Opportunities – Glass House Collective

It Takes A Collective: COVID-19 Helpful Community Links

glasshousec — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:52:19 +0000

During these uncertain times, it is helpful to remember that we are all in this together. There is also a great deal of support and resources available to help us through. We will keep this list updated as new information comes in.

Public Health Information Updates From Government Officials
Center for Disease Control COVID-19 information page

Tennessee Health Department

Hamilton County Department of Health: Coronavirus Hotline: 423-209-8383 (open M–F 8 am–6 pm)

City Of Chattanooga Coronavirus Updates

City of Chattanooga COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

Erlanger Hospital – Healthy Stay At Home information

Help For Families and Students

Hamilton County Schools Student Meal Deliveries – updates and call for volunteers

Hamilton County Schools Resources for Families

Wifi & Device Assistance for Students and Families during School Closures

United Way Of Chattanooga – Ways to give and receive help

United Way Of Chattanooga Facebook Page – frequently updated

Metropolitan Ministries – financial hardship assistance for utilities and rent and food

THRIVE Regional Partnership – Internet access map

THRIVE Regional Partnership – Family food resources

Temporary Halt On Evictions

IRS Tax Extension info

Media Sources
Times Free Press COVID-19 Landing Page (access is free!)
Chattanooga COVID-19 Community Assistance Facebook Page – frequent updates and links to resources.
List of Closures
NoogaToday

Help For Working Artists
Chattanooga Is – help for artists and ways artists can help
Arts Build – Financial help for artists during the public health crisis.

Information for Business Owners

Chattanooga Chamber Of Commerce – Community Updates and Public Health Resources for business

Ways You Can Help

Chattanooga Seniors Virtual Phone Bank – volunteers needed for virtual outreach

United Way Of Chattanooga – Ways to give and receive help

Hamilton County Schools Student Meal Deliveries – call for volunteers

Outdoor Recreation Options

National Park Service updates – If you can, get outside! Sherman Reservation + other areas of your national park are open with some amenities unavailable. Group outings are not recommended at this time. If you can’t get to the park, take a virtual tour from your home! Take The Virtual Tour!

Outdoor Chattanooga: Self-guided tours, ideas, and resources

More Park Options

Virtual Experiences and Outdoor Activities – via #ConnectChatt

Free Snack Packs and More at Archway

glasshousec — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:41:31 +0000

In response to the current public health situation our neighborhood partners at Archway have stepped up along with other community volunteers and donors to fill a great need in our neighborhood right now as best they can.

If you or someone you know is hungry and without food you can stop by Archway any day this week between the hours of 11 am-2 pm to pick up a free sack lunch while supplies last. There will also be free individually wrapped snacks and fresh fruit. Come by and see what else is available as some unexpected donations come in from day to day that will also be made available to those in need right now.

From our Board Member and Archway director, Carlos Hampton, “I am so proud to be a part of a network of organizations and community leaders that are able to band together in an effort to see and be a part of the big picture. This is larger than us, but we can definitely get more done together. This is Chattanooga.”

This is first come and first served and while supplies last. We will keep this info updated as the circumstances change. For now please take advantage of this generous open door this week (3/23-3/27).

Archway is located at 2523 Glass Street next to our pocket park and across the street from the free wifi hot spot.

Please use this list of helpful links for other community resources available this time.

Hamilton County School Delivering Student Meals

glasshousec — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:19:36 +0000

Beginning Monday, March 23, Hamilton County Department of Education will be repurposing their fleet of school buses and using these precious resources to deliver meals to students in Hamilton County during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Our neighborhood school at Hardy Elementary is one of the local sites where the buses are loading the food. Hamilton County Schools is committed to supporting our students during this temporary school closure. They have activated buses to deliver meals across the county in addition to their school-based meal sites.

Buses will run on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Bus riders are limited to 2-3 volunteers on each bus to assist the driver with handing out meals at each drop off location.

Can you help? HCDE is calling for volunteers to help with this effort if it is safe for you and you are able. Volunteers MUST register in advance. HCDE asked that volunteer please not show up to one of the distribution hubs without registering first. The number of people on each bus is limited so that safe distancing practices can be maintained. Individuals interested in volunteering at this time please sign up at this link.

Please use this list of helpful links for other community resources available at this time.

