Be a Helping Hand (BHH) was originally established in 2001 as a nonprofit training program designed to provide education in the building trades for Nashville’s socio-economically disadvantaged communities. We trained over 500 students in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry. Our students were given the skills to become certified journeymen/women and were able to find gainful employment in their communities as a result.
In 2006 we naturally evolved from our construction training program into a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) as we noticed a great deficit of high-quality affordable housing in Nashville. Our continuing mission is to help our communities gain prosperity through affordable housing, education, person-centered and green programs. We work to provide affordable family homes and a high standard of living for our neighbors who have been priced out of the housing market. BHH is committed to serving the following populations:
- Female Heads of Household
- Large Families
- Survivors and Victims of Domestic Violence
- Families Enrolled in the Strong Babies Project
- Elderly
- People with Disabilities
- Veterans
We are proud to have built or rehabilitated more than 45 homes in North Nashville and the surrounding metro areas utilizing funding from federal, state, and local agencies, as well as individual donors. Our goal is to continue to build affordable family homes while implementing new advocacy programs and championing policy changes that will positively impact the lives of Nashville’s underserved communities.
You can help by partnering with us or donating to our cause. Donations are tax-deductible and will help change the lives of your Nashville neighbors making our city more equitable, prosperous, and vibrant for all. We thank you for your help and for being part of the solution. Donate to BHH Here