Catholic Charities of East Tennessee is the service outreach ministry of the Roman Catholic Diocese of East Tennessee. Our mission is to help meet the needs of the poor and vulnerable of East Tennessee regardless of their religious affiliation. Last year we served nearly 28,000 individuals through 18 innovative programs and services throughout East Tennessee.
Our clients include:
- Children who are victims of abuse, neglect or other endangerment
- Seniors, including the homeless and victims of elder abuse
- Women and men dealing with the consequences of unplanned pregnancy
- Families wishing to adopt children
- Homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS or with chronic mental health issues
- Families in hardship, including immigrants, refugees and rural Appalachian families
- Families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or who are transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing