Frequently Asked Questions

Ladies of Charity Nashville is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the most needy of Nashville for over 120 years.  Based on the charitable principles of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Louise de Merrilac, our organization works to provide food, clothing, water and gas bill, and rental assistance to those who come to our doors.  We are volunteer driven, with only a single, part-time employee.  Our funds are raised through the sales we hold in our shop at 2216 State Street.  We have two clothing sales, and a Stuff Galore sale. 

Please call the Emergency Assistance Office at 615.327.3430.

Our Thrift Shop is located at 2216 State Street, Nashville, TN 37203

Our Emergency Assistance Office is located at 2212 State Street, Nashville, TN 37203

You can reach the Thrift Shop at 615.327.3453

If you need assistance with rent, food, water, gas or clothing, please call our Emergency Assistance Office at 615.327.3430.

You can donate to Ladies of Charity Nashville by clicking on the 'Donate' button on our website or by sending a check to our mailing address.  We also accept donations of clothing and household items to our Emergency Assistance Office at 2212 State Street, 9:30 to 1:30., Monday through Friday.

Our sales are seasonal.  Please see our dates and hours above.

Ladies of Charity Nashville is a part of Ladies of Charity, USA.  We are an organization of Catholic women who volunteer to carry out the ideals of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Merilac and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.  We serve the most needy of Nashville.  If you are a Catholic woman who would like more information about our organization and about joining us, please submit your contact information and our membership Chair will reach out to you.  We hold membership installations 4 times each year, and we offer many different volunteer duties.  We welcome your interest!