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📣 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! 📣

Are you looking for a meaningful way to serve our neighbors in need in East Tennessee?

Whether you're interested in planning activities for senior citizens, serving meals to those experiencing homelessness, helping maintain properties, or supporting mothers and children in crisis, there's a place for you here at Catholic Charities.

Your time and talents can make a real difference in the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors. 💙

Find your perfect volunteer opportunity today by visiting 👉 ccetn.org/volunteer to get started.

#Volunteer #CatholicCharities #EastTennessee #ServeYourNeighbors #CompassionInAction

At Catholic Charities of East Tennessee, we believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.

Each day, we walk alongside individuals and families facing poverty, homelessness, food insecurity, immigration challenges, and other hardships, offering hope, support, and a path forward.

Together, we are building a stronger, more compassionate East Tennessee for all.

Find Help. Volunteer. Get Involved at www.ccetn.org

#CatholicCharities #EastTennessee #CompassionInAction #ServeWithLove

🌟🙌VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT 🙌🌟

A special thank you to our wonderful volunteers, Mary & Kimberly, from St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church for joining us and helping make a difference during our TN Strong Families Loudon County Group Classes & Support Group!

If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community, we’d love to have you join our volunteer team. Every act of service makes a difference. Find out more about our volunteer opportunities here: ccetn.org/volunteer

If you live in Loudon County and are pregnant, our TN Strong Families Group Classes & Support Groups are here to provide encouragement, education, resources, and a supportive community.

We’d love to welcome you!

#CatholicCharities #EastTennessee #CommunityinAction #VolunteerAppreciation #StThomas

🌟 Thank You, Just Love Coffee & Cafe! ☕

We are incredibly grateful to Just Love Coffee & Cafe in Alcoa for recently hosting their Summer Celebration event and choosing to allow some of the proceeds to benefit our programs here at Catholic Charities of East Tennessee!

This week, Lydia, the owner of the coffee shop presented a generous donation from event proceeds, and we couldn't be more thankful. Their commitment to giving back helps us continue serving individuals and families throughout our community.

Thank you to everyone who attended the event, enjoyed a cup of coffee, and helped make this donation possible. Together, we're building a stronger, more compassionate East Tennessee. 💙

#ThankYou #CommunityPartners #CatholicCharities #EastTennessee #SupportLocal

💚💗RACHEL'S VINEYARD WEEKEND RETREAT 💗💚

We are happy to present the upcoming Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat for healing after abortion.

➡FREE for anyone, man, woman, grandparent, or child who has been impacted by an abortion. ⬅

The weekend is a unique and effective process designed specifically to help you experience the mercy and compassion of God. There are many exercises to help you grieve your loss and an opportunity to understand and release the deep feelings of anger, shame, guilt, and grief that frequently accompanies an abortion experience.

This process is extremely helpful for those who struggle with forgiving themselves or others. The weekend will help your soul find a voice and transform the pain of the past into hope.

Rachel's Vineyard is a "therapy for the soul" which combines a unique and creative process for psychological and spiritual healing.

Catholic Charities of East TN's Pregnancy Help Center will be hosting a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat on:

⏰DATE:
September 18-20, 2026

📍LOCATION:
Christ Prince of Peace Retreat Center
250 Locke Ln
Benton, TN 37307

ONLY 10 SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE!

Interested? Contact Program Leader, Sandi Davidson at 865-776-4510 or sandi@ccetn.org

Read more about it online at www.rachelsvineyard.org OR visit ccetn.org/events.

All requests are strictly confidential.

💪🤰TN STRONG FAMILIES 💪🤰

We had a wonderful time connecting with our community at the Loudon County Health Department event earlier this month! 💙

Our TN Strong Families team was proud to share information about the Pregnancy Help Center and the resources, support, and services available to pregnant women and families throughout our community.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our tent to learn more, ask questions, and connect with us. We are grateful for every opportunity to support families and help ensure they have access to the care and resources they need. 💕

#TNStrongFamilies #PregnancyHelpCenter #CommunitySupport #FamilyResources #LoudonCounty

🌟🙏 VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION 🙏🌟

A huge THANK YOU to the amazing group of volunteers who came to our Disaster Relief warehouse!

