Catholic Charities of East Tennessee: Fostering Hope in Knoxville
Since 1989, Catholic Charities of East Tennessee (CCETN) has aimed to serve by following the example of Christ. Regardless of religious affiliation their programs focus on deep respect for life and human dignity.
"Catholic Charities of East Tennessee served more than 4,584 individuals last fiscal year."
Guided by Catholic values, CCETN is committed to showing compassion and integrity to all individuals by offering essential services to those in need. Their mission is to support anyone facing hardship regardless of race, religious affiliation, or background. In 2024, CCETN proudly served a diverse community, estimating that fewer than 5% of those receiving assistance identified as Catholic.
"We promise to be good stewards of the resources entrusted to us"
CCETN Programs:
Adoption - Loving Option Adoption is ready to help support pregnant women considering adoption and families interested in adopting.
Children’s Emergency Shelter - Columbus Home Children’s Shelter and Assessment Center is a shelter for children up to 17 years old who have been removed from their home by authorities. The shelter is open 24 hours every day of the year.
Immigration Legal Assistance - Office of Immigration Legal Services offers legal services to immigrant and refugee families in our area. Services include naturalization, reunification, citizenship, and more.
Pregnancy Services - There are 6 locations in East Tennessee to support women in unplanned pregnancies with the guidance and support they need in a non-judgemental way.
Senior Housing Support - Samaritan Place offers housing and support for seniors in need. They provide emergency, transitional, and permanent housing, along with a case worker to help individuals based on their specific needs.
Mental Health Services - Counseling Services helps individuals with depression, grief, stress, and more.
HIV/AIDS Housing Assistance - The Home Place, in Chattanooga, provides homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS a stable place to live.
Appalachia/Rural Assistance - Crazy Quilt Friendship Center serves low-income families in an Appalachian community near Jellico, TN. They also provide summer day camps and a Christmas party for children in that area.
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We’re grateful to have Catholic Charities of East Tennessee as a featured organization on the Connecting Knox App. We commend their dedication to serving the East Tennessee communities and look forward to seeing their continued growth and success in the years ahead.
For more information & how to get involved: https://ccetn.org/
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