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"Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege." - John D. Rockefeller Jr. |
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"The love we give away is the only love we keep." - Elbert Hubbard |
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"No one has ever become poor by giving." - Anne Frank |
Welcome to Big Brothers of Nashville
Big Brothers of Nashville helps families meet their most basic needs in times of financial crisis.
How Does Big Brothers Help?
For nearly 100 years, Big Brothers of Nashville has been the agency that Nashville families turn to for help during an emergency.
When families, elderly or disabled individuals are experiencing short term difficulties with paying their rent or utility bills,or they need food, Big Brothers will review their situation and provide help. We offer financial assistance on a non-recurring basis and connect with other agencies and service providers to help improve a dire situation.
Following a century-long tradition, Big Brothers of Nashville provides food boxes to needy families, seniors, and disabled members of our community during the holiday season. Big Brothers serves more than 3,000 families each year through our Project Help, Holiday Food Box, and Emergency Assistance programs.
31st Annual Rudolph's Red Nose Run
Many thanks to everyone who made this year's run such a success.
Runner times are now posted at the Nashville Striders website.
Special thanks to all of our sponsors and to
Our Celebrity Costume Judges Eric Alvarez, Heather Jensen, and Kasey Lansdale

Meigs Middle School
Road Runner Homeschool Running Club
East Cheatham Elementary School
Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School
The Nashville Fire Department
The United States Air Force
Hands on Nashville Volunteers
Sean Smith Photography
Nashville Sherriff's Department
Regions Bank
Goodbye June, Humming House, and Ryan Larkins
Benchmark Pub
How Can I Help?
Give
You may also donate to Big Brothers of Nashville through Giving Matters.
Donate to Project Help through the NES website.
If you have any questions about donating, please contact info@bigbrothersofnashville.org.
You can find more ways to donate on our Support Us page!
Volunteer
Complete our questionnaire and we'll notify you of opportunities to lend a hand.
Volunteer Ideas
- Assist with office needs
- Help put together mailings
- Join our Holiday Food Box delivery team
- Volunteer at Rudolph's Red Nose Run
- Be part of an event committee



