Pilot Partners
Using a rigorous and thorough process, we have vetted and chosen seven of the most respected, valued, and impactful partners in each region. These partners will provide resources, support, mentorship, and wrap-around services for those in need. We know that when we work together, we can build a faster and more enriched pathway to prosperity for all Tennesseans.
AFIRM | West TN
Families Matter, Inc Presents A Father’s Involvement Really Matters (AFIRM). AFIRM invests in Memphis’ fathers by building capacity to reduce dependency. It establishes a pathway to the goal of equipping fathers to provide emotionally and financially for their children.
University of Memphis | West TN
Leveraging our collective assets and knowledge to move West Tennessee’s most vulnerable households to a life of thriving. Our holistic ecosystem serves all 21 West Tennessee counties and consists of innovative education, training, workforce development, and community support networks to alleviate barriers.
Family & Children’s Service | Middle TN
Connecting individuals and families to hope, healing, and one another. Family & Children’s Service offers many programs, creating a safety net and ensuring all children and families can be safe and healthy. Helping to provide children and families support and wrap-around services for their path to upward mobility.
Empower Upper Cumberland | Middle TN
Assisting low-income and vulnerable populations in the Upper Cumberland, striving to improve the quality of life throughout the entire region. Providing a diverse array of programs to offer individuals, families, and businesses with the resources they need to improve their quality of life.
STRONG Families Northeast Tennessee | East TN
Alongside many trusted partners across the region, STRONG provides family health services and mental health services for enrolled families throughout the 10 northeast Tennessee counties, including facilitating a safe space for families in the community to connect, strengthen relationships and enable collaborative problem-solving to increase social capital and economic mobility.
United Way of Greater Knoxville | East TN
Driving change in the community by uniting people, businesses, and organizations, and creating a more equitable Knoxville, which includes stable housing, financial security, quality early care and education, food access, and more. Bringing people together to create lasting change in our Knoxville-Knox County community and across the state.
Our Chance TN Supported by the Martha O’Bryan Center | TDHS selected, serving Middle TN
Supporting families in moving beyond the Benefits Cliff and providing opportunities for families and individuals to achieve their dreams through an innovative approach to transform Tennessee's safety net and ultimately improve low-income families' economic mobility, expand their connections, and improve their wellbeing.