They spent their time helping clean, organize, and take inventory, and their hard work made a tremendous difference. The attached photos show the results of all they accomplished.

Thank you for your servant hearts, positive attitudes, and willingness to help. We couldn't do this work without volunteers like you! ❤️

#CatholicCharities #EastTennessee #CommunitySupport #VolunteerAppreciation #CompassionInAction

💙💪SUPPORT THE MISSION 💙💪
Did you know? 1 in 10 persons in poverty are served by Catholic Charities annually. Your support helps provide help and create hope for our most vulnerable neighbors in need.

Here in East Tennessee, you can make a meaningful impact by supporting CCETN. Your gift helps provide essential services like food, shelter, disaster relief, pregnancy support and other emergency relief assistance to our neighbors in need throughout the region.

If you’d like to support our any of our 14 programs that services 36 counties, please consider a gift today. Please also consider making a monthly, recurring donation – this helps us to plan and sustain the work we do!

Your continued generosity helps keep the lights on, the doors open, and the path forward possible for each neighbor who comes to us in need of emergency resources and help meeting their basic needs and more.

Every little bit helps. Together, we can make a real-life difference!

Make a gift here: ccetn.org/donate
#CatholicCharities #EastTennessee #ShareTheLove #CCETN #CommunitySupport

“Inspiring. Impactful. Surprising." These are some of the words we heard in response to visits to the People of Hope museum. Thank you to each and everyone who took the time to stop by and engaged with the museum while it toured through East Tennessee.

Thank you, WDEF for the wonderful coverage of People of Hope Museum!

People of Hope will be in Chattanooga at Miller Park today only until 3PM, and entirely free to the public. Come see us!

“We don’t allow a person’s situation to define their dignity,” says Deacon Dave Duhamel, the Executive Director of East Tennessee Catholic Charities.

“We see dignity in each and every single person. And our job is to try and help them in some small way, meet their needs, but most importantly, get them and lift them up so that they don’t have to suffer from these situations for a long period of time.”

For the full story, visit: https://lnkd.in/gmjsnD3A

To learn more about People of Hope Museum visit peopleofhope.us

Happening Now! Today is the FINAL chance to see the People of Hope Museum here in East Tennessee. We’re here at Miller Park until 3PM.

Come pop by and see us.

After today, it’s off to Memphis.
#PeopleofHopeMuseum #CatholicCharities #EastTennessee #Chattanooga

Day 1 of People of Hope Museum in Chattanooga is complete! Come back and see us tomorrow at Miller Park from 9am -3pm for the FINAL DAY and last chance to see it while it’s in East Tennessee. After that, off to Memphis!

For full details about this free immersion experience, visit PeopleofHope.us

Happening now at Miller Park until 3PM ! Come see us 🫶 Today and tomorrow only!

Learn more about this FREE immersive, exhibit at peopleofhope.us

We’re all set up! Come see the People of Hope Museum today and tomorrow in Chattanooga from 9-3pm at Miller Park!

We are thrilled to be able to share this special event with our Chattanooga community! Please review the important event details below to help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Event Information
Event: People of Hope Museum - Chattanooga Tour Stop
Location: Miller Park 928 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Date: Tuesday, August 11 - Wednesday, August 12
Time: 9AM - 3PM
Cost: FREE

This is a perfect opportunity to bring friends, families, groups, and colleagues.

Come explore inspiring firsthand accounts, share their own stories of service, and learn new ways to make a difference in their communities.

Full details here at ccetn.org/events

#PeopleOfHope #CatholicCharities #FaithInAction

TOMORROW the People of Hope Museum will be arriving in Chattanooga at Miller Park!

We are thrilled to be able to share this special event with our Chattanooga community! Please review the important event details below to help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Event Information
Event: People of Hope Museum - Chattanooga Tour Stop
Location: Miller Park 928 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Date: Tuesday, August 11 - Wednesday, August 12
Time: 9AM - 3PM
Cost: FREE

This is a perfect opportunity to bring friends, families, groups, and colleagues.

