As part of the CBA Board President’s legacy with the Chattanooga Bar Association, he has launched a new initiative titled the “Chattanooga Bar Association Community Volunteers Day,” which will take place once each month.
This initiative is designed to create consistent opportunities for our members to give back to the community while also fostering connection and engagement within the Bar. Keith and I will be participating each month and would love for others to join us.
I will send out each month's non-profit opportunity with date and time, and if you are interested in joining us, please let me know as I will need to provide the organization hosting that month’s volunteer opportunity with a list of participants in advance.
This is a meaningful and rewarding way to serve our community by donating our time and talents, while also strengthening relationships with fellow members of the Association.
We hope you will consider supporting this CBA program by participating in one or more of these monthly volunteer days.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions, and I look forward to hearing from those who would like to be involved.
Email LHOOD@Chattanoogabar.org or call (423) 488-3620.
Chattanooga Bar Association
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER DAYS
CBA Community Volunteer Days – 2026
Chattanooga Bar Association Community Volunteer Day, which will take place once each month, is an initiative designed to create consistent opportunities for our members to give back to the community while also fostering connection and engagement within the Bar.
If you are interested in volunteering, please let me know, as I will need to provide the organization hosting that month’s volunteer opportunity with a list of participants in advance. This is a meaningful and rewarding way to serve our community by donating our time and talents, while also strengthening relationships with fellow members of the Association. We hope you will consider participating in one or more of these monthly volunteer days.
Contact Information
Email: LHOOD@Chattanoogabar.org
Phone: (423) 488-3620
Please review your Legal-Pad weekly for additional details and updates.
ALL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES REQUIRE THAT I PROVIDE A LIST OF ATTORNEYS WHO WILL ATTEND.
PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL WITH YOUR
Volunteer Opportunities for 2026
February 2026
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 – A Day on the Hill
Travel to Nashville, Tennessee for a tour of the Capitol. Participants will sit in on Senator Todd Gardenhire’s committee meeting at 3:00 pm CST and may meet with Senator Bo Watson and our Representatives if their time allows.
Reservations are required - send to LHOOD@Chattanoogabar.org.
March 2026
Siskin Children’s Institute
Siskin Children’s Institute exists to improve the quality of life for children with special needs and their families by providing comprehensive, evidence-based pediatric healthcare services. Founded in Chattanooga in 1950 by Mose and Garrison Siskin, the Institute has grown into a regional leader serving children across Tennessee and Georgia.
Through developmental pediatrics, early intervention services, therapy programs, and family support, Siskin focuses not only on the child’s medical and developmental needs but also on empowering families with education, advocacy, and long-term support. The Institute is accredited by the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) and is committed to advancing inclusion, independence, and opportunity for every child it serves.
Volunteer Activity: Assist with painting a room using magnetic paint to create an engaging, therapeutic space for children.
Date: To be determined (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday).
April 2026
Children’s Advocacy Center of Hamilton County
5705 Uptain Rd., Suite C, Chattanooga, TN 37411
(April is Child Abuse Awareness Month)
The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) provides a safe, child-friendly environment for children who have experienced severe abuse. Through a multidisciplinary approach, children receive coordinated, trauma-informed care in one location.
Volunteer Activity: Facility tour and kickoff of a stuffed animal and snack drive to provide comfort to children following forensic interviews and services.
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
Requested Donations: One stuffed animal and one box of individually wrapped snacks (no fruit).
May 2026
76th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade - Friday, May 1, 2026
In celebration of America 250, CBA members will walk in the parade representing the Association.
Participants will wear a white polo shirt featuring the CBA logo (cost: $22) to present a unified and professional presence.
June 2026
Volunteers in Medicine (VIM)
5705 Marlin Rd., Suite 1400, Chattanooga, TN 37411
Volunteers in Medicine is a full-service medical clinic providing primary and preventive healthcare to financially eligible, uninsured individuals in Hamilton County and surrounding areas.
Volunteer Activity: Facility tour.
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 2026
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga
Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope by partnering with low-income families to create affordable housing.
Volunteer Options:
Home construction
ReStore volunteering
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
• Home Build: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (lunch on your own)
• ReStore: Two-hour volunteer shifts available
August 2026
Partnership for Families, Children & Adults
Empowering People Since 1877
Partnership for Families, Children & Adults is one of the oldest and most trusted human service organizations in Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. Since 1877, the organization has responded to the evolving needs of the community by providing protection, healing, and stability to individuals and families in crisis.
Its continuum of care includes domestic violence services, sexual assault crisis response, family and individual counseling, elder support services, victim advocacy, and specialized programs for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. By addressing immediate safety needs while also supporting long-term stability and self-sufficiency, Partnership for Families, Children & Adults works to break cycles of trauma and build stronger, safer communities.
Date and Time TBD
September 2026
Chattanooga Food Bank
Main Warehouse, 2009 Curtain Pole Road
The Food Bank’s mission is to eliminate hunger by feeding, nourishing, and empowering those in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia.
Volunteer Activity: Assemble food boxes for families in need.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Group Registration: Limited to 21 volunteers
Important Notes:
• Individual registration is required through the designated link (available beginning May 23, 2026). I will send the link when I receive it.
• Registration must be completed at least 5 days prior to the event.
• Closed-toe shoes are required.
• Bring a refillable water bottle.
October 2026
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga operates on the belief that every child has the potential to succeed when supported by a strong, positive relationship with a caring adult. For nearly seven decades, the organization has created and sustained professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6–14.
Through consistent mentorship, guidance, and encouragement, Big Brothers Big Sisters helps young people build confidence, improve academic outcomes, make healthier choices, and develop the skills needed to reach their full potential. These relationships create lasting impacts not only for the children served, but also for families and the broader community.
DATE & TIME TBD
November 2026
CHATT Foundation (formerly the Community Kitchen)
727 E. 11th St., Chattanooga, TN 37403
The CHATT Foundation is dedicated to meeting the most basic needs of hungry, homeless, and vulnerable individuals in the Chattanooga community while providing a clear, supportive path toward long-term self-sufficiency.
By walking alongside individuals throughout their journey—from crisis intervention to housing stability, employment readiness, and personal development—the Foundation addresses homelessness with dignity, accountability, and compassion. Its vision is to lead the community in resolving homelessness through comprehensive support, collaboration, and sustained engagement.
DATE & TIME TBD
December 2026
Kidney Foundation of Greater Chattanooga
931 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Since 1989, the Kidney Foundation of Greater Chattanooga has provided critical assistance to individuals and families affected by kidney disease. Recognizing the significant emotional and financial toll kidney disease can place on patients and caregivers, the Foundation offers direct financial aid, education, and supportive services to help families navigate treatment and recovery.
As an independent nonprofit, the Foundation ensures that 100% of funds raised remain in the Chattanooga area, allowing resources to directly support local patients. Its mission is rooted in compassion, community, and a commitment to improving quality of life for those living with kidney disease.
Volunteer Activity: Assemble “Adopt-A-Box” care packages at the Kidney Foundation
Additional Opportunity:
CHATTANOOGA NATIONAL CEMETERY
National Cemetery Wreath Laying
Dates: Saturday, December 5 and Saturday, December 12, 2026 (Dates not confirmed)
