The ministry of caring is at the heart of life at Resurrection, and that care spreads out from our buildings into our larger community. Church of the Resurrection is a part of Loudon County life, and our Resurrection folks enjoy doing God’s work beyond the church doors.
Journey of Hope
Christian Women’s Job Corps of Loudon County
Making A Difference In Someone’s Life… CWJC is a life-skills program, holistic in nature and ministers to women within her family and cultural systems. The focus is “choosing to change.” Each woman is encouraged to set appropriate goals, accept the mentor support system, and dedicate themselves to the self-discipline of meeting program guidelines. With the help of a trained and dedicated mentor, women have the much-needed help to progress step by step to personal growth and full time employment. There are no age, ethnic, denominational, or educational restrictions to enrollment. Enrollment to CWJC participants is limited only by a woman’s desire and commitment to change in order to become self-sufficient.
CWJC needs volunteers, mentors, sponsors, donors, gardeners, fundraisers, scrapbookers, and many others. Call the CWJC office at 865-816-3403 or visit www.journeycwjc.org for more information. There is a place for everyone in CWJC and something everyone can do!
Loudon County Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope. Loudon County Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all.
Episcopal Appalachian Ministries
The mission of Episcopal Appalachian Ministries (EAM) is to inspire, nurture, and affirm those who address the environmental, cultural, and social needs of the people of Appalachia. Affirming our commitment to proclaiming the good news of God’s realm, we engage in advocacy, education, networking, and grassroots ministries in the Appalachian region.
From tax-deductible donations to reading camps and performing home repairs, see how you can be a part of it. For more information on all of EAM’s programs, visit www.visit-EAM.org.
Good Samaritan Center
The Good Samaritan Center of Loudon County (GSC) is a private, non-profit assistance ministry serving the emergency needs of those in need in Loudon County, Tennessee.
Poverty has many faces: loss of job, repossessed automotive, house foreclosure, inability to pay utility bills or buy prescription drugs. Most of us already know someone experiencing poverty at some level, where heads of households have to make hard choices such as, “do I buy food for my family or pay the utility bill?” The Good Samaritan Center was established as a central location for area churches and organizations to come together and pool their resources to assist those in need in Loudon County.
There are many ways to give your time and skills to The Good Samaritan Center – from working the reception desk to helping plan special events, this may be the place for you to lend a hand. If you are interested in donating your time to help others in need, please contact Shirley Fagg, our Volunteer Coordinator at 865-986-5919 or Cindy Black, Executive Director, at 865-986-1777, Ext. 12.
To make a donation, click HERE.
Child Advocacy Center
Kids First Child Advocacy Center of the Ninth Judicial District serves children that have been identified by the Department of Children’s Services as having been severely physically and/or sexually abused.
The Child Advocacy Center is Committed to:
- Reducing the trauma experienced by children who have been abused.
- Providing a child-friendly, safe environment where a child’s voice is heard and respected.
- Coordinating sexual assault medical examinations and treatment.
- Holding offenders accountable.
- Supporting the state-mandated Child Protective Investigative Team as it investigates all reported cased of severe child abuse.
- Creating programs and community education focused on prevention and early intervention of child abuse.
- Empowering non-offending parents to protect their children.
The Mission of The Center:
- To heal the pain of child abuse.
To find out more, and to volunteer, visit their website HERE.
Caris Hospice Care
Caris provides hospice services to families at home as well as assisted living facilities and nursing homes. We believe all patients and their family members deserve the best care and treatment throughout their time with us. Volunteers for Caris help patients and their families by making a difference in day-to-day life. Whether mowing the lawn or providing companionship, no volunteer assistance goes unnoticed or unneeded. We value our volunteers and appreciate how they make a difference for our patients.
Caris Healthcare is looking for volunteers to assist with patient companionship, administrative work, sewing, quilting, cooking, cleaning, etc. . . .
By becoming a Caris volunteer, you can give a small portion of your time to those whose time is limited. To learn more, contact Melissa Hensley at 865-988-8034 or email her at mhensley@carishealthcare.com.