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Tennessee Valley Coalition for the Homeless

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Housing the homeless, educating the community, and equipping East TN to end homelessness across 12 rural counties.

Our Mission:
TVCH exists to provide services, education, and leadership, to develop lasting solutions to homelessness in our region. Our Vision:
TVCH works to create a region where homelessness is rare and lasts less than 30 days. We believe that all individuals deserve access to safe, decent, and affordable housing.

11/04/2026

We have mattresses available! 🛏️

Thanks to a generous donation, TVCH has 20 full-size mattresses available for individuals and families transitioning into stable housing! All mattresses are gently used and in very good condition.

If you or someone you know has experienced housing insecurity or recently secured housing and needs a mattress, please reach out through one of the following options:

📞 Call our Homeless Assistance Helpline at 888-556-0791 & leave a voicemail

📧 Email us at [email protected]

💻 Submit a “Contact a Case Manager” form under the ‘Get Help’ section of our website.

Please help us spread the word to those who may need this resource!

10/30/2026

What does home mean to you? 🏡

Over the past two weeks, TVCH had the opportunity to attend the Pellissippi State Community College Wellness Fairs at the Blount County, Strawberry Plains, Hardin Valley, and Magnolia campuses!

Our Youth Action Board (YAB) Coordinator, Angela Stolpe, spent time connecting with students and faculty, sharing information about our programs and resources, and having meaningful conversations about homelessness and housing insecurity in our communities.

At each event, Angela asked visitors one simple question: “What does home mean to you?” The responses were a powerful reminder that home means so much more than just having a roof over your head. It’s about safety, stability, comfort, love, and belonging. 💜

We’re grateful to Pellissippi State Community College for welcoming us to these events and to everyone who stopped by to share their perspectives, learn about our work, or connect with resources and support!

10/28/2026

That’s a wrap on our 2026 Mobile Shower Trailer season! 💜🚿

Last week, we held our final shower trailer event of the year! As temperatures begin to drop, we’ll be winterizing our trailer for the colder months and preparing to bring it back out in the spring once temperatures are consistently above freezing.

2026 has been an incredible year for our Mobile Shower Trailer program! We established three new shower locations, expanded our reach, and consistently brought this essential service to 10 of the 12 counties in our service area. The impact that access to a warm shower, clean clothes, and a little dignity can have on the well-being of those we serve is immeasurable.

While our shower trailer may be taking a break for the winter, our outreach efforts aren’t slowing down! Our team will continue traveling throughout our 12-county region, meeting individuals and families experiencing homelessness where they are. We’ll continue distributing essential supplies, connecting people with community resources, and providing regular check-ins and ongoing support to those who need it most.

We want to give a huge thank you to all of our community partners, volunteers, and supporters who helped make this year’s shower trailer season possible. We couldn’t provide this service without your generosity and dedication to our mission.

Enjoy a few of our favorite smiling faces and moments from this year’s shower events! We look forward to getting the trailer back on the road in spring 2027! 💜

10/17/2026

Every veteran deserves a safe place to call home. 🏠

TVCH is grateful to receive a $12,500 grant from the CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund at East Tennessee Foundation to support veterans experiencing homelessness as they work toward permanent housing.

This funding will help provide short-term housing while veterans move through the housing process with partner agencies. It will also allow us to provide cell phones so veterans can stay connected with their housing providers and complete the steps needed to secure a permanent place to live.

Our outreach team will continue checking in and providing essential supplies along the way, helping veterans stay connected to support throughout this transition.

A heartfelt thank you to CNS Y-12 and the East Tennessee Foundation for investing in our community and helping local veterans take the next step toward stability. Together, we’re making a difference! 💜

Are you a veteran in need of housing assistance? Call our Homeless Assistance Helpline at 888-556-0791 to learn more about this program and whether it may be able to help you.

10/12/2026

It’s always hard to say goodbye, especially to someone like Macrea!💜

Since joining TVCH in 2022, Macrea has been a familiar face in the communities we serve, always showing up with his big smile, a listening ear, and a heart for helping others. Over the past four years, he’s made so many people feel seen, cared for, and reminded that they’re not alone.

