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Donations to FTHRA & our programs are always welcomed and sincerely appreciated!

FTHRA is a nonprofit organization providing much-needed services to people in need in Northeast Tennessee. These services may include rural transportation, Meals on Wheels, adult daycare, senior employment and volunteer services, in-home personal care, and community corrections. Please take a moment to click on Programs (listed on the left) to learn more about how we help people in your community.

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Did you know you can help FTHRA's program by just shopping?

When you make a purchase on Amazon Smile:

Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the First Tennessee Human Resource Agency.

AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same Amazon Prime benefits.

Support FTHRA by starting your shopping at http://smile.amazon.com/ch/62-0928394

First TN Human Resource Agency relies on volunteers for many of our programs.

If you are interested in learning more about our volunteer opportunities, please contact us by email at [email protected].

If you are interested in donating to one of our programs and do not want to use PayPal, please send a check or money order to:

First TN Human Resource Agency
704 Rolling Hills Drive 
Johnson City, TN 37604

All donations are tax-deductible.

First TN Human Resource Agency receives funding from federal and state grants, United Way, and local city/town/county funding.

To keep our services at a low or no cost to our clients, we hold fundraisers and accept private donations.

Leave a Legacy That Makes a Difference - Make FTHRA or One of Our Programs a Beneficiary

Want to make a lasting impact in your community, even after you’re gone? Naming FTHRA—or a specific program like Meals on Wheels, NET Trans, or Foster Grandparents—as a beneficiary is a meaningful way to support the people and causes you care about most.

Whether you’ve been personally touched by our services or simply want to give back, this type of planned gift can help ensure our mission continues to serve future generations.

Why Consider a Beneficiary Gift?

Designating FTHRA as a beneficiary is:

✓ Easy
You can do it through a retirement account, life insurance policy, bank account, or investment account—often with just a simple form.

✓ Flexible
You can choose to leave a specific dollar amount, a percentage of the account, or the remaining balance.

✓ Impactful
Your future gift helps us continue delivering vital services to people across our region—from transportation to meals to supportive housing and more.

✓ No Cost Today
There’s no impact on your finances during your lifetime, and you can update your decision at any time.

✓ Legacy-Building
This is a powerful way to align your values with your legacy. Your support will live on through the programs that matter most to you.

How to Make FTHRA a Beneficiary

  1. Decide What You Want to Give
    This might be an IRA, 401(k), life insurance policy, or another financial account.

  2. Contact Your Provider
    Ask for a beneficiary designation form or access it through your online account.

  3. List FTHRA as a Beneficiary
    Use our legal name and mailing address:

    First Tennessee Human Resource Agency (FTHRA)
    704 Rolling Hills Drive
    Johnson City, TN 37604

  4. Tell Us (Optional but Helpful!)
    Letting us know about your gift allows us to thank you and, if you wish, recognize your legacy. You can also direct your gift to a specific program.

Questions?

If you’re considering this kind of gift or would like more information, please contact us at:

Thank you for considering a legacy gift to FTHRA. Together, we can continue to serve, support, and strengthen lives across our community.

 Make Meals On Wheels Your Beneficiary Brochure -- In English -- In Spanish

 Make Adult Day Services Your Beneficiary Brochure -- In English -- In Spanish

 Make FTHRA Your Beneficiary Brochure -- In English -- In Spanish