The Middle Tennessee Chapter of ASSP has been a proud donor to Room In The Inn for several decades. Our leadership wanted to do more than just donate money, so in April several members and leaders had the opportunity to take a tour to learn more about the compassionate services and education offered to Nashville’s less fortunate community and the honor of serving lunch for around 200. We only provided a small portion of our day to this great cause, and we as the leadership of ASSP would like to encourage others to volunteer or reach out the Room In The Inn for other opportunities to serve.
Thank you to the members who took time out of their busy schedules to serve the Room In The Inn.
Here is a brief history and the mission of Room In The Inn provided by their website at www.roomintheinn.org.
History
Room In The Inn began in the winter of 1985, when our Founding Director, Father Charles Strobel, opened the doors of his parish to individuals seeking sanctuary in the church parking lot. This simple act of kindness marked the beginning of Room In The Inn. In December 1986, four congregations committed to sheltering people experiencing homeless through March 1987. By the end of that winter, 31 congregations had joined. Now, we have nearly 200 congregations from a wide variety of traditions and over 7,000 volunteers who shelter almost 1,500 men and women from November 1 through March 31 each season.
Mission
To provide programs that emphasize human development and recovery through education, self-help and work, centered in community and long term support for those who call the streets of Nashville home.