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Habitat for Humanity                                                                    Phone: 865-523-3539

501 Washington Avenue, 37917                                                     Fax:     865-522-8081

Website: www.knoxvillehabitatforhumanity.com

Service:

Habitat for Humanity is an independent, nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing partnership with those in need. Program is available for low income families who are able to pay a 20 year no interest mortgage, and must be willing to contribute at least 500 hours of sweat equity. Hours: Varies, based on availability of volunteers. Office Hours: Monday – Friday from 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Homeward Bound Programs

CAC (Community Action Committee)                      Main Office Phone: 865-546-3500

2247 Western Avenue, 37921                                                        Fax: 865-546-0832

www.knoxcac.org

Services:

This department provides a variety of programs to assist the homeless to achieve self-sufficiency. All programs offer comprehensive and integrated case management, outreach, crisis assistance, job, life, and basic skills training, GED preparedness, budget management, parenting classes, employability classes, housing placement and transportation assistance and other supportive services related to a customer’s goal of achieving self-sufficiency. Office Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:00AM - 4:45PM

EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM (ESG)

Links homeless people with resources to housing, employment, or job training. Office Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:00AM - 4:45PM

FAMILIES IN NEED (FIN)

Provides homeless families with case management, comprehensive family development planning, supportive services, and life skills training to prepare for, and maintain permanent housing. Office Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:00AM - 4:45PM

PROJECT SUCCEED

Provides job training, case management, life skills, and GED preparation to homeless individuals who reside in shelters, transitional housing, and halfway houses. Parenting, employability, and budget classes are taught on a weekly basis. Office Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:00AM - 4:45PM

REACH (Resources Extended to Assist the Chronically Homeless)

A Street outreach program providing case management, support services, life skill training, and housing assistance to the street homeless.

Office Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:00AM - 4:45PM

STRANDED TRAVELERS

Travel Assistance to individuals who undergo various hardships that prevent them from returning home. Strict screening criteria. Office Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:00AM - 4:45PM

KCDC (Knoxville Community Development Corporation)    Phone: 865-403-1100

901 Broadway Street NE, 37917                                                    Fax:     865-594-8791

Website: www.kcdc.org                                                                               

Services:

General Housing Program

KCDC's affordable housing opportunities include a variety of properties designed for families, seniors and disabled residents. KCDC provides affordable housing to citizens who qualify under certain income limits and social services, which provide services for the residents by trained social workers and teachers. Office Hours: Monday – Friday from 7:30AM – 4:00PM.

Section 8                                                                                 Phone: 865-403-1258

KCDC administers two types of Section 8 housing: The Housing Choice Voucher Program, which is tenant-based assistance, and the Moderate Rehabilitation Program, which is property based assistance. Both programs provide rental assistance to low-income families in the private rental market. Qualified applicants may obtain quality housing in the neighborhoods of their choice using a Housing Choice Voucher. The unit, selected by the applicant, must pass the required inspection guidelines and a required rent reasonable assessment. Applications are only being accepted for elderly, disabled, and homeless individuals. Office Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:00AM – 4:30PM

KCDC Properties

MODERATE REHABILITATION PROPERTIES

Jacksboro Arms Apts.

5021 Jacksboro Pike

Pruitt Place Apts.

121 Pruitt Place

Southmont Apts.

1415 Moody Avenue

PREMIER PROPERTIES

North Ridge Crossing

712 Breda Drive

Phone: 865-403-132

The Vista

957 East Hill Avenue

Phone: 865-403-1304

Lonsdale Homes

2020 Minnesota Avenue

Phone: 865-403-1350

Passport Housing

2020 Minnesota Avenue

Phone: 865-403-1320

-Elderly Only-

Northgate Terrace

4301 Whittle Springs Rd

Phone: 865-403-1400

-Elderly Only-

The Verandas

107 Flenniken Avenue

Phone: 865-403-1384

-Elderly Only-

The Manor at Northgate

4301 Whittle Springs Road

Phone: 865-403-1410

CONVENTIONAL PROPERTIES

Austin Homes

957 E. Hill Avenue

Phone: 865-403-1300

Bakertown Apts.

2639 Bakertown Rd #1201

Phone: 865-637-7942

-Elderly/Disabled-

Belle Meade Apts.

7209 Old Clinton Highway

Phone: 865-938-4500

-Elderly/Disabled Adults-

Cagle Terrace

515 Renford Drive

Phone: 865-403-1310

-Elderly/Disabled Adults-

Guy B Love Towers

1171 Armstrong Avenue

Phone: 865-403-1360

-Elderly/Disabled Adults-

Isabella Towers

1515 Isabella Circle

Phone: 865-403-1340

-Elderly/Disabled Adults-

Lee Williams Sr. Complex

317 McConnell Street

Phone: 865-403-1390

Mechanicsville

2020 Minnesota Avenue

Phone: 865-403-1350

Montgomery Village

4530 Joe Lewis Road

Phone: 865-403-1380

Walter P. Taylor Homes

317 McConnell Avenue

Phone: 865-403-1390

Western Heights

1621 Jourolmon Avenue

Phone: 865-403-1420

Virginia Walker Apts.

6333 Pleasant Ridge Road

Phone: 865-637-7942

Knox County Housing Partnership, Inc.                                                Phone: 865-637-1679

109 Winona Street, 37917

Website: www.khp.org

Service:

KHP offers innovative and interactive workshops for both homebuyer and financial fitness education. High quality workbooks and other educational materials are presented by knowledgeable teachers and bring the best training available to you at a convenient location. Office Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:00AM- 4:30PM Class sessions & times vary.

PleasanTree Apartments                                                              Phone:            865-524-1312

Child & Family TN

2601 Keith Avenue, 37921             

Service:

PleasanTree apartments are designed for women with a history of mental illness and homelessness, and their children, who can live in a permanent residence with supportive, educational, and therapeutic programs. They currently have two site locations with 1 and 2 bedrooms available. Office Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:00AM – 4:30PM