Building Lives Foundation Inc

HELPING Veterans in Middle TN 

Our Mission

We Are Building Lives is committed to assisting our veterans to rebuild their lives in thanks for preserving our right to live in freedom in the United States of America. We do this through various veterans assistance programs, volunteer help and donations from people like you.

OUR PROGRAMS

PROJECT ADVANCE

Project Advance serves both single Veterans and Veterans with families through a community-based program that helps them attain employment and permanent housing. In just 12 months, Project Advance will provide crisis intervention and support to 50 new clients and second -year mentoring/follow-up support for 48 clients. For an average cost of less than $2,500 per client, 95% will remain in permanent housing, and 95% will be employed or receive disability income.

THE ACADEMY

The Academy is a structured, facility-based program for male Veterans battling addiction and mental health issues. The mission of The Academy is to provide veterans the opportunities and resources necessary to transition from chronic homelessness to sustained independent living through Counseling & Support, Continuing Education, Health & Fitness, and other essentials.