Operation Backyard

Operation Backyard We provide free home repairs to our neighbors in need. Operation Backyard is an initiative of Knoxville Leadership Foundation. PEOPLE OVER PROJECTS

Sometimes our funding allows us to go back to porches we built to paint them to ensure they last a long time! We do not ...
06/15/2026

Sometimes our funding allows us to go back to porches we built to paint them to ensure they last a long time! We do not want to build something temporary, but something that will last a family many years.

Take a look at a before and after shot of a ramp we replaced! Our volunteer teams do such high-quality work, and we are ...
06/09/2026

Take a look at a before and after shot of a ramp we replaced! Our volunteer teams do such high-quality work, and we are grateful to have so many dedicated to serving their community.

We love serving our community with minor home repairs, but even more than that, we love spending time with the people we...
06/06/2026

We love serving our community with minor home repairs, but even more than that, we love spending time with the people we serve.

We teach youth students how to use tools safely! We love empowering our youth volunteers to take ownership on the job si...
06/04/2026

We teach youth students how to use tools safely! We love empowering our youth volunteers to take ownership on the job site and make an impact on their community.

A small ramp can make a BIG difference in a person’s life. We are so grateful for our volunteers who help make big diffe...
06/01/2026

A small ramp can make a BIG difference in a person’s life. We are so grateful for our volunteers who help make big differences in our community.

It is the busiest time of the year for Operation Backyard! This summer we are excited to work with old and new volunteer...
05/29/2026

It is the busiest time of the year for Operation Backyard! This summer we are excited to work with old and new volunteer teams from all over the country.

We believe in the healing power of prayer! We are constantly grateful to God for the resources, people, and opportunitie...
05/26/2026

We believe in the healing power of prayer! We are constantly grateful to God for the resources, people, and opportunities he has provided our program. Please pray for the families on our waiting list and the volunteers that will be serving them!

Having a strong porch not only allows for safe access in and out of a home, it is also another way to form relationships...
05/22/2026

Having a strong porch not only allows for safe access in and out of a home, it is also another way to form relationships. Sitting on a front porch and having a conversation is as much a repair for the soul as it is a physical repair for the home!

We love our volunteers, and we are so grateful for all they do! Without them, we could not serve our community with all ...
05/19/2026

We love our volunteers, and we are so grateful for all they do! Without them, we could not serve our community with all these beautiful home repairs throughout the year. If you’re interested in volunteering with us, check out our website, operationbackyard.klf.org, on how to get involved!

Operation Backyard recently built an access ramp with help from the Chaminade Julienne High School baseball team. In tow...
05/16/2026

Operation Backyard recently built an access ramp with help from the Chaminade Julienne High School baseball team. In town for a baseball tournament, they spent one of their days volunteering and lifting up our community! We are so grateful they’d use a day off from the tournament to partner with us.

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Knoxville, TN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+18655242774

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