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Together Bringing Hope to nashville

REl and People Loving Nashville are partnering to provide essential gear and clothing to neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Saturday 8/1 — 261 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN

Learn about People Loving Nashville

2 simple steps

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BUY AN EXTRA ITEM

While you're shopping at REI,
choose one of our most-needed items.

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DROP it in the bin

Place your donation in the People Loving Nashville collection bin at front of store.

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Change a life

Your donation helps provide relief and hope to someone experiencing homelessness.

most needed items

Every item makes a difference.

These are the essentials our neighbors need most right now.

  • Men’s Pants

  • Men's Socks & Underwear

  • Mens/Womens Underwear

  • Rain Jackets & Ponchos

  • Sleeping Bags & Blankets

  • Backpacks

  • Reusable Water Bottles

  • Outdoor Trail Shoes

  • Hygiene Kits

A pair of grey knitted socks with dark grey accents and the word 'REI' printed on them, laid on a wooden surface.
Black hiking backpack with multiple compartments and adjustable straps.
Black outdoor jacket with a hood, zipper front, and a logo on the chest that says "REI Co-op" with a mountain and tree graphic.
Top view of a pair of brown and black outdoor hiking shoes with blue laces.
A green sleeping bag rolled up inside a tent with a black floor.
Two reusable water bottles with one green and one white color, placed on a wooden surface near a body of water with mountains in the background, during sunrise or sunset.

Can’t donate an item today?

There are other meaningful ways to help our neighbors.

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SHOP OUR WISHLIST

Order items online and ship
them directly to us.

VIEW WISHLIST →

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MAKE A FINANCIAL GIFT

Your gift helps provide meals, shelter, and restoration.

DONATE NOW →

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VOLUNTEER

Join us on Monday nights and be the hands and feet of hope.

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