Catholic Charities of East Tennessee (CCETN)

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee (CCETN) fosters human dignity of the vulnerable in the region through shelter, counseling, education, advocacy, and reverence for life.

• Services are provided to anyone with demonstrated need, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.
• Clients range in age from newborn to seniors and come from the East Tennessee region.
• It is estimated that fewer than 5% of clients are Catholic, with the only common feature being a vast majority are low-income or in many cases ‘very’ low-income.
• CCETN offers 13 innovative programs throughout the 36 counties of East Tennessee with offices in the Greater Knoxville Area, LaFollette, Chattanooga, Johnson City, Morristown, and Maryville.

CCETN strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of all vulnerable residents of the region served by the Diocese of Knoxville.

Guiding Values:

• Human Dignity and Reverence for Life. All humans are made in the image and likeness of God. The protection of human life and dignity is central to all we do.

• Compassion. We are the hands, feet, face and heart of Jesus Christ by serving the vulnerable with compassion, respect, and humility.

• Integrity. We are what we say we are. We do what we say we will do. We strive to do the right thing right the first time.

• Prudence. Prudently use our financial and human resources where they make the most difference. We accept with humility that we cannot help everyone. We welcome opportunities to work collaboratively with other community resources to serve those in need.

Programs & Service Areas:

Children’s Emergency Shelter: for children birth-17 years removed from home due to allegations of abuse and/or neglect. (Knoxville area)

Community Supportive Housing:  provides permanent, supportive housing for adults with chronic mental illness. (Knoxville, Maryville & Morristown)

Columbus Home Assisting Parents:  home-based education and support services for parenting skills, crisis intervention and case management. (Blount, Grainger, Knox & Sevier counties)

Counseling Services: designed to benefit those in need experiencing emotional, behavioral or adjustment issues. (Knoxville & regional)

Crazy Quilt Friendship Center:  food pantry in Campbell County serving rural Appalachian families facing financial hardships. (Newcomb)

HOPE Kitchen: partnership with the Diocese of Knoxville parishes that serves the homeless and those most in need. (Knoxville & regional)

Office of Immigrant Services: the only USDOJ-recognized program in East TN that assists immigrants in navigating the complex path to citizenship in the United States. (Chattanooga, Tri-Cities & Knoxville)

Pregnancy Help Centers: provide parenting support and education to pregnant women and families. (Chattanooga, Knoxville, LaFollette, Newcomb/Jellico, Helenwood & Tri-Cities)

Adoption Services: facilitate the adoption process so families can focus on preparing their lives and homes for the life-changing experience of becoming a parent. (Primary office located in Knoxville)

The Home Place: low-cost supportive housing to men and women living with HIV/AIDS. (Chattanooga)

Samaritan Place: an emergency shelter for seniors age 60+ experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis. (Knoxville)