Program Listing

  • Hamblen County Arthritis Program
  • Hamblen County Cerebral Palsy Program
  • Hamblen County Heart Program
  • Hamblen County Tuberculosis Program
  • Hamblen County Crippled Adult / Children Program
  • Lakeway Diabetes Program
  • Hamblen County Travelers Aid
  • Emergency Food Pantry
  • Emergency Rent / Mortgage Assistance
  • Emergency Utility / Fuel Assistance
  • Kiwanis Shoe Program
  • Changing Times Thrift Store
  • MUS Project Help
  • Holston Electric Project
  • Appalachian Food Recovery
  • Emergency Food and Shelter Program
  • Hunters for the Hungry
  • Holiday Hope Fund
  • Hamblen County Toys for Tots
  • Stepping Out Rewards Program
  • Hispanic Outreach
  • Working for Change
  • Meritan Senior Training Program
  • Appalachia CARES / Americorp Training Program
  • Social Work Internship Training Program
  • Educators Exchange (EdEX)
  • Clinch-Powell Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling
  • APT Classes (Automatic Positive Thinking)
  • TARAC

Eligibility

  • Residents of Hamblen County, Tennessee.
  • Out-of-county residents employed in Hamblen County at time of emergency.
  • Persons traveling through Hamblen County in need of traveler’s aid.

Service Provisions

  • Each person must complete an application.
  • All applicants are interviewed by a case worker to assess level of need.
  • All applicants must have verification of income, expenditures, and proof of residence.
  • Emergency assistance is provided without extensive waiting periods when proper identification and information are obtained.
  • Emergency assistance is provided based on individual case assessments and availability of funds.
  • Information and referral are part of each interview if appropriate.