Come explore inspiring firsthand accounts, share their own stories of service, and learn new ways to make a difference in their communities.

Full details here at ccetn.org/events

#PeopleOfHope #CatholicCharities #FaithInAction

Thank you, Knoxville! That’s a wrap. Next up? Chattanooga!

Are you ready? Come see The People of Hope Museum on Tuesday, August 11- Wednesday, August 12 from 9AM -3PM.

Learn everything you need to know about this free, immersive experience at peopleofhope.us

Happening now until 3PM TODAY ONLY!!

Swing by World’s Fair Park today for your final chance to step inside this one-of-a-kind traveling museum and experience powerful stories of faith, hope, and service from Catholic Charities staff and volunteers across the country.

Explore inspiring firsthand accounts, share their own stories of service, and learn new ways to make a difference in their communities.

Made possible through a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

East Tennessee Tour Dates:
📍Knoxville, TN : TODAY ONLY, August 8th at World’s Fair Park 9AM-3PM
📍Chattanooga, TN : TUESDAY, August 11- WEDNESDAY, August 12th at Miller Park 9AM-3PM
Hosted by Catholic Charities of East TN.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

We hope you will stop by to see it this weekend — and bring your friends (or colleagues)!

Full details here at ccetn.org/events

#PeopleOfHope #CatholicCharities #FaithInAction #Volunteer #HopeInAction ComingToTown

And that’s a wrap for Day 1 of the People of Hope Museum in downtown Knoxville. We’ll be open tomorrow from 9AM - 3PM. Come pop by for the last chance to check out this impactful, limited time only exhibit before it makes its way to Chattanooga next week.

Come with an open mind, leave inspired.

Learn more about this free exhibit at peopleofhope.us

🚛✨ Today’s the Day! People of Hope is here! ✨🚛

Join us today for People of Hope, a unique traveling museum sharing powerful stories of faith, hope, and service from Catholic Charities staff and volunteers across the country. Explore inspiring firsthand accounts, reflect on the impact of serving others, and discover ways you can make a difference in your community.

We invite you to stop by, experience these stories, and share your own journey of service.

East Tennessee Tour Dates:

📍Knoxville, TN : THIS FRIDAY, August 7- SATURDAY, August 8th at World’s Fair Park 9AM-3PM

📍Chattanooga, TN : TUESDAY, August 11- WEDNESDAY, August 12th at Miller Park 9AM-3PM

Hosted by Catholic Charities of East TN.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

We hope you will stop by to see it this weekend -- and bring your friends (or colleagues)!

Full details here at ccetn.org/events

#PeopleOfHope #CatholicCharities #FaithInAction #Volunteer #HopeInAction #ComingToTown

🚛✨ The People of Hope Museum is coming TOMORROW! ✨🚛

Step inside this one-of-a-kind traveling museum and experience powerful stories of faith, hope, and service from Catholic Charities staff and volunteers across the country. Visitors can explore inspiring firsthand accounts, share their own stories of service, and learn new ways to make a difference in their communities.

Made possible through a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

East Tennessee Tour Dates:
📍Knoxville, TN : TOMORROW, August 7- SATURDAY, August 8th at World’s Fair Park 9AM-3PM
📍Chattanooga, TN : TUESDAY, August 11- WEDNESDAY, August 12th at Miller Park 9AM-3PM
Hosted by Catholic Charities of East TN.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

We hope you will stop by to see it this weekend — and bring your friends (or colleagues)!

Full details here at ccetn.org/events

#PeopleOfHope #CatholicCharities #FaithInAction #Volunteer #HopeInAction ComingToTown

🚛✨ The People of Hope Museum is coming to town this Friday! ✨🚛

Step inside this one-of-a-kind traveling museum and experience powerful stories of faith, hope, and service from Catholic Charities staff and volunteers across the country. Visitors can explore inspiring firsthand accounts, share their own stories of service, and learn new ways to make a difference in their communities.

