Currently, A Place to Stay (APTS) serves as the point of entry for anyone seeking assistance who is currently homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless in Blount County. APTS was…
Social media significantly influences youth self-perception, often leading to anxiety, low self-esteem, body dissatisfaction, and social isolation due to unrealistic comparisons. This issue is particularly concerning for youth with pre-existing…
Aging in place is a growing initiative nationally, and Blount County, Tennessee, has an above-average senior population at 21.4% (2020 U.S. Census). The benefits of aging in place are numerous.…
As the only emergency homeless shelter option in Knox County that serves any family composition, Family Promise of Knoxville (FPK) seeks to explore models for establishing a static emergency shelter…
The East Tennessee foster care system is overburdened. There are significantly more children entering care and in need of foster families than are available. This forces children, primarily teenagers, to…
Maternal and infant health disparities disproportionately impact African American families, particularly in Knox County, where Black women experience maternal mortality rates nearly three times higher than their white counterparts. Research…
Since 2003, Hand UP for Women has been privileged to graduate over 125 women from its program of Life Management, Career Readiness, and Spiritual Development classes, individual mentoring, and network-building…
Access to safe, affordable housing remains a critical challenge for low-income families and senior citizens in Jefferson County. Many families struggle to achieve homeownership due to financial barriers, while aging…
Children from low-income and Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed (ALICE) families face heightened exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which negatively impact brain development, emotional regulation, and long-term health. Economic…
Penultimate Development seeks funding for the Penultimate Woodworks Entrepreneurship Initiative. Penultimate Woodworks is an income-based social entrepreneurship initiative created to introduce participants to woodworking and entrepreneurship and provide a pathway…