Building Lives Foundation

Address

2000 Mallory Lane
Suite 130 - 166
Franklin, TN 37067

(615) 678-4967

www.wearebuildinglives.org/

AKA:

We are Building Lives - Franklin

Description:

Agency serves veterans that are in need of transitional housing services, food, rent assistance, mortgage assistance and utility assistance. Serves male or female veterans in need in Bedford, Cheatham, Coffee, Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Intake Process:

Interested veterans may complete an application form and email it to jeff@wearebuildinglives.org or print it and mail it to the agency's address.

Program Fees:

No Fee, except for later in the housing programs

Eligibility:

Male or female veterans in need in Bedford, Cheatham, Coffee, Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties.

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

August 13, 2024

Wishlist:

Donations of welcome home kits, real estate, and vehicles of any kind are welcome. A list of all items needed for a welcome home kit is on the website.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers are needed to serve as mentors and assist with events. Call or visit the website for more information.

Address Listings

Mailing (Primary)

2000 Mallory Lane
Suite 130 - 166
Franklin, TN 37067

Contacts

Jeff Upton

Primary Contact

Executive Director

Phone Numbers

Main

(615) 678-4967

Fax

(615) 523-3404

Legal Status:

Nonprofit (Incorporated)

Description

Provides emergency food assistance for veterans in Middle TN.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Required Documents

-State Issued ID -Social Security Card -Proof of Residence -Proof of Need

Eligibility

Male or female veterans in need in the service area.

Fees

No Fee

Intake Procedure

Call for more information and on how to apply

Service Area

Bedford, Cheatham, Coffee, Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Tennessee
    • Bedford County
      • Cheatham County
        • Coffee County
          • Davidson County
            • Dickson County
              • Maury County
                • Montgomery County
                  • Robertson County
                    • Rutherford County
                      • Sumner County
                        • Williamson County
                          • Wilson County
                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-1800.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                          Description

                          Participating veterans will be paired with a mentor to provide life skills training, budgeting assistance, serve as a sounding board/listen, and help them to develop a broader community of support.

                          Hours

                          Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

                          Required Documents

                          State ID, Social Security card, DD-214

                          Eligibility

                          Veterans in need in Middle Tennessee

                          Fees

                          No Fee

                          Intake Procedure

                          Complete the online application and either email it or print it and mail it to Building Lives.

                          Service Area

                          Middle TN

                          Geography Served

                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                          • Tennessee
                            • Bedford County
                              • Cheatham County
                                • Coffee County
                                  • Davidson County
                                    • Dickson County
                                      • Maury County
                                        • Montgomery County
                                          • Robertson County
                                            • Rutherford County
                                              • Sumner County
                                                • Williamson County
                                                  • Wilson County

                                                  Telephone Numbers

                                                  Number:
                                                  615-678-4967
                                                  Name:
                                                  Main
                                                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-1400.5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                  Description

                                                  Provides emergency mortgage assistance to veterans in Davidson County.

                                                  Hours

                                                  Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

                                                  Required Documents

                                                  Documents needed: State Issued I.D., Social Security Card, Proof of Residence, and Proof of Need.

                                                  Eligibility

                                                  Must be a veteran and displaying need for emergency assistance.

                                                  Fees

                                                  No fee

                                                  Intake Procedure

                                                  Call for more information on how to apply for mortgage assistance.

                                                  Service Area

                                                  Bedford, Cheatham, Coffee, Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson counties.

                                                  Geography Served

                                                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                  • Tennessee
                                                    • Bedford County
                                                      • Cheatham County
                                                        • Coffee County
                                                          • Davidson County
                                                            • Dickson County
                                                              • Maury County
                                                                • Montgomery County
                                                                  • Robertson County
                                                                    • Rutherford County
                                                                      • Sumner County
                                                                        • Williamson County
                                                                          • Wilson County

                                                                          Telephone Numbers

                                                                          Number:
                                                                          615-678-4967
                                                                          Name:
                                                                          Main
                                                                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3800.5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                          Description

                                                                          Provides emergency rental assistance to veterans in Davidson County.

                                                                          Hours

                                                                          Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

                                                                          Required Documents

                                                                          Must bring the following documents: State Issued ID, Social Security Card, Proof of Residence and Proof of Need.

                                                                          Eligibility

                                                                          Must be a veteran and displaying need for emergency assistance.

                                                                          Fees

                                                                          No fee

                                                                          Intake Procedure

                                                                          Call for more information on how to apply for rental assistance.

                                                                          Service Area

                                                                          Bedford, Cheatham, Coffee, Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson counties.

                                                                          Geography Served

                                                                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                          • Tennessee
                                                                            • Bedford County
                                                                              • Cheatham County
                                                                                • Coffee County
                                                                                  • Davidson County
                                                                                    • Dickson County
                                                                                      • Maury County
                                                                                        • Montgomery County
                                                                                          • Robertson County
                                                                                            • Rutherford County
                                                                                              • Sumner County
                                                                                                • Williamson County
                                                                                                  • Wilson County

                                                                                                  Telephone Numbers

                                                                                                  Number:
                                                                                                  615-678-4967
                                                                                                  Name:
                                                                                                  Main
                                                                                                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3800.7000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                  Description

                                                                                                  Participating veterans will receive assistance finding employment and developing skills needed to maintain a job.

