2026 Grantee Organizations
The Sharon Health Initiative is dedicated to supporting individuals—especially older adults—by offering personalized care, thorough assessments, advocacy, and guidance navigating the healthcare system, helping them safely and comfortably age in place. In 2026, the organization received a $5,000 grant from the Hello In There Foundation.
People Loving Nashville began in 2008 when a small group of friends shared hot meals with people experiencing homelessness on Thanksgiving night, an experience that inspired them to continue serving regularly. What started as a monthly effort soon became a weekly tradition and has grown over time from a modest home setup to a fully equipped church kitchen, expanding their outreach while staying grounded in friendship and service. Today, staff and volunteers provide meals, clothing, and essential supplies while building relationships and responding to urgent needs across Nashville every weekday. In 2026, the organization received a $5,000 grant from The Hello In There Foundation.
Nashville Launch Pad is a local organization dedicated to building a network of temporary, safer, street-free sleeping shelters for unhoused young adults. Their programs prioritize inclusion and affirmation, ensuring welcoming spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals as well as their allies, while connecting participants to support and resources that promote stability and long-term housing. In 2026, the organization received a $5,000 grant from the Hello In There Foundation.
The Remix Way is a Middle Tennessee organization grounded in justice, solidarity, and the belief that a more just world is already emerging through collective action. It affirms the inherent dignity of every person and works to build spaces where those most often pushed to the margins are centered as leaders with essential wisdom for healing, equity, and shared power. The community is committed to turning liberation into a lived experience across its neighborhoods and relationships. In 2026, the organization received a $5,000 grant from the Hello In There Foundation.
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund offers financial assistance to professional musicians and music industry workers who are experiencing hardship due to physical or mental health challenges, disability, or age-related issues that impact their ability to earn a living. The organization helps provide critical support so individuals can focus on recovery and stability during difficult times. In 2026, the organization received a $5,000 grant from the Hello In There Foundation.
Conexión Américas fosters a welcoming community while creating opportunities for Latino families to belong, contribute, and thrive. Each year, the organization supports more than 14,000 individuals and their families as they pursue goals such as launching businesses, improving English skills, helping their children succeed academically and attend college, and becoming active participants in Nashville’s social, cultural, and economic life. In 2026, the organization received a $10,000 grant from the Hello In There Foundation.
Room In The Inn is a Nashville-based organization dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness through programs focused on human development and recovery. Their work emphasizes education, self-help, and meaningful employment opportunities, all grounded in community connection and long-term support for those who call the streets of Nashville home. In 2026, the organization received a $5,000 grant from the Hello In There Foundation.
Maywood Fine Arts is a nonprofit organization in Maywood, Illinois that provides affordable arts and fitness education for children and families in the surrounding communities, aiming to enrich and transform lives. Its programs include group classes in dance, visual arts, drama, tumbling, and karate, along with private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, and drums, as well as community offerings like summer intensives, open gym sessions, and youth outreach initiatives. In 2026, the organization received a $2,510 grant from the Hello In There Foundation.
The Old Town School of Folk Music fosters connection by bringing people together to learn, create, perform, and experience music and dance. Through this work, the organization strives to build inclusive and vibrant communities united by shared joy, creativity, and expression. In 2026, the organization received a $5,000 grant from The Hello In There Foundation.