When I was growing up, my parents did lots of volunteer work. They didn’t brag about it, they didn’t complain about how busy they were, they didn’t want any recognition. They just did it. They set an example for me and my three sisters as they quietly stepped in to help civic organizations, youth groups, and people in need. I thought about them when I saw that April is National Volunteer Month, and I also thought about the many volunteers who help run the Family Reconciliatio

Our mission at the Family Reconciliation Center is simple and urgent: Connect friends and families with their loved ones in prison by hosting them in our five-bedroom guest house. In 2025, we found new ways to strengthen those connections. Read more in our 2025 annual briefing. Please consider donating by clicking the link below to help Family Reconciliation Center provide hospitality for those visiting a loved one in prison or jail. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xcli

Dear friends, Thanks to your generosity, the Family Reconciliation Center has provided thousands of free room nights over the years to people visiting their loved ones in prison. These visits to our five-bedroom guest house are crucial for families. Parents can talk to their children. Families are able to attend parole hearings. Grandparents, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles and friends can visit inmates who would otherwise be isolated. Many of you have already given this yea

We are delighted to welcome Kelly as our new house manager. Kelly brings great experience in community organizing, nonprofits, and volunteer work. She works as in-kind donation & winter canvassing coordinator for Open Table and at Dozen Bakery, in addition to managing FRC’s guest house. Kelly was already familiar with our mission and knew many of our visitors through her friendship with India Pungarcher, our previous manager (who did a stellar job). She graduated cum laude wi

Mike (fourth from right) with his family The Family Reconciliation Center last week honored Mike Hudson, former board member and one of...

Visiting the prisons is not easy. First, there is a lot to learn: what to wear, when to come, how to apply for visitation, how to...

Many people will miss the beloved Bill Northrop, who died in May. Bill was a pastoral counselor, chaplain, gardener, cook, art lover,...

Family Reconciliation Center was honored to participate in the recent Reentry Resource Fair at the Debra Johnson Rehabilitation Center,...

It’s easy to feel like statistics and policy don’t matter when your family is struggling just to stay in touch with someone who’s...

Last Saturday, some awesome volunteers from Nashville Life Church  came and worked all day at FRC, painting our kitchen cabinets,...

It takes all kinds of volunteers to run the Family Reconciliation Center, including these great kids at Hope Community Church. They...

The Family Reconciliation Center grew by leaps and bounds in 2024, serving a growing number of families and friends visiting their loved...

A shout-out to Khalil Ekulona at WPLN for telling the Family Reconciliation story and interviewing one of our regular guests, Rick...

Dear friends, We give thanks this holiday season for 40 years of providing free lodging to families and friends visiting their loved ones...

We were delighted to have as our guests recently two Scottish sisters — Mary Nordkvelle and Jean Richardson. One lives in London, the...

Save the Date - Family Reconciliation Center Fundraiser Update   On Thursday, November 14th the delicious and generous Noodles & Company...

On paper, it’s only a little more than 200 miles between the middle of Nashville to Northwest Correctional Center in Tiptonville, Tenn.

We invite you to The Guest House for an open house event. Please stop by The Guest House to visit on Tuesday, October 15th from 7:00 to...

We've been slowly working to restart our weekly community dinners with our FRC guests and supporters!

Family Reconciliation Center is celebrating 40 years of hospitality!