Christ Church Memphis

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Room in the Inn—Memphis

Mission: To shelter those experiencing homelessness in a safe environment of hospitality.

Vision: Holy Hospitality.


Program Highlights

  • Congregational Shelter: Faith communities provide shelter, meals, and hospitality for small groups of individuals during the coldest and hottest months of the year.

  • Family Inn: A 24/7 facility offering emergency shelter and wrap-around services to families experiencing homelessness, helping them transition into stable housing.

  • Recuperative Care Center: Provides shelter and case management to medically fragile individuals referred by healthcare providers, helping them recover and find pathways to stable housing.

  • Wrap-Around Services: Includes job training, childcare solutions, healthcare connections, and housing stabilization support.

Community Impact

  • Sheltered individuals for 18,033 nights and served approximately 25,000 meals last year.

  • Assisted 47 households in securing permanent housing and helped 12 individuals gain employment.

  • Launched a Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program, providing affordable housing and ongoing support for up to 36 months.

  • Expanded facilities with an additional 9,000 square feet to enhance services for children and families.

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Ministry Champion

Julie Vukadinovich