Patch's South Nashville Holiday Donation Guide

ANTIOCH-SOUTH NASHVILLE, TN - South Nashville charities rely on support from the community, especially around the holiday season. Give back to the community by volunteering your time, donating money or donating a gently used items.

Dress for Success Nashville is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women by providing them with professional attire, a supportive community and personal development tools. If you'd like to support Dress for Success this holiday season, you can donate money or you can contribute your gently used clothes. Dress for Success is currently accepting:

• Interview appropriate suits
• Interview appropriate blouses
• Professional separates including blouses, slacks, skirts
• Dresses, blazers and jackets
• Work appropriate shoes
• Jewelry and scarves
• Handbags (briefcases, portfolios or work appropriate handbag)

Address: 2616 Gallatin Pike Nashville TN 37216

ThriftSmart is a great way to give back to those in need this holiday season, regardless of how busy you might be. Simply complete this donation drop-off form and you will be contacted by someone from ThriftSmart. ThriftSmart is currently accepting:

• Gently used men's and women's clothing
• Winter Coats
• Wool socks
• Work boots
• Gloves
• Blankets
• Household items (detergent, flatware, light bulbs)

Address: 4705 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205

Safe Haven has been serving the homeless community in Middle Tennessee for over 30 years. They are the only shelter-to-housing organization that offers proactive programs and comprehensive services designed to keep families off the street with more long-term goals in mind. Interested in supporting Safe Haven this holiday season? You can volunteer your time at a children's program or other signature Safe Haven events, you can become a guardian angel and support a specific family with a monetary contribution that you feel comfortable with, or you can give a housewarming gift to a Safe Haven family. Safe Haven is currently accepting:

• Desk lamp
• Shower curtains
• Twin, full and queen-size bed comforters
• Bathroom essentials

Address: 1234 3rd Avenue South Nashville, TN 37210

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