New Hours and Service Changes from Hope For The Inner City

glasshousec — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:17:47 +0000

Hope For The Inner City has released COVID-19 operations updates for their facility on Roanoke Avenue.

The facility will be closed to the general public until further notice but their Mercy Assistance program will continue. They ask that anyone in need of this program right now to please call ahead before arriving during the new designated hours. 423-698-3178. Remember to bring your photo ID, Social Security card, proof of residence, and proof of all adult incomes in your household.

The Dental Clinic has been closed temporarily as well and has a tentative reopening date of April 3.

Donation and reception hours have shifted to 9 am-11 am only. The facility itself will only be open from 8 am until 12noon.

We will keep you updated as things are adjusted in the coming weeks.

Please use this list of helpful links for other community resources available at this time.

Metropolitan Ministries is Here To Help

glasshousec — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 19:57:34 +0000

Winter months can be an especially rough time to have a financial emergency. For families and individuals in need of emergency financial or food assistance, there are local resources worth checking into.

Metropolitan Ministries (MetMin) have been working in Chattanooga for nearly 40 years. They provide emergency assistance on a first-come – first-served basis. The MetMin doors are open on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays to discuss requests for help. There are great needs all over our city so the first 35 individual requests that come to their doorstep each day are heard. Wednesdays are reserved for individuals age 62 and older.

Understanding that each person’s situation is unique, Ministry staff and volunteers recommend emergency financial assistance on a case-by-case basis.

Rent Help: available only from the 1st-15th of each month.
Electric Help: available only from the 15th-end of each month.
Food & Other Utility Help: available all month on Mon, Tues & Wed.

If you need help now please call 423-624-9650.

For complete information about services, location, and hours please visit their website.

Metropolitan Ministries
1112 McCallie Avenue
met-min.org
423-624-9650

Metropolitan Ministries has also provided the following information on local food pantries.

Local Food Pantries

St. Elmo United Methodist Church
4626 St. Elmo Avenue
Every 2nd Saturday of the Month
10am-11am

East Ridge United Methodist Church
1601 Prater Road
1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month
2pm-5pm

Pilgrim Congregational Church
400 Glenwood Drive
4th Saturday of every month
10am- to 12pm

One Accord Community Church
343 Sweetland Drive
Red Bank, TN
2nd Tuesday of each month
1:45 until food is gone

East Ridge Church of Christ
951 McBrien Road
*Furniture & Household items only
Every Tuesday
8am-2pm

Homeownership Opportunities for Glass Farm Residents

glasshousec — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 21:14:16 +0000

Glass Farm residents are eligible for special financing for home purchases, and refinancing for neighbors who already own their homes. Thanks to the Pinnacle 100 program offered by Pinnacle Financial Partners, our neighborhood is among several in Chattanooga where this special financing program is now offered.

Charles Millirons, Jr. , Pinnacle’s Chattanooga senior VP and financial advisor, recently stopped by the Glass House Collective offices to tell us about the Pinnacle 100 program. Millirons explained that the program is specifically designed for first time homeowners who want to purchase a home as their primary residence; and for current homeowners who are staying in their home but interested in refinancing.

“There are no income limitations for the Glass Farm area residents who qualify and no down payments required through the Pinnacle 100 program,” he said.

Other program criteria include:

– Credit score minimum of 620
– Alternative credit references accepted such as utility bills and other payments in good standing
– No private mortgage insurance required (PMI)
– Seller may cover all of the borrower’s closing costs, prepays and escrows
– 30-year mortgages for primary residences only
– Purchases and refinance options available
– No downpayment required
– No income limitations

If you’ve been thinking about moving from home renter to homeowner this could be the program for you. Find out if the Pinnacle 100 program is a good fit and give Charles a call in his downtown office: 423-386-2636

Help Us Do More

Teal — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:36:34 +0000

We’ve had an incredible year and the next is shaping up to be better than the last! If you believe in us like we believe in Glass Street, help us do more.

Get Involved

glasshousec — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:44:37 +0000

Glass House Collective is always looking for eager change-makers to help be a part of our vision. We accept artists, construction workers, underwater basket weavers or just a person with passion and some extra time. Sign up here while we pull together ways to plug you in to projects of all shapes and sizes.

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