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From Crisis to Confidence: How The Academy Helps Veterans Rebuild Their Lives
When a veteran walks through our doors, they often bring more than bags or paperwork. They carry grief. Exhaustion. Trauma. Hope—maybe. But not always. At Building Lives Foundation, we created The Academy to meet those veterans right where they are—no matter how heavy...
How a Pickleball Fundraiser for Veterans Builds Community in Middle Tennessee
A game with a purpose—see how pickleball brought together donors, veterans, and neighbors to support housing and healing in Middle Tennessee.
Jimmy Carter: A Legacy of Advocacy for Women Veterans
From human rights to housing, President Carter’s legacy includes a powerful model of advocacy that continues to shape how we serve women veterans today.
Honoring Middle Tennessee Veterans Without Family During the Holidays
Not all veterans have loved ones to celebrate with. Learn how Building Lives brings warmth, connection, and care to veterans without family during the holidays.
Homeless Veterans in Tennessee
Homelessness among veterans in Tennessee is a growing concern. Discover how Building Lives is addressing this crisis with housing and one-on-one support.
Upcoming Events – Fall 2020
American Heroes Fall 2020 Event Date: Saturday, September 26, 2020Location: The Sound KitchenAddress: 112 Seaboard Lane, Franklin, TNTimes: 5:30pm (VIP Experience); 7pm (General)Pricing: VIP Tickets - $75; Livestream - $25For reservations, please contact Jeff Upton at...
Shop At Kroger, Donate To We Are Building Lives
We Are Building Lives has partnered with Kroger’s Community Awards Program to make donating as easy as shopping for your groceries. Through the program, Kroger will donate a percentage of whatever you purchase to a nonprofit of your choice (We Are Building Lives...
What Drives Us
Our Mission
Building Lives is committed to assisting our veterans to rebuild their lives in thanks for preserving our right to live in freedom in the United States of America. We do this through various veterans assistance programs, volunteer help and donations from people like you.