Our Building Partners
The St. Andrews Center enables the work of other non-profit community-building organizations. The result is a more effective synergy of services as people live out the experience of collaborating and sharing resources for common purposes under one roof.
My Sister's House provides a helping hand to women starting or returning to work in the Chattanooga area."
OUR MISSION: Help women dress for success for job interviews and work. Teach the basic skills needed to apply for and get a
job.
HOW WE CAN HELP: My Sister's House staff is made up of caring women who want to help you put your best foot
forward to look for a job. We'll work with you to get you ready for a job interview and help you dress for your new
job. We offer gently used clothing for all types of work, free of charge to get you started. We also hold classes that
will prepare you for an interview and your first day. Here's a list of services we provide: job interview and work
clothing and accessories, how to look for a job, resume writing, completing a job application, basic skills for
managing work and family, connecting with other services available in the area.
Contact Information: 423.842.4219 ext-140 or email.
My Sister's House is an outreach of Burks United Methodist Church in Hixson, Tennessee.
Chattanooga State Technical Community College offers Adult Basic Education, GED, and computer classes in a satellite program at St. Andrews. For more information, call 423.643.0108.
La Plaza Comunitaria represents a unique partnership between Chattanooga State and the Mexican Consulate in Atlanta and provides a free-of-cost educational opportunity to Latino residents.
Only the second of its type in the Southeastern United States, the Plaza provides Latinos with a variety of instruction/programs including literacy, elementary, and secondary education. Materials are provided free-of-charge by the Mexican government The Plaza also offers internships as tutors for students of Spanish language in area colleges and universities.
For more information, call 423.643.0108.
The Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga began as a whim in the imagination of Founder and Producing Artistic Director Garry Lee Posey. ETC's goals are simple: artists must be compensated and productions have to be artistically satisfying for both the artist and the audience. To that end, ETC is constantly searching for programming that will serve the participants, their craft, and our communities. As the resident theater company at St. Andrews, ETC now has its own space, allowing it an opportunity for growth. Says Director Posey, "We have exciting plans for the future and hope to continue to grow and contribute to the cultural landscape of our wonderful city." For more information, visit ETC or call 423.987.5141
Lifespring Community Health Clinic, an outreach ministry of New City Fellowship Church and Hope for the Inner City, operates four days a week and has recently opened a second clinic in East Lake. It aims to be a reliable center for health and wellness, particularly for children with no insurance. For more information, visit Lifespring or call 423.624.4846.
The Children's Nutrition Program of Haiti began in mid-1998 with the support of local individuals and churches in Chattanooga to address infant and child malnutrition in Leogane, Haiti. Malnutrition is responsible for about 60% of all child deaths in Haiti, and 42% of surviving children are permanently stunted and experience varying degrees of physical and mental impairment due to protein and vitamin deficiencies. 
The Nutrition Program is integrated into the community health structure of the district hospital in Leogane and is committed to the survival and growth of children, the rehabilitation of malnourished children, and to the health of mothers. Currently, over 35 Haitian women are employed in Haiti by the Nutrition Program and are providing low-cost, sustainable programs for mothers and malnourished children in their own villages.
For more information, visit CNP-Haiti or call 423.495.1122.
ADDC is a Chalmers Center For Economic Development pilot project that uses a hub-spoke model to create a support network for local churches/ministries in Chattanooga, TN that would like to start Individual Development Account (IDA) programs. IDAs are matched savings programs that equip low-income individuals to build wealth by saving for a pre-approved asset such as a house, small business capital, or post-secondary education. IDAs have proved to be a highly effective way for building the assets of low-income people in the U.S. When combined with a relational, gospel-centered approach, IDAs can be a powerful way of walking with poor people across time to help them experience the healing and reconciliation of Jesus Christ.
The Main Street Bike Co-op is now located at St. Andrews Center near the Union Avenue entrance. Call the Co-op for a schedule of hours and events. 423.987.1060 or email.
