Atypical Place For Transformations

Atypical Place For Transformations Helping unhoused individuals find their positive purpose for living, that leads to independence and healthy choices.

Big, heartfelt thank you post because this morning deserves it.💙💚💙💚I want to give the loudest shout out and deepest than...
02/01/2026

Big, heartfelt thank you post because this morning deserves it.💙💚💙💚

I want to give the loudest shout out and deepest thanks to The Dandelion Kind, Dr. Anna and Ringo Ramsey for driving an hour (one way) this morning to make sure these dogs were fully taken care of and up to date on boosters. That level of commitment and compassion does not go unnoticed.

Huge thank you to McKamey Animal Center for stepping up in such a massive way by providing seven dog crates, toys, blankets, and CBD treats. This immediately created safety, comfort, and structure for the dogs and their people.

A very special thank you to Zoe Bridenbaugh and Karli Thornburg McKameys Veterinary Directors for quickly gathering the supplies. Inga, McKamey’s Executive Director, thank you for answering texts early this morning and communicating with your team. That responsiveness and leadership made a real difference today!

Shout out to Tiffany Castleman for assisting The Dandelion Kind and helping everything run smoothly on the ground and transporting Kitty and our unhoused friend to Kat Zwitter’s home.

Thank you to the volunteer men who have been here spending the night, Chase Hamblen, Brian Hill, and Matt, helping ensure things stay safe, calm, and organized. Your presence, consistency, and willingness to show up matters more than you know.

ANNNNNNNNNNND Missy Crutchfield and Melissa Turner… there truly aren’t enough words. The amount of behind the scenes work you both do is unreal! Coordination, problem solving, emotional support, logistics, follow up, all of it. So much that can’t even be named, but none of this works without you. ✨💫⭐️

This is community. This is what it looks like when people show up for each other and for animals. I am incredibly grateful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, I am filled with so much gratitude, it truly takes a village.

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02/01/2026

Welcome to our home. You are welcome and accepted as is here.

🚨 URGENT NEED 🚨Just an hour ago we received a call that a woman lost everything in a fire. She has seven dogs and one ca...
02/01/2026

🚨 URGENT NEED 🚨

Just an hour ago we received a call that a woman lost everything in a fire. She has seven dogs and one cat. She has enough wood to get through the night.

We are currently working with The Dandelion Kind and are incredibly grateful for their quick communication. We will be meeting them to get the ones who need, up to date on rabies and boosters so we can move forward safely.

We are in desperate need of the following immediately:

• Dog food
• Kitty litter
• Old work or moving blankets (no stuffing) to line crates
• Dog bowls
• Long lines
• Large dog coats
• Harnesses and leashes

Huge shout out and thank you to McKamey Animal Center for supplying all the crates for the dogs, and The Dandelion Kind  for ensuring all the dogs are up-to-date, and testing for heartworm!


If you can help with any of this, please reach out right away. When emergencies hit, it truly takes a village. Thank you for showing up.

01/30/2026

CHATT Foundation's Cold Weather Warming Shelter will be open:

Friday, 01/30/26 from 7 pm to 7 am. Located at 727 East 11th Street Chattanooga, TN 37403.

Temperatures will drop into the mid to low twenties tonight.

To be added to CHATT Foundation's notification system text: COLD to 1-833-417-3071

01/28/2026

WARMING SHELTER UPDATE WEDNESDAY, 1-28-2026
CHATT Foundation's Cold Weather Warming Shelter will be open:
Wednesday, 01/28/26 & Thursday, 01/29/26 from 7 pm to 7 am. Located at 727 East 11th Street Chattanooga, TN 37403.
Temperatures will drop into the mid twenties, both of these nights.
To be added to CHATT Foundation's notification system text: COLD to 1-833-417-3071

Seeking volunteers! Please visit this Google Sheet Volunteer Sign-up to let us know with what and when you can help out!...
01/27/2026

Seeking volunteers!

Please visit this Google Sheet Volunteer Sign-up to let us know with what and when you can help out!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1b0bMKCv3sTuKSmjPBIWOgE8ykUoFD7qC/edit?gid=685305799 =685305799

Atypical is looking for volunteers to share skills, lead classes, or create meaningful experiences for our unhoused friends while we have our warm home open!

