Metro Drug CoalitionHands of Hope: Mentoring At-Risk Moms Due to the unfortunate rise in the number of drug-dependent babies born experiencing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, there is a gap in resources to help guide mothers and babies through the first year of life. MDC will provide a comprehensive one-on-one mentoring program for first-time mothers in addiction treatment and recovery. Trained mentors…
Knoxville-Knox County Community Action CommitteeGrandparents as Parents In Knox County, approximately 260,000 adults, many over the age of 65, are raising their grandchildren. CAC will enhance its current support group programs for grandparents to include night groups which will offer additional features not available in the daytime. The Training curriculum will include legal, financial, behavioral health, safety, and educational issues.…
YWCA KnoxvilleSafer and Stronger: Anderson County Domestic Violence Initiative The YWCA will provide victims of domestic violence with advocacy by providing direct services including safety, assistance through the justice system, and crisis intervention to victims of violence. This will be accomplished by providing direct services, education to professionals and community volunteers, building the capacity to fully serve victims and laying…
Legacy Parks FoundationBaker Creek Preserve Adventure Park To combat obesity and inactivity, the Baker Creek Preserve Adventure Park adjacent to South Doyle Middle School will be built to have features that are specific to middle school students, the age at which the greatest decline in physical activity occurs. Large natural structures, areas to bike, climb, jump, explore and socialize will…
Impact America – TennesseeFocusFirst – A High-Tech Vision Care Initiative Many vision problems go undiagnosed in preschoolers, particularly in low-income neighborhoods. Impact America- Tennessee will implement vision screenings by trained volunteer college interns in preschools and child care centers in nine counties in East Tennessee using a Spot digital screening camera to test vision in pre-literate children. Children with vision…
Helen Ross McNabb CenterA Shot at Life: Medication Assisted Treatment Helen Ross McNabb Center will pilot a Vivitrol medication-assisted treatment program for repeat, non-violent offenders to provide substance abuse treatment for opioid substance use disorders. This drug reduces cravings and blocks the effects of opioids and will be administered for up to one year, giving the offenders time to get…
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital“Grow With Me” NAS Care Coordination service and Outpatient Clinic Children’s Hospital will establish the “Grow With Me” care coordination and clinic for children born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Approximately one-third of the NAS infants born in Tennessee are treated at Children’s Hospital. This service and clinic will provide continuity of care and resources through outpatient visits…
Boys & Girls Clubs of the TN ValleyAddressing Childhood Trauma Many young people served at the Boys and Girls Clubs have or will likely experience “Adverse Childhood Experiences”, stressful and traumatic events that disrupt the safe and nurturing environment needed for them to thrive. This program will provide the following four tiers of service to youth ages 5 to 18.…
Grant Awards2016 Phase I Large Grant Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley – Addressing Childhood Trauma Breakthrough Corporation – Bridge to Employment in Service and Tourism East Tennessee Children’s Hospital – Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Care Coordination Service Emerald Youth Foundation – Family Strengthening to Promote Positive Youth Development Outcomes Fort Sanders Foundation – Peninsula Hospital – It Takes…
Grant Awards2016 Phase I Small Grant Good Samaritan Center of Loudon County – Healthy Lives, Healthy Smiles Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee – Grandparents as Parents LifeSavers, Incorporated – Summer Enrichment Program and Boot Camp Metropolitan Drug Commission – Hands of Hope: Mentoring At-Risk Moms Our Daily Bread of Tennessee, Inc. – Taking Root Tennessee Our Place Art Organization –…