KIN provides training and builds collaborative community partnerships for the successful integration of our international neighbors in the Knoxville Metro Area. KIN encourages and empowers long-time locals to see and accept their international neighbors as we envision a metro Knoxville where everyone is welcomed--even embraced--regardless of country-of-origin. We connect volunteers with internationals, bringing in other nonprofits, government organizations, churches, and businesses when appropriate so our international neighbors can thrive. This might mean English as a Second Language classes, driving lessons, advice on parenting, financial guidance, or any of a hundred other things one needs to know before one can truly integrate into metro Knoxville life. Most importantly, we connect people for the purpose of friendship--something we all need! This year (2021), we're encouraging everyone with our theme, The Nations Next Door. We'll help you recognize and befriend people from other countries who are already beside you at work, at school, or in your neighborhood. If you want to know more, go to www.kin-connect.org today.
