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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