MISSION - WHAT WE DO

The Contributor is a nonprofit, social enterprise in Nashville that creates economic opportunity with dignity by investing in people experiencing homelessness and poverty. We accomplish this mission by printing a street publication that:Provides over 300 homeless and formerly homeless vendors with a pathway to earn income;Builds community between vendors and customers;Provides a diversity of perspectives and information on the condition of homelessness, highlighting the unique contributions of homeless and formerly homeless individuals. We are often the first point of contact in Nashville's Continuum of Care for many people experiencing homelessness and we connect our vendors to other valuable services for health care and housing. Over 70% of our 6-month tenured vendors have obtained housing.