About Us

Compassionate Hands began in 2012 when a group of Christians set out to ensure that nobody froze to death in Wilson County.
By December 2013, a network of eight churches formed and used their locations to provide winter shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness. Now as a network of over 40 churches with hundreds of compassionate hands serving for God’s glory, we are blessed with opportunities to expand services and provide year-round support for neighbors in need.

by the numbers

23,678 total beds provided since 2013
50,000+ meals served
193 people spent at least one night as a guest last winter. Average was 34 men and 11 women
175 volunteer hours to operate the ministry every night of the winter. Hundreds of volunteers offered transportation, food, first aid, basic medical care, documentation assistance, clothes and hygiene items.
Over 50 Wilson County churches from 16
traditions have united to serve.

MISSION

Hope-filled hearts, Renewed minds, Transformed lives.

"You guys really do care."

Compassionate Hands Guest — Following a funeral service for a homeless lady.

"We have a wonderful little girl in our congregation who took up a collection of gift cards for the homeless at her birthday party."

Compassionate Hands Member

Team Members

Meriah Anderson

Executive Director

Marcy Carter

Resource Manager

John Grant

Minister

Melissa Marquez

Care Coordinator

Mark Taylor

Director of Renewal

Shelia Weathers

Ministry Development

board members

Michelle Wilde

Mark Taylor

Rebecca Dixon

Stephanie Pigg

Lyn Williams

Ministry Partners

We are grateful for our network of churches that make all we do possible. For more information on how
your organization can be a partner, contact us at 615-784-9897 or info@compassionatehandstn.orgers