Volunteer State Lights who are lighting our way — join us every WE CARE DAY, monthly on the 25th. One day and one act of kindness shared among all of us — of all faiths and no faith. Do it because kindness feels good — and service to others increases your gratitude to God. It is a good thing.
These organizations are quietly doing the work of Matthew 25:40 in Tennessee — feeding the hungry, sheltering the stranger, lifting the fallen — and the important work of assisting those oppressed by life. It is a beautiful thing, responding to those in need as we are all commanded. They serve their neighbors. These are not just examples to follow — they would welcome your time and support of their mission.
Tennessee — Lights shining across the Volunteer State
40 people. 1,000 fed every Friday. 75,000 pounds of food given away. A tiny church doing the math that shames the megachurches. Pure Matthew 25:40.
2025 CNN Hero nominee Tim Woodward. Large-scale emergency rescue operations across the country. Disaster response. They go where the crisis is.
Ramadan community iftars, zakat distributions, social services open to neighbors of all backgrounds. Music City's quiet humanitarian engine.
The Calvin puppy story. A foster-based shelter in the Smoky Mountains where volunteers take animals home. That's the model.
Rescues cows and large animals. A sanctuary filling a gap nobody else covers. When nobody else shows up for them, these people do.
Founded 1853. One of the oldest social service agencies in Nashville. 26 programs under one roof. Their words: 'Together, we are healing the world.' Tikkun olam, 170 years running.
150 Richview Rd. Confirmed Compassionate Ministries Tuesday and Thursday 9am–1pm. Serving the Fort Campbell military community. They show up twice a week, every week.
130 Akersville Rd. Convoy of Hope food and supply boxes plus shoe distribution to elementary students in two counties. Small town. Big reach.
Multi-faith coalition bringing Muslim, Jewish, Black church and progressive Christian voices together around Matthew 25:40 work. The city's conscience.
The 25th of every month is WE CARE DAY.
One day and one act of kindness shared among all of us — of all faiths and no faith. Do it because kindness feels good — and service to others increases your gratitude to God. It is a good thing.
Share your WE CARE DAY story — the one that made you feel good about doing it. Every little kindness helps. A compliment goes a long way. Jesus says don't tell anyone of your kindness, but we need your example so you only get to use your last name initial so you don't have to compromise your faith. Tell us — what made you feel good helping someone? Your story lights the way for others.
Know a business or organization in Tennessee that shares our values — serving neighbors, lifting the vulnerable, doing the important work of assisting those oppressed by life — Matthew 25:40? Tell us about them and we'll shine a light on their work so that you may patronize these entities who share your values.