Made possible through a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

East Tennessee Tour Dates:
📍Knoxville, TN : THIS FRIDAY, August 7- SATURDAY, August 8th at World’s Fair Park 9AM-3PM
📍Chattanooga, TN : TUESDAY, August 11- WEDNESDAY, August 12th at Miller Park 9AM-3PM
Hosted by Catholic Charities of East TN.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

We hope you will stop by to see it this weekend -- and bring your friends (or colleagues)!

Full details here at ccetn.org/events

#PeopleOfHope #CatholicCharities #FaithInAction #Volunteer #HopeInAction #ComingToTown

📣 STARTING IN 3 DAYS (This Friday)! 📣

The countdown is on! People of Hope Museum: Faith-Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors is on the way to East Tennessee, arriving to Knoxville THIS FRIDAY.

East Tennessee Tour Dates:
📍Knoxville, TN : THIS FRIDAY, August 7- SATURDAY, August 8th at World’s Fair Park 9AM-3PM
📍Chattanooga, TN : TUESDAY, August 11- WEDNESDAY, August 12th at Miller Park 9AM-3PM
Hosted by Catholic Charities of East TN.

Step into an immersive storytelling experience that is traveling across the country, inviting us to see poverty through the eyes of our neighbors and community members.

This powerful exhibit will feature inspiring stories and interactive experiences. In the end, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges many families face every day.... and discover meaningful ways to make a difference!

This experience is more than awareness; it’s an opportunity to take action, build compassion, strengthen our community, and enrich both your life and the lives of others.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

We hope you will stop by to see it this weekend — and bring your friends (or colleagues)!

Full details here at ccetn.org/events

#PeopleofHopeMuseum #EndPoverty #MakeADifference #CatholicCharities #EastTennessee

📣 STARTING THIS FRIDAY! 📣

Step into an immersive storytelling experience that is traveling across the country, inviting us to see poverty through the eyes of our neighbors and community members. Through powerful stories and interactive experiences, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges many families face every day.... and discover meaningful ways to make a difference.

This experience is more than awareness; it’s an opportunity to take action, build compassion, strengthen our community, and enrich both your life and the lives of others.

East Tennessee Tour Dates:
📍Knoxville, TN on Friday, August 7- Saturday, 8th at World’s Fair Park 9AM-3PM
📍Chattanooga, TN on Tuesday, August 11- Wednesday, 12th at Miller Park 9AM-3PM
Hosted by Catholic Charities of East TN.

Join us starting THIS weekend for this FREE interactive and immersive experience and be part of a movement that turns empathy into action. ❤️

Learn more here at ccetn.org/events

#PeopleofHopeMuseum #EndPoverty #MakeADifference #CatholicCharities #EastTennessee CatholicCharitiesUSA

🫶 VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION 🫶
We are so grateful for our amazing volunteers! 🙌❤️From serving meals and building beds to organizing supply closets, they do it all with a smile. We truly appreciate your time, energy, and love they poured into our Horizon House and Pregnancy Help Center today!

Thank you for making a real difference in our community every single day.

Want to join them? Send us a message to learn how you can help!

#VolunteerAppreciation #CommunityStrong #CatholicCharities #EastTennessee #Service

📣 STARTING NEXT WEEKEND! 📣

Step into an immersive storytelling experience that is traveling across the country, inviting us to see poverty through the eyes of our neighbors and community members. Through powerful stories and interactive experiences, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges many families face every day.... and discover meaningful ways to make a difference.

This experience is more than awareness; it's an opportunity to take action, build compassion, strengthen our community, and enrich both your life and the lives of others.

East Tennessee Tour Dates:
📍Knoxville, TN on August 7-8th
📍Chattanooga, TN on August 11-12th
Hosted by Catholic Charities of East TN.

