Much of what we do comes from gathering existing resources from the community! What can you collect that will help a student have a better school day?
Hosting a drive is one of the easiest ways to ensure Nashville’s children have the essentials they need to meet their day. Many items – from winter coats to “outgrown, not worn out” collared shirts and khaki pants – are abundant in our community and just need to be corralled! We supply ready-to-print materials that enable communication and promotion to your community.
MBA has enjoyed partnering with UniCycle since it operated out of Mrs. Oakley's garage! Our partnership helps MBA students understand the needs of Nashville neighbors their ages and gives them a tangible way to help. Whether collecting clothes or sorting them into categories for delivery to the HERO office, we have fun and repurpose items for the good of our greater
Annie B. Williams
Director of Civic and Global Education Montgomery Bell Academy
I have watched the Nashville Community Connections team create community for people who want to contribute and give of their time, resources, and talents. They beautifully bridge the gap between giver and receiver. In doing this, they show everyone how we are much more alike than we are different. I feel honored to call this team our partners, and more importantly friends and co-conspirators of making good things happen.
Tiffany Johnson
Soles4Souls
Let’s get started! We make it easy (and fun) to do good!
We think it should be simple and easy for you to host a drive with your community group. Choose a drive that is best for your group, and download the toolkit with everything you need for logistics, contact info, and promotion of your drive.
New Underwear Drive
Underwear is a no nonsense necessity for all students. All sizes and styles are needed, from briefs to boxers to pullover-style sports bras, sizes 4T – Adult 3X. Host a Drive by downloading the Underwear Drive Toolkit!
Coat Drive
Winter coats are an ideal item to collect in “outgrown, not worn out” condition! Coats are given to any MNPS student in need throughout the winter. Our distribution inventory is based entirely on donations and collection drives. Host a Drive by downloading the Cost Drive Toolkit
HERO Pantry
The HERO Pantry is stocked each month by community partners with food to be distributed to families in the program by the HERO team or by social workers or other support staff who work directly with students and families.
School Clothing Drive
We thrive on sourcing school clothing that students want to wear from right here in our community. Host a drive to boost our inventory and help us to provide school clothing that “fits and fits in!”
Complete Your Service Hours with UniCycle
Are you a student who needs to complete service hours? UniCycle provides a simple, easy way to do so while helping other Nashville students! Thoughtfully clean out your own closet, enlist some friends, or host a drive within a group. Here’s a how-to guide and a flier to share — contact us with questions or get started!
Service Project How-To Guide
A one-page printable guide to help you complete your service hours with UniCycle.
Service Hours Flier to Share
Easy to print or share electronically with your school, group or community to promote your service project.
Other Activity Ideas
Have a great idea for a drive or other volunteer opportunity? Reach out here if you want to host a school supply or shoe drive or something completely different. We love to get creative – it’s part of why our programs work so well. Contact us today with your thoughts and we can discuss the possibilities.
Learn more about our programs
Our diverse list of programs are designed to get the immediate needs met for Nashville-area children and families experiencing unstable housing. Get to know our programs and how we serve.