Donating

Your support is what helps change lives. The Journey Home relies on our generous donors. Learn how your donation is an investment.

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Invest in Brighter Futures
When you give to The Journey Home, you transform lives directly. Every contribution allows us to engage, support, and heal individuals and families experiencing homelessness and housing instability in our community.

Whether you contribute financially, through planned gifts, or with essential items, your investment helps us build a stronger, more compassionate community together.

Ways to Give

1. One-Time & Recurring Financial Gifts
   Direct financial contributions provide immediate relief and long-term support for our programs.
   • Online Giving: Make a secure one-time donation or set up a monthly recurring gift to support our day-to-day operations.
   • Mail a Check: Send checks payable to The Journey Home to:
     The Journey Home
     PO Box 331025
     Murfreesboro, TN 37133

2. Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)
   Giving through a Donor-Advised Fund allows you to maximize your tax advantages while supporting our mission. If you manage a DAF through organizations such as Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or Vanguard Charitable, you can grant funds directly to The Journey Home.
   • How to Give: Recommend a grant directly to The Journey Home (EIN/Tax ID available upon request).
   • Benefits: Enjoy immediate tax deductions on your contribution to your DAF, and distribute funds to us on your schedule.

3. Leave a Lasting Legacy Through the Fostering the Future Society
   You can ensure that future generations in Rutherford County always have a safe place to call home by including The Journey Home in your long-term estate plans.
   • Simple to Create: Include a bequest in your will or living trust, or simply designate The Journey Home as a beneficiary of your retirement account (IRA/401k), life insurance policy, or bank account.
   • Fostering the Future Society: When you notify us of your intent to include The Journey Home in your estate plans, you become a member of the Fostering the Future Society—a group of visionary supporters creating a permanent foundation of hope, doors, and keys for years to come.
   • Flexibility & Control: Gifts by will or beneficiary designation cost nothing today and can be adjusted at any time if your circumstances change.

Note: We recommend consulting your financial advisor or estate attorney to determine if a Charitable Remainder Trust or DAF fits your long-term charitable goals.

4. In-Kind Donations
   We accept clean, gently used, seasonal items to meet our clients’ immediate daily needs.
   • Accepted Items: Clean, seasonal, casual clothing for men and women, along with non-perishable food and personal hygiene products.
   • Drop-Off Hours: In-kind donations are accepted during normal office hours:
     Monday – Friday | 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
   • Location: 1207 Old Salem Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

5. Corporate Sponsorships & Capital Campaign Support
   Partner with us to create sustainable solutions to end homelessness in Rutherford County. We welcome corporate partners and event sponsors.

Questions About Giving?
If you would like to set up a Donor-Advised Fund, leave a lasting legacy through Fostering the Future Society, explore corporate giving options, or if you have other questions, please contact Lis Couser:

Email: LCouser@LoveGodServePeople.org
Phone: 629.207.3253