ART OF CHANGE
Lose Change Can Make a Big Change

PANHANDLING has become a chronic problem in our community, particularly in the popular downtown, riverfront and north shore districts. The call for a solution has demanded a creative and positive response.

The Art of Change is a program of the City of Chattanooga specifically designed to address the panhandling issue. Throughout the most affected areas, special "parking meters" will be available to deposit change that could be given directly to a panhandler. In most cases, well-intentioned donations further enable and encourage a dangerous lifestyle.

Depositing spare change into special "Art of Change" meters provides a better way to help. All proceeds will be distributed by United Way of Greater Chattanooga to programs that provide comprehensive services for those who are truly in need.

Go here for more information and a brochure from the City of Chattanooga on The Art of Change. Link here to see a release on the Art of Change Grants.

The United Way of Greater Chattanooga and the City of Chattanooga are accepting applications from Chattanooga-based non-profit agencies for small grants to help finance programs that assist the homeless or prevent homelessness.

Grant applications may not request more than $2,500 for a period of 12 months. Emergency fund applications may not request more than $100 reimbursement per month.

Go here to download the Art of Change fund application guidelines. Click here to download the Emergency fund application and here to download the grant application. You can also download this information on the City of Chattanooga's web page.

Applications are closed at this time. The next round will begin in 2009.
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Grant Fund Guidelines 
Emergency Fund Application
Grant Application