The Family Center

Our Mission for almost 30 years at The Family Center has been to provide the community with economic assistance as well as guide and direct opportunities that foster healthy lives and home environments.

​Our work encompasses food, clothing, and shelter for our most vulnerable citizens, as well as strategic long-term life planning to help our families thrive and grow

Our Programs

Food Assistance and Homeless Care

We offer a variety of food options for our homeless Monday-Thursday

• breakfast, lunch, snacks and water
• self-service coffee bar
• food bags once a week including items that are easy to open and shelf stable

Financial Assistance

• Rent or Utility Assistance: Maury County residents who need help paying their rent and utilities can receive assistance one time a year.  There is no income limit, but you must have “a need”.  To receive assistance, call 931.388.3840 and make an appointment with Lisa.  You will need to bring ID, SS card, proof of income and benefits received and the utility bill or lease agreement.
• Eyeglass Assistance: Maury County residents who need help paying for eyeglasses can receive assistance one time a year.  We help 15 people a quarter.  To be on the list, you must be one of the first 15 callers on the first Friday of March, June, September, and December.  You will need to bring ID, SS card, proof of income for your interview.
• Medication Assistance: Maury County residents who need help paying for medication can receive assistance one time a year.  We will pay up to $250.00 on medication (No narcotics or pain medicine). It does not matter if you have insurance or do not.  To receive assistance, call Lisa at 931.388.3840 to make an appointment.  You must be willing to transfer your prescription to the pharmacy we use. 

Homeless Assistance

• Permanent Housing: We have several grants that allow us to help homeless individuals and families find permanent housing.  We do not do hotel rooms!  Assistance will depend on the grants and each person’s situation. 
• Tents, Blankets, Sleeping Bags: We keep a stockpile of items our homeless need to stay warm in the winter. You must be working with a homeless coordinator to receive these items.
• Showers: We have a shower available for anyone to use that are homeless or without water.  We provide towels and shampoo/soap if needed.
• Laundry: Homeless individuals have the ability to wash clothing at our facility.  It is limited, please call before you come.

Education

We offer various education opportunities such as Budgeting Class, Anger Management, Parenting, and programs for our homeless.

OurChance

Our ChanceTN works towards increasing low-income families’ ability to exhibit self-sufficiency and upward economic mobility through community-driven wrap-around supports, family-centered coaching, equitable access to employment and education pathways, financial counseling, and benefit that mitigates the impact of the benefits cliff and increase caregivers’ incentive to earn more.

Other Services

• Back Packs: We provide Maury County students with a backpack and various school supplies.  You must be a Maury County resident, have children in Maury County K-12 and have ID.
• Santa’s Workshop: Starting November 16th, 2026, we will take applications for Santa’s Workshop to give Maury County children toys for Christmas.  Parents must complete an application, provide ID and Social Security cards for all the children.