Trinity Health Foundation of East Tennessee celebrated with Dr. Tom Kim yesterday for his community service. Dr. Kim has advocated for the medically underserved in our community for 30 years. His opening remarks displayed his compassion as he shared a scripture where Jesus instructs us to "love your neighbor as yourself." He was honored by…
Chronic homelessness has become a topic of conversation nationwide, and Knoxville is not immune. However, finding a solution to this growing problem is complicated and will take the cooperation of community and government leaders, businesses, and non-profits. Solutions must be practical but offer the homeless within our community dignity and compassion.
It is hard for…
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley’s (BGCTNV) mission is to provide a safe and positive environment for the kids to learn, have fun, and develop supportive relationships. This organization has stepped up to the plate to ensure this is a reality.
In March, BGCTNV started a Teens program at Vine Middle School to…
True Health from Balance
By Dr. H. Lee Martin, President
Trinity Health Foundation of East Tennessee
From time to time, one comes across wisdom worth sharing. The “Dare Square” from William Danforth is a personal metric we can all benefit from considering. While our healthcare system is a marvel of facilities and technologies, responsibility for our health…
The Opioid Crisis: ALL4KNOX Takeaways
By Dr. H. Lee Martin, President
Trinity Health Foundation of East Tennessee
Friday, August 2, the City and County Mayors hosted a gathering to consider how our region can address the issues associated with substance abuse. The venue was the new University Center on the campus of the…
The Opioid Crisis: Too Close to Home
By Dr. H. Lee Martin, President
Trinity Health Foundation of East Tennessee
Last November, Trinity Foundation, in cooperation with Leadership Tennessee, sponsored a community roundtable with Sam Quinones, the author of the book Dreamland. Over 400 hundred concerned citizens and area leaders came together to learn and discuss…
A Social Platform for Good Works in East Tennessee:
Trinity Foundation Initiates the Good Knox Network
By Dr. H. Lee Martin, President
Trinity Health Foundation of East Tennessee
Trinity Foundation exists to be a catalyst for improving the health of the communities of East Tennessee by supporting the good works of area nonprofit organizations.…