Community Resources

Welcome to the Knoxville Habitat for Humanity Community Resource Guide!

This page is your gateway to a variety of local services and support systems designed to help you thrive as a homeowner and community member.

Support Beyond Our Program

If we can’t assist you, we’ll help find someone who can.

At Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, we understand the importance of community support. If our Critical Home Repair program isn’t the right fit, we don’t want you to feel left without options. That’s why we partner with a network of local organizations dedicated to serving homeowners in need. We encourage you to explore these alternative resources:

Knoxville Area Housing Agencies 

Family Promise

Offers temporary housing, meals, and support services to families experiencing homelessness to help them achieve sustainable independence.

Community Action Committee (CAC)

Offers comprehensive services and programs designed to empower low-income individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency.

HomeSource

Provides affordable housing opportunities and homebuyer education to help families achieve homeownership and financial stability.

Knox County Community Development Corporation

Manages affordable housing properties and implements community development initiatives to enhance the quality of life for residents.

Knox County Housing Authority

Offers safe, affordable housing and related services to low-income individuals and families in Knox County.

Knoxville Area Urban League (KAUL)

Provides housing assistance, financial education, and resources to promote economic self-reliance and homeownership.

Knoxville Leadership Foundation

Offers housing repair services, mentoring, and supportive housing programs to strengthen families and communities in Knoxville.

Salvation Army

Provides a range of services including emergency shelter, food, and support to individuals and families in crisis.

Tennessee Housing Development Agency

Promotes affordable housing options and offers financial assistance programs to support homeowners and renters across Tennessee.

 

Volunteer Ministries

Provides shelter, food, and supportive services to those experiencing homelessness in the Knoxville area.

 

Knoxville Area Home Repair Assistance Agencies

Compassion Coalition

Connects individuals in need with resources for home repairs and other essential services through a network of local faith-based organizations.

 

East TN Human Resource Agency (ETHRA)

Offers assistance with home repairs and modifications for elderly and disabled individuals to help them live safely in their homes.

Knoxville – Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC)

Provides home repair services and energy efficiency improvements to help low-income homeowners maintain their residences.

Knoxville Leadership Foundation: Operation Backyard

Offers free home repair services to low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners in Knoxville through volunteer labor.

Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program 

Provides financial assistance for home repairs to low-income homeowners in Knoxville to ensure safe and habitable living conditions.

 

Rebuilding Together Knoxville

Offers free home repairs and modifications to help low-income homeowners live in safe and healthy homes.

 

Volunteer Ministries

Assists with home repairs and modifications for low-income homeowners, focusing on improving safety and accessibility.

 

 

Financial and Legal Support

Legal Aid of East Tennessee

Offers legal support for housing-related issues, including landlord-tenant disputes and foreclosure defense.

HomeSource East Tennessee

Provides financial counseling, credit repair, and homebuyer education.

Legal Aid of East Tennessee Eviction Prevention Initiative

A grant-funded, collaborative effort that provides free legal services to qualifying individuals facing eviction.

Emergency and Utility Assistance

Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB)

Offers utility payment plans and emergency assistance.

Salvation Army Knoxville

Offers utility and rental assistance programs to help during financial hardships.

Food and Basic Needs Assistance

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Connects individuals with food resources and pantry locations.

 

Volunteer Ministry Center (VMC)

Provides meals, emergency shelter, and housing assistance.

 

Health and Wellness Services

Cherokee Health Systems

Provides comprehensive health services, including mental health support and primary care.

 

 

Knoxville – Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC)

Offers senior services, health programs, and wellness resources.

CAC Office on Aging

Provides a wide variety of services and information for older adults and their families in Knoxville and Knox County.

 

 

Employment and Education

Knoxville-Knox County Workforce Development

Offers job training, employment services, and educational opportunities.

 

Goodwill Industries Knoxville

Provides job placement, training programs, and other employment-related services.

 

Knox Area Urban League (KAUL)

Provides educational, employment, entrepreneurship services

 

 

 

Youth and Family Services

Helen Ross McNabb Center

Provides mental health, addiction, and social services for children and families.

 

 

Big Brother Big Sisters of East Tennessee

Offers mentorship and support programs for youth development.