A Century Of A Helping Hand: Northside Neighborhood House

By Ray Bassett

Published February 21, 2024 at 6:32 PM EST

For people in need in Chattanooga and Hamilton County north of the Tennessee River, Northside Neighborhood House has provided a helping hand for a century now.

The nonprofit - which offers “a hand up, not a handout” through services such as rent and utility assistance, classes and schools, a food pantry, a thrift store and a coffee shop - turned 100 on Valentine’s Day.

Rachel Gammon is CEO of Northside Neighborhood House.

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