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FY 2025-2026

One county. One safety net. Thousands of neighbors.

Every number represents a Rutherford County household that reached out during a difficult moment—and a community that chose to respond.

$454,894Direct assistance delivered
2,774Assistance transactions
1,562Cases served
3,038People reached across client households

The path to stability

Immediate help, delivered where it can resolve the crisis.

CHORC pays approved landlords, utility providers, and pharmacies directly, pairing financial assistance with careful review, resource navigation, and follow-up.

Rent$174,792

217 households

Utilities$150,286

923 accounts

Prescriptions$129,702

913 pharmacy visits

Case management509

documented contacts

Community reach

The need extends beyond a single bill.

1,507households reached
223new cases opened
796cases involving someone age 55+
1,427cases involving risk of homelessness

Impact beyond the numbers

Four needs. One mission.

These anonymized stories show how timely assistance, trusted partnerships, and one-on-one support can help a household move from crisis toward stability.

Housing & employment

A family of five finds a path forward

A job disruption left a family of five behind on both rent and electricity, facing eviction and disconnection at the same time. CHORC provided rental and utility assistance, then stayed connected while the client completed job training. The result was new employment, current bills, and renewed financial stability.

Details have been limited or combined to protect client privacy.
Housing stability

From an eviction threat to a fresh start

A high-risk, multigenerational household was facing eviction. CHORC worked directly with the landlord and provided rental assistance to prevent homelessness, giving the household time to move into a more affordable and stable home.

Details have been limited or combined to protect client privacy.
Recovery & employment

One household, many community partners

Unpredictable work left a recovery-housing resident behind on rent. CHORC combined assistance and case management with referrals to partner agencies. Working together, the network helped the client reach steady employment, stable housing, and stronger family connections.

Details have been limited or combined to protect client privacy.
Medication access

Protecting health on a fixed income

A fixed-income older adult could not afford medication for chronic health conditions. CHORC coordinated prescription assistance so treatment could continue without interruption.

Details have been limited or combined to protect client privacy.

What makes the numbers possible

Direct assistance is only part of the work.

Restricted grants and designated funds often pay the rent, utility, or prescription expense shown in these results. But every successful payment also requires trained staff, eligibility review, documentation, vendor coordination, financial oversight, case management, technology, compliance, and follow-up.

Monthly donors and annual business partners provide the reliable operating support behind this impact. Their unrestricted gifts help CHORC maintain the capacity to deliver assistance with accuracy, dignity, and care.

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