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Our Mission

At Lively Hearts, we believe every person deserves a second chance. Our mission is to uplift, empower, and support individuals and families—including men, women, youth, and seniors—who are experiencing homelessness, re-entry after incarceration, or other hardships.

Through faith-centered programs, job training, transitional housing, youth mentorship, senior support, and community outreach, we strive to restore hope and help rebuild lives one heart at a time.

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See How Lively Hearts Makes a Difference...

  • We are committed to serving families with food support to fight hunger in our community.
  • We are preparing to provide coats, clothing, and essentials for children in need.
  • We plan to host prayer circles that uplift, encourage, and strengthen our community.
  • We are launching hygiene programs to bring dignity and care to those who need it most.
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Upcoming Events at Lively Hearts

Join us for these community gatherings that bring hope, faith, and connection to those we serve.

Thanksgiving Blessing Boxes — November 10
We are preparing boxes of nourishing holiday essentials to share with families in need this Thanksgiving.

Christmas Coat Giveaway — December 15
This winter, Lively Hearts will provide warm coats for children and families in need. Donations are being collected now and will be distributed at our holiday community event.

Spring Prayer Circle — March 12
A day of prayer, encouragement, and faith as we bring the community together for strength and renewal.

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Why Our Work Matters

  • At-Risk Youth in Tennessee

    1,001 children and 629 young adults (ages 18–24) experienced homelessness in Tennessee in 2023. (Source: mpa.utah.edu, funraise.org, cafth.org)


    Our programs aim to provide safe spaces, mentoring, and essentials to prevent youth homelessness.

  • Barriers After Incarceration

    Formerly incarcerated people are nearly 10× more likely to become homeless, with women especially vulnerable. (prisonpolicy.org)


    Through transitional housing and job support, we help reduce this risk and restore stability.

  • Protecting Our Elders

    Millions of seniors are aging alone without access to safe housing, proper nutrition, or support systems. Over 7.5 million older adults live in poverty.

    (Sources: AARP, Census.gov, National Council on Aging)


    We work to ensure seniors receive the dignity, housing, and care they deserve.
Help Us Restore Hope

Core Programs

  • Family Matters


    We support families facing hardship with parenting guidance, advocacy, and essential resources to help build strong, stable homes.

  • Youth Empowerment


    Through mentorship, skill-building, and outreach, we guide at-risk youth toward brighter futures filled with purpose and hope.

  • Workforce Readiness


    We prepare individuals re-entering society with job readiness, mentorship, and life skills training that restore confidence and independence.

  • Future Vision


    We are working toward expanding into housing partnerships to help individuals and families in crisis find safe shelter.

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