The Ross Foundation
Community volunteers working together

Our Programs

Real Help for Real People

Every program we run is built around one truth — that people in our community deserve dignity, warmth, and a real chance to thrive.

Coat Drives
500 +Coats Donated

No one should face the cold without warmth.

Coat Drives

Each winter, The Ross Foundation organizes coat drives across Tennessee to collect and distribute warm coats to families and individuals in need. From collection bins at local businesses to large-scale distribution events, we make sure that when temperatures drop, our neighbors are covered.

  • Annual winter coat collection and distribution
  • Drop-off locations across Tennessee communities
  • Coats for all ages — children, adults, and seniors
  • Same-day distribution events for immediate need
  • Partnerships with local schools and churches
Community Health
800+Health Screenings

Access to care is a right, not a privilege.

Community Health

Our health initiatives connect underserved residents with free screenings, wellness resources, and referrals to affordable care. We partner with local clinics and health professionals to bring services directly into the communities that need them most — no insurance required, no barriers.

  • Free blood pressure and diabetes screenings
  • Mental health awareness and referral resources
  • Wellness workshops and nutrition education
  • Mobile health outreach events
  • Connections to low-cost and free local clinics
Education & Resources
300+Students Supported

Knowledge is the foundation of lasting change.

Education & Resources

From after-school tutoring to job readiness workshops, our education programs equip community members of all ages with the skills and resources they need to build independent, fulfilling futures. We believe education is the most powerful tool for breaking cycles of poverty.

  • After-school tutoring for K–12 students
  • Adult literacy and GED preparation
  • Job readiness and resume workshops
  • Scholarship and college prep guidance
  • Computer literacy and digital skills training
Social Services
1,200+Families Served

Meeting people where they are.

Social Services

Life doesn't always go as planned. Our social services programs provide emergency assistance, food support, and connections to housing and utility resources for families facing hardship. We walk alongside our neighbors — not just in crisis, but in the journey toward stability.

  • Emergency food and household supply assistance
  • Utility and housing resource referrals
  • Back-to-school supply drives
  • Holiday meal and gift programs
  • Case navigation and community resource guides

Want to Support Our Programs?

Your time, donations, and voice make every one of these programs possible. Join us.

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