                                                                                                  Hours

                                                                                                  Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

                                                                                                  Required Documents

                                                                                                  State ID, DD-214, Social Security card

                                                                                                  Eligibility

                                                                                                  Veterans with financial need in Middle Tennessee

                                                                                                  Fees

                                                                                                  No Fee

                                                                                                  Intake Procedure

                                                                                                  Complete the online application and email it or print and mail it to Building Lives.

                                                                                                  Service Area

                                                                                                  Middle TN

                                                                                                  Geography Served

                                                                                                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                  • Tennessee
                                                                                                    • Bedford County
                                                                                                      • Cheatham County
                                                                                                        • Coffee County
                                                                                                          • Davidson County
                                                                                                            • Dickson County
                                                                                                              • Maury County
                                                                                                                • Montgomery County
                                                                                                                  • Robertson County
                                                                                                                    • Rutherford County
                                                                                                                      • Sumner County
                                                                                                                        • Williamson County
                                                                                                                          • Wilson County

                                                                                                                          Telephone Numbers

                                                                                                                          Number:
                                                                                                                          615-678-4967
                                                                                                                          Name:
                                                                                                                          Main
                                                                                                                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (ND-6500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                                          Description

                                                                                                                          Housing is obtained at a cost that matches income or anticipated income through a group of housing partners. BLF will pay up to the first two months rent, utilities and deposits depending on the assessed need of the individual. The individual will typically have a job within the first 30 days in the program which allows them to pay their own rent thereafter. Each participant is provided an apartment package free of charge that includes towels, bedding, cleaning supplies, dishes, pots/pans, silverware, coffee pot, pillows, etc. Complete furniture for the apartment is also furnished as furniture is available.

                                                                                                                          Hours

                                                                                                                          Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

                                                                                                                          Required Documents

                                                                                                                          Documents needed: State Issued ID, Social Security Card, Proof of Residence/Kicked out of residence, and DDF or discharge papers from the V.A.

                                                                                                                          Eligibility

                                                                                                                          Must be a veteran displaying a need for immediate housing.

                                                                                                                          Fees

                                                                                                                          BLF will pay up to the first two months rent, utilities and deposits depending on the assessed need of the individual. The individual will typically have a job within the first 30 days in the program which allows them to pay their own rent thereafter.

                                                                                                                          Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                          Complete the application on the website and email it or print it and mail it to Building Lives Foundation. Call for additional information.

                                                                                                                          Service Area

                                                                                                                          Bedford, Cheatham, Coffee, Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson counties.

                                                                                                                          Geography Served

                                                                                                                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                          • Tennessee
                                                                                                                            • Bedford County
                                                                                                                              • Cheatham County
                                                                                                                                • Coffee County
                                                                                                                                  • Davidson County
                                                                                                                                    • Dickson County
                                                                                                                                      • Maury County
                                                                                                                                        • Montgomery County
                                                                                                                                          • Robertson County
                                                                                                                                            • Rutherford County
                                                                                                                                              • Sumner County
                                                                                                                                                • Williamson County
                                                                                                                                                  • Wilson County

                                                                                                                                                  Telephone Numbers

                                                                                                                                                  Number:
                                                                                                                                                  615-678-4967
                                                                                                                                                  Name:
                                                                                                                                                  Main
                                                                                                                                                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-8600) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                                                                  Description

                                                                                                                                                  Provides emergency utility assistance to veterans in Davidson County.

                                                                                                                                                  Hours

                                                                                                                                                  Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

                                                                                                                                                  Required Documents

                                                                                                                                                  See application form for details

                                                                                                                                                  Eligibility

                                                                                                                                                  Must be a veteran and displaying need for emergency assistance.

                                                                                                                                                  Fees

                                                                                                                                                  No Fee

                                                                                                                                                  Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                                  Call for more information on how to apply for utility assistance or apply through website.

                                                                                                                                                  Service Area

                                                                                                                                                  Bedford, Cheatham, Coffee, Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson counties.

                                                                                                                                                  Geography Served

                                                                                                                                                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                                                  • Tennessee
                                                                                                                                                    • Bedford County
                                                                                                                                                      • Cheatham County
                                                                                                                                                        • Coffee County
                                                                                                                                                          • Davidson County
                                                                                                                                                            • Dickson County
                                                                                                                                                              • Maury County
                                                                                                                                                                • Montgomery County
                                                                                                                                                                  • Robertson County
                                                                                                                                                                    • Rutherford County
                                                                                                                                                                      • Sumner County
                                                                                                                                                                        • Williamson County
                                                                                                                                                                          • Wilson County

                                                                                                                                                                          Telephone Numbers

                                                                                                                                                                          Number:
                                                                                                                                                                          615-678-4967
                                                                                                                                                                          Name:
                                                                                                                                                                          Main
                                                                                                                                                                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BV-8900.9300) and related services within the Service Tree.

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