Help Support Struggling Families in Knoxville,TN

Who We Are:

We are Vols for Family, a group of students at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville; we believe that helping families in their time of need is extremely important and is a fundamental aspect of being part of a community. Therefore, we are trying to raise money for a local non-profit, Family Promise, to help them with housing and provide for families who have come under hard times.

The Organization:

Family Promise is a local non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that works to help families in need of shelter and other necessities due to unforeseen complications within their lives. With funds they are given, they prevent homelessness, provide transitional housing to those who need it, and help provide graduate support services to allow children to get an education. Founded in 2005 through the help of the local faith-based congregations, they have become a network of more than 1500 volunteers, clergy, board members, and staff seeking to better our community.

What We Need:

We are asking for a collective sum of $1000 in donations; this money would be solely used to help cover transitional housing for families attempting to get back on their feet and any additional donations will go towards the same objective.

Transitional housing owned by Family Promise

How It Helps:

Your donations go directly to Family Promise, directly helping those in need; in some way this money will be used to procure housing, giving back to the community. The current housing situation in Knoxville is harsh and brutal, so donations such as these will truly help keep families together and sheltered.

How Else You Can Help:

Although donations are most common, there are other ways to help. If you wish to volunteer, you can do anything from serving meals, providing financial literacy training, and assisting with fundraising events. If some of this peaks your interest, please visit the Family Promise website to apply to their email list; here, you will receive updates on the organization and opportunities to help out!

Website: https://www.familypromiseknoxville.org/volunteer