To partner with local organizations to provide food, clothing, housing and basic daily needs to foster children in Tennessee.
our mission
about NEW TO YOU
At New To You, we believe in making a lasting impact on the lives of foster children and families in Tennessee.
What started as an annual tradition of sponsoring a foster child for Christmas quickly evolved into a much larger mission. While helping one child one day a year was meaningful, we wanted to do more. After years of fundraising for organizations like St. Jude Children’s Hospital, we decided to create a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting foster children year-round.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to ensure that 100% of all donations go directly to those in need. Initially, we focused on collecting gently used clothing and other items to support foster children and families. This led to the name "New To You," reflecting the repurposing of items that would make a significant difference in their lives.
However, as we connected with our community, we realized the needs were far greater than we anticipated. Inspired by these discoveries, we expanded our efforts to provide not only clothing but also food, housing, basic necessities, and even tuition assistance to individuals aging out of the foster care system.
While our founding concept remains at the heart of what we do, we have grown to offer much more. We are committed to partnering with like-minded organizations to ensure that every foster child and family has the resources and support they need to thrive. Together, we are building a brighter future for Tennessee’s most vulnerable children.
NEW TO YOU is proud to partner with
CarePortal is connecting technology that drives action for local children and families in crisis.
total money donated to date:
$75,102
charitable events
November 2024
Race To The Baste Turkey Trot, Franklin, TN. Raised $575.
October 2024
Singer Songwriter Night, Listening Room Café, Nashville, TN. Raised $3,525
June 2024
2nd Annual Chippin’ Fore Children Charity Golf Scramble (partnership with Davis House CAC), Franklin, TN. Raised $12,925 for our scholarship foundation for foster children in middle TN.
April 2024
Faster For Foster 5k Trail Race (partnership with Evolve Movement Therapy and Fleet Feet Nashville), Thompson’s Station, TN. Raised $3910 for our scholarship foundation for foster children in middle TN.
November 2023
Race To The Baste 5k Turkey Trot (Virtual). Raised $595 that was used to purchase new children’s clothing that was donated to Connect South Central TN, Columbia, TN.
June 2023
4 x 4 x 48 Challenge (Virtual). Raised $2645 for our scholarship foundation for foster children in middle TN.
May 2023
1st Annual Chippin’ For Children Charity Golf Scramble, Henry Horton State Park, Chapel Hill, TN. Raised $14,000 for our scholarship foundation for foster children in middle TN.
November 2022
Race To The Baste 5k Turkey Trot, Franklin, TN. Collected new clothing items that were donated to TN Kids Belong, Franklin, TN.
October 2022
Chippin’ For Children, Top Golf, Nashville, TN. Raised $14,000. Money to be used to establish a scholarship foundation for foster children in middle TN.
donations & partnerships
January 2025
Donated $1900 via Care Portal to a family w 5 children to buy beds & bedding materials
January 2025
Donated $1500 via Care Portal to a foster child in college for educational expenses
January 2025
Donated 23 bags/boxes of clothing to Agape Nashville at Madison Church of Christ, Madison, TN.
May 2024
Donated $1000 vial Care Portal to pay for a youth leadership camp for a foster child.
February 2024
Donated $950 via Care Portal to pay for educational expenses for a foster child.
Donated $1250 via Care Portal to pay for washer & dryer for foster family.
January 2024
Donated $3600 via Care Portal to pay for Dental Technician School for a young woman that had aged out of the Foster Care System.
January 2024
Donated $150 to sponsor diapers for 10 children for a year to Nashville Diaper Connection via Connect South Central TN.
December 2023
Donated $1300 of new boys and girls clothing to foster children via Connect South Central TN, Columbia, TN.
August 2023
Donated 9 bags of clothing & backpacks to Connect South Central TN, Columbia, TN.
February 2023
Joined Care Portal via Connect South Central TN to help facilitate dissemination of donated clothing, personal items, toys, etc. to foster children in TN.
January 2023
Food donated via Toyota of Cool Springs to My Friend’s House, Franklin, TN.
December 2022
Clothing donated to Agape Nashville at Madison Church of Christ, Madison, TN.
December 2022
Participated in Nashville DCS’s annual Christmas Parade, Nashville, TN. Donated clothing & backpacks to foster children & foster families. Backpacks provided by Zoetis.
December 2022
Recipient of Toyota of Cool Spring’s annual food drive. Food donated to My Friend’s House, Franklin, TN.
September 2022
Clothing, kitchen & personal items donated to family displaced by fire. Delivered to the Samaritan’s House, Nashville, TN.
media appearances
May 2023
WKRNTV Nashville midday, Ryan appeared to talk about New To You
NEW TO YOU frequently hosts community events to help resource and bring awareness to the foster crisis in Tennesse.
Help us help others by participating in, volunteering at, or by sponsoring one of our events
meet our board
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Ryan Murray
President & Co-Founder
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Liberty Murray
Secretary & Co-Founder
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Mark Buelteman
Director
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Brian Doyle
Director
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Luke Luter
Director
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Ryan Miller
Director
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Zach Schultz
Director
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Travis Williams
Director