Council Calls for Warming-Center Review

Maya Robles photo.

The resolution asks the City, the County and the Office of Housing Stability to look at expanding the times that warming centers are open to unhoused individuals.

ReLaunch Launched

ReLaunch facility photo.

A newly formed nonprofit is already making a difference in providing services to people experiencing homelessness in Knox County.

In from the Cold

The Office of Housing Stability reopens warming centers as advocates prepare to mourn the unhoused who have died.

‘A Ritual for Justice’

Nehemiah Action photo.

Kincannon and Jacobs agree on an ambitious homelessness goal at Justice Knox’s annual Nehemiah Action assembly.

Consensus on Collaboration

Julia Orlando Photo.

A city-county summit on homelessness focused on communication among stakeholders and the need for housing.

No-Barrier Barriers

The decision to close the Foyer came about when a nonprofit’s mission collided with federal guidelines on low-barrier shelters.

Compassion and Preparation

Warming center photo

Detailed planning and community volunteers enabled the warming center pilot project to save lives in Knoxville and Knox County.