Safe Keeping Vols

Who We Are

We are five second-year students at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. This semester, we have partnered with Family Promise of Knoxville, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on helping unhoused and low-income families achieve sustainability. We chose to work with this organization because of its efforts to assist struggling families with finding long-term housing.

Since 2005, Family Promise of Knoxville has served hundreds of families in Knox County and the surrounding area. Their mission is to be a place of safety, shelter, and certainty while a family rebuilds their life. This organization utilizes community-wide resources and congregational spaces to meet the needs of folks experiencing the trauma of homelessness.

What We Need

We will be explicitly raising money for a program within the organization called the Safe-Keeping program. This program is implemented to prevent families from becoming homeless by supporting them through rental assistance and other diversion maneuvers.

At this time in Knoxville, it costs roughly $275 per child to prevent a family from experiencing homelessness. The organization will put the money we raise into the Safe-Keeping Program, which will benefit many families struggling to keep their homes.

The Safe Keeping Program is critical because over 40% of Americans are only a $400 expense away from experiencing homelessness. Our goal is to raise 1,100 dollars which will go directly into the Safekeeping Program and could be helping several families.

How It Helps

When a family does not have a stable shelter, they can become subject to mental health issues, starvation, substance abuse, and victimization. Donating to the Family Promise Safe-Keeping program can help prevent a family from losing their home. If you decide to donate your money to help these families, you are not only sheltering them, but you are allowing them to pursue a new life that they were unable to before.

How Else You Can Help

If you cannot donate to this campaign today, there are still many ways to contribute to this cause. First, you can share our campaign page with friends and colleagues. If you would like to donate your time, volunteering is a great way to get involved.

Organizing a supply drive, serving meals, and assisting with fundraising events are great ways to help. Another way to contribute is by donating items such as toiletries, books, office supplies, and other small necessities. Lastly, you can always show support by following Family Promise of Knoxville on Facebook.

To find out more information, contact the organization.