We’re interested in things like:
• Self-care (mani/pedi, spa days)
• Cooking, gardening, or basic home repairs
• Starting a business or life skills
• Emotional regulation & wellness (yoga, art, hygiene, hair care)
• Fun, stress-relief experiences like smashing a printer in a field à la Office Space
• Dog house or shelter repair and building. Kat owns a lot of power tools and has lots of scrap wood. Pallets appreciated
• Art classes including painting and creative projects
• Hair styling and barbering service
• Board Game/card game leading

Have an idea? Please share it with us!

You don’t need to be an expert! This is about community, connection and sharing what you know/like! Whether you can host, co-host, assist, or organize, share this message, we’d love to have you at our home!

If you’re interested please contact Missy Crutchfield or Melissa Turner

Please visit this Google Sheet Volunteer Sign-up to let us know with what and when you can help out!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1b0bMKCv3sTuKSmjPBIWOgE8ykUoFD7qC/edit?gid=685305799 =685305799

01/23/2026

Atypical Place for Transformations would like to share an important update regarding additional cold weather support for our unhoused neighbors.

Executive Director Kat Zwitter will also be opening her home to members of the unhoused community who have dogs and are unable to access traditional shelter options. Kat is the owner and professional dog trainer of PAWSitiveTransformations. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all animals in the home, up to date vaccination records are required for any dogs brought into the residence.

Additionally, Atypical Place for Transformations has received confirmation directly from Baron King that the 11th Street facility will be open 24 hours a day from Saturday through Tuesday. If you encounter anyone in need of shelter during this time, please let them know they are welcome to stay there.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support and look out for our unhoused community during these dangerous winter conditions.

01/23/2026

We want to give heartfelt thanks to Redfern Glamping Experience for stepping up in a big way during these deathly cold temperatures.

They are opening their space to host unhoused individuals with very limited capacity and are also offering shelter for animals! That matters more than we can put into words. Warmth, safety, and dignity save lives.

If you are willing to volunteer to give rides to individuals who may be placed there, please comment below. Someone from our team will reach out if transportation is needed.

Community is how we get through this. Thank you for showing up when it matters most.

✨ Dear friends, family, and supporters of Atypical Place for Transformations ✨I want to take a moment to be real and vul...
08/21/2025

✨ Dear friends, family, and supporters of Atypical Place for Transformations ✨

I want to take a moment to be real and vulnerable with you. Many of you may have noticed that I haven’t been posting regularly, and I want to acknowledge that. The truth is, I’ve been walking through some very heavy life transitions, and in the middle of it all, I’ve had to step back and create space for my own mental health.

That means our nonprofit has scaled back in some areas, and I haven’t been personally taking calls the way I used to. It’s not because my heart isn’t here—it absolutely is. But boundaries and rest are important, and I’m learning to honor those needs so that I can continue this work in a healthy and sustainable way.

One thing that hasn’t stopped, even if you don’t always see it on social media, is our weekly food drops. We continue to show up for the tent cities and for the apartments where our people have been recently housed. That part of our mission has never wavered, and it won’t.

We love our people deeply, and we are so grateful for every single one of you who has believed in us and supported us along the way. Please keep us in your prayers as we walk through these next big transitions. Your love and encouragement mean more than words can ever say.

Many thanks as well to Carla and all of her volunteers at Project RES for their generous donation of food, and to for their continued contributions. Your kindness and partnership make all the difference.

Together, we are making real changes in the lives of those we serve. Thank you, from the very bottom of our hearts. ❤️

— Atypical Place for Transformations

Change is Possible When People Have the Resources They DeserveWe are overwhelmed with pride and joy watching Joan’s tran...
07/05/2025

Change is Possible When People Have the Resources They Deserve

We are overwhelmed with pride and joy watching Joan’s transformation unfold. For months, she tried relentlessly to get a job while experiencing homelessness — but the barriers were immense. It’s nearly impossible to maintain employment when you don’t have a safe place to sleep, a way to shower, clean clothes, or the ability to protect your belongings while you’re at work.

But everything changed once Joan got housed.

Today, she is thriving in her new apartment, and more importantly — she’s flourishing within herself. She landed a full-time job at a local café and is beaming with pride. Visiting her at work brought tears to my eyes. She was full of life, confident, and glowing with hope.

This is what happens when people have the resources they need: they rise.

We are so proud of you, Joan. Your story reminds us why we do what we do.

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