Madison’s homelessness outreach & advocacy organization serving those society has left behind.
Saturday Dinner
We’re hosting a free community meal on Saturdays at Madison Church of Christ’s Benevolence Center, from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. Dinner is served from 6 - 7:30 pm.
All are welcome to hang and volunteer.
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Together, we're building a community of compassionate individuals committed to providing hope, shelter, and support to those in need.
March News:
Community Meals Every Saturday: The Beat has begun hosting a weekly Community Meal on Saturday evenings and you’re all invited. Tune into our social media to learn more and how to stay involved.
The Beat Awarded New Commerce Business of the Year: The Beat ushered in the 2025 New Year with a New Business of the Year Award from Madison Rivergate Area Chamber of Commerce at their 2025 Annual Banquet.
Like You Mean it Records Presents “Government Dope” written by Darrin Bradbury, performed with Caitlyn Mar: The newest EP is available to stream and purchase on Bandcamp with all proceeds benefiting The Beat.
The Beat featured in RAI3's 'The Human Factor'—“The Last Ride”: Tom Waits performs poetry while Darrin gives the Italian documentarians and the world a glimpse into the state of homelessness, here in Madison, and across America, and bring light to our efforts to bring humanity, comfort, and compassion to our unsheltered neighbors.
Thank you to all donors and volunteers for a successful warming shelter: Over the colder months, we found a temporary home to run a warming center to give our unhoused neighbors respite from below-freezing temperatures.
Volunteer Opportunities: Explore ways to contribute your time and talents to our cause.
Your support is the heartbeat of our organization. Thank you for being a part of this movement.
Warming Shelter at Church of Christ Benevolence Center
Our friends at Madison Church of Christ have offered up their Benevolence Center so that our team could run a local warming shelter on below-freezing days. You can help support this life-saving work by donating needed goods and time. The best way to find out what’s needed is to stay connected to us through our social media. We’ll provide critical information for you to share with our community. We ask that you please spread the word if you see a neighbor in need. You can also support us by donating to The Beat.
Spring & Summer Outreach
Moving into the hotter months, we could use donations to keep our community cool, hydrated, and safe! Reach out to us on our social for drop-off locations. We’re pulling together more info on what’s needed within our community. Stay tuned.
The Beat Bus: A Mobile Beacon of Hope
Thanks to your generosity, The Beat has transformed a City Road Chapel’s Short Bus into a lifeline for our community. Multiple times a week, this mobile beacon of hope traverses Gallatin, delivering essential food, drinks, and supplies to those in need.
From braving the scorching summer heat to preparing for the upcoming winter storms, The Beat Bus is always there, providing comfort and support. But to ensure we can continue this vital mission, we need your help.
How can you make a difference? Donate bottled water, red powdered Gatorade, and heat-resistant snacks to keep our passengers hydrated and nourished. And as the weather turns colder, we're launching our Propane Drive. We urgently need 16oz propane cylinders to provide warmth and comfort during the harsh winter months.
Do you know a vendor who can donate or offer a discount on these cylinders? Or perhaps you'd like to consider a monthly donation to support our operational costs and supply needs. No matter how small, every contribution brings us closer to our goal of providing hope and compassion to those who need it most (maybe hit the donate button here connected to our give butter?).
Community Dinner Every Saturday: A Community Oasis
This spring, join us for our weekly dinner and experience the care and camaraderie of our outreach team. Sign up here to volunteer.
As the seasons change, so does our mission. Sign up for updates on our upcoming spring and summer events, or become a volunteer and make a lasting impact on the lives of those in need.
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What we do.
We help people attain housing and medical care, receive mental health treatment, and re-enter the workforce. Our approach is community-based, and our ethos is trust, compassion, and consistency. Donations are vital to our continued efforts, so please consider making a contribution.
Services we provide include:
Connecting clients with community resources
Provide daily living supplies
Assist with family reunification
Coordinate medical, substance, and mental healthcare
Help clients navigate housing and post-treatment living
Provide person-centered counsel to build hope as clients progress along their journeys home
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We can meet our unhoused neighbors' needs and provide real, meaningful support.
Share. As the giving season approaches, share our cause with your friends, family, neighbors, employers, council members, and local faith leaders.
Donate. Consider making a one-time donation, a monthly pledge, or a purchase from our Amazon Wishlist.
Volunteer. Join our community of volunteers providing their time to fundraise, provide care, and source urgently needed items. (subscribe to our newsletter for the most urgent needs each season).
Brand Partnerships. Our partners help fund our efforts to support our unhoused neighbors and amplify our mission.