MORE MISSION OPPORTUNITIES FROM COMPASSION COALITION'S ON-GOING NEEDS


PEOPLE’S CLINIC of Volunteer Ministry Center is looking for a medical doctor and APRN, to work three hours a month on Tuesday afternoons, from 1:00 - 4:00. The People's Clinic is a free clinic for Knoxville's homeless. We give medical and dental care for those living in shelters or outdoors. The clinic is comprised of an all volunteer medical staff.

For more information please contact: Nancy Douglas, Volunteer Ministry Center, PEOPLE' S CLINIC , 410 West Jackson Ave, 546-5579 (Tues & Thurs) Fax:865-546-6129, www.vmcknox.org


KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION offers the following opportunities:

AMACHI provides mentoring services to a very special group of Knoxville’s children – those with a parent currently incarcerated in state or federal prison. Your congregation can make an impact by providing friends/mentors to these children. Contact Stanley Taylor at (865) 524-2774 x 104 or staylor@klf.org. A great outreach for Sunday school or small groups.

Neighborhood Housing, Inc. We make available high quality, three bedroom, two-bath homes, primarily within Knoxville’s center city neighborhoods. To make these homes affordable, we provide grant money to reduce the cost of the home. We also assist buyers in finding mortgages and provide extensive training in financial management and home ownership. If you know families who are looking for affordable housing contact Steve Pearson at (865) 524-2774 or spearson@klf.org.

Operation Backyard provides free home repair services for low-income homeowners in Knoxville. As a program of Knoxville Leadership Foundation, Operation Backyard works to strengthen the very fabric of our community by joining those in need with the materials and volunteers that can make a difference. Your youth group can have an impact in Knoxville by staying in town to conduct a local mission’s project at one of our summer camps! To book your space now, contact Dan Baird at (865) 524-2774 or dbaird@klf.org.


BECOME A FOSTER PARENT It May Be the Most Rewarding Thing You Ever Do. Full-time, part-time, weekends, Single or married, financial reimbursement, free training 24-hour support, Parents as Tender Healers, PATH Classes Begin on Tuesday, September 12 @ 6:00 PM. Call Howard Cartwright at 865-560-2546 Howard.Cartwright@youthvillages.org


TENNESSEE RESPITE COALITION Do you know someone who cares for a family member or friend with disabilities and other special needs? Many of us do! The TN Respite Coalition was created to strengthen a caregiver’s ability to continue to provide care in the home, support family stability, well-being, and crisis prevention. Respite is temporary relief for caregivers and families! Questions please contact: Kelly Tipler @ 1-888-579-3754 or Tnrespite@yahoo.com