Macrea has helped establish and grow our Street Outreach program in his time here. He also founded and piloted our Mobile Shower Trailer in 2024, a program which now serves nine rural East TN counties and provides hundreds of showers each month to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Behind those accomplishments are countless conversations, relationships built, and moments of showing people that someone cares about what they’re going through.

As he begins his new role in the Office of Basic Student Needs at the University of Tennessee, we’re going to miss his warmth and laughter- but most of all we’ll miss the dedication he brings to the people he serves. We’re grateful for these years with him and for everything he’s helped make possible at TVCH. His impact will continue through the programs he built, the partnerships he strengthened, and the lives he touched along the way.

It’s hard to say goodbye, but we know you’ll go on to do great things and bring that same heart to whoever you serve next. UTK is lucky to have you! 🧡

Help us send Macrea off with some love! Leave a kind word, thank him for his years of service, or share your favorite Macrea memory in the comments. 💬

10/10/2026

We had a great time at YWCA’s Trunk-or-Treat Resource Fair last Friday!💜🎃

One of our staff members and one of our board members joined in the fun (in costume, of course) to represent TVCH, share resources, and connect with local individuals and families.

We love opportunities to celebrate alongside our neighbors while helping community members connect with services and support they may need. There were plenty of smiles, creative costumes, and meaningful conversations along the way!

Thank you to YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley for bringing everyone together and to all the community partners who helped make it such a fun and welcoming event!

10/08/2026

This is what it’s all about!💜

We had a wonderful morning yesterday at Feed My Sheep Ministries in Newport, providing warm showers, essential supplies, and connections to community resources for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Cocke County. Every conversation is a chance to build trust, offer support, and remind our neighbors that they matter.

Thank you to Feed My Sheep for welcoming us, and to Community Outreach Group and Sevier County CARES for joining us with additional essential supplies and extensive information on local addiction resources, recovery support, and overdose prevention services.

We’re grateful for partners who come together to meet our neighbors where they are — with kindness, dignity, and care.

10/06/2026

📣 We’re hiring! Join TVCH’s Outreach Team!

Want to make a difference for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in East Tennessee? We’re seeking compassionate, dependable people for two opportunities:

- Outreach Manager: A full-time, salaried position leading hands-on Street Outreach and Mobile Shower Trailer services, building community partnerships, and helping people connect with housing and essential resources.

- AmeriCorps Street Outreach Coordinator: A full-time service opportunity supporting outreach, distributing essential supplies, and assisting with shower trailer events while gaining valuable nonprofit experience.

Based in Knoxville, both roles serve communities across our 12-county service area, meeting people where they are with patience, respect, and compassion.

📄 Visit https://tvchomeless.org/about-us for full position details and application instructions!

Know someone who would be a great fit? Share this post and help us grow our team! 🤝

10/06/2026

Last week our Director of Outreach, Riley Lloyd, had the privilege of attending the 2026 Tennessee Nonprofit Conference in Franklin, hosted by the Tennessee Nonprofit Network (TNN). Two days of learning, meaningful conversations, and connections with nonprofit leaders from across the state offered fresh ideas and inspiration to bring back to our work serving neighbors experiencing homelessness throughout East Tennessee.

It was also wonderful to see TVCH board member Danielle Reggio in attendance, representing the nonprofit she leads, Trinity Dental Clinic! We’re grateful for her dedication to serving our community through both organizations.

Thank you to TNN for bringing together so many people committed to strengthening Tennessee’s communities. We’re excited to carry that energy forward as we continue building partnerships and meeting our neighbors with compassion, dignity, and hope.

10/02/2026

Big smiles, retro styles, and a whole lot of heart! 🪩💜

Thank you to The Bird & The Book for hosting last Friday’s ’80s Prom event benefiting TVCH! From the fun outfits to the dancing and laughter, it was a night of making memories while supporting our neighbors experiencing homelessness - with all event proceeds going to TVCH.

We’re grateful to everyone who joined the fun and showed some love for their community.

📸 Thank you to Mary Martin for capturing the smiles!

Address

PO Box 27051
Knoxville, TN
37927

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+18658590749

Website

https://linktr.ee/tvchomeless

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