Join us starting next weekend for this FREE interactive and immersive experience and be part of a movement that turns empathy into action. ❤️

Learn more here at ccetn.org/events

#PeopleofHopeMuseum #EndPoverty #MakeADifference #CatholicCharities #EastTennessee #CatholicCharitiesUSA

🌱DONOR SHOUTOUT 🌱
We are so grateful to All Saints Catholic Parish for their generous donation of school supplies to our Pregnancy Help Center! ✏️📚

Their kindness and support will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients and their children. Our staff and families are truly grateful for your generosity and for the continued support you provide to our mission.

Thank you for helping us empower families and ensure children are prepared for a successful school year! 💙

#donorshoutout #allsaintschurch #catholiccharities #easttennessee #dioknox

💙 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP 💙

Recently, our Pregnancy Help Center had the privilege of attending the 2026 Tennessee Pregnancy Center Network Conference in Chattanooga.

It was an incredible opportunity to connect with pregnancy centers from across Tennessee, share about our mission, exchange ideas, and learn from one another’s experiences. We were especially encouraged by the many inspiring stories of hope, resilience, and lives impacted through compassionate care and support.

We are grateful for the opportunity to grow alongside others who are dedicated to serving women, children, and families with dignity, compassion, and love.

The knowledge, resources, and relationships gained during the conference will help strengthen our ministry and our ability to serve those who turn to us for support.

We look forward to putting what we’ve learned into practice as we continue accompanying families in our community with hope and care. 💙

#PregnancyHelpCenter #CatholicCharities #EastTennessee #CompassionInAction #TennesseePregnancyCenterNetwork #CommunityCare #SupportingFamilies

We’re all set up! Come see us SUNDAY 10-3PM at @justlovealcoatn for the last day of their Summer Celebration weekend!

Just Love Coffee & Cafe-Alcoa is an amazing place to support, especially when you’re looking for a brew-tiful way to give back to a great cause.

WHY:

☕ $2 from every drink purchased SUNDAY will benefit our programs here at Catholic Charities of East TN.
🎈Bring the whole family for live music, chalk art, corn hole, and various kids activities, PLUS Spin the Wheel for a prize, and a raffle for an extra special gift basket when you make a charitable donation.
💙Just Love Coffee is splitting the proceeds among the three charities participating.

Come say hi and see Catholic Charities!

WHERE📍: Just Love Coffee & Cafe - Alcoa 1120 Franck St #101, Alcoa, TN 37701

Come out SUNDAY for some fellowship and coffee that will help support a great cause!

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CELEBRACION SOCIAL DE VERANO

Domingo 26/7

2 dólares por cada bebida benefician a Caridades Católicas del Este de Tennessee

Se ofrecerán pequeñas muestras de comida y bebidas

Habrá Juegos, sorteos y premios provenientes de negocios locales

Música cristiana, actividades para niños y mucho más.
#JustLoveCoffee #SummerCelebration #Catholiccharities #easttennessee

☕☀JOIN JUST LOVE COFFEE'S SUMMER SOCIAL CELEBRATION ☀☕
Here's another reminder to visit Just Love Coffee Cafe - Alcoa this weekend for their three day long grand re-opening!

Each day Just Love Coffee has invited a different nonprofit organization to be onsite to advertise their organization. Sunday, July 26th is Catholic Charities of East TN's Day from 10am-2pm!

$2 from every drink purchased on SUNDAY, July 26th will benefit us here at CCETN. Throughout the weekend there will be music, chalk art, balloons, corn hole, etc. There will also be a raffle for an extra special gift basket when you make a charitable donation and a Spin the Wheel for a prize.

Just Love Coffee is splitting the proceeds among the three organizations participating.

Come out Sunday for some fellowship and coffee that will help support a great cause!

COMMUNITY PARTNERS🍊

Recently, Chasity Galyon, Program Manager of our A Loving Option Adoption Program at Catholic Charities of East Tennessee attended the Field Instructor Training at the University of Tennessee College of Social Work.

This training allows our adoption program to serve as a field placement site for BSSW and MSSW interns, providing future social workers with valuable hands-on experience while supporting the important work of adoption services in our community.

We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with the UT College of Social Work and help mentor the next generation of social work professionals.

We look forward to welcoming and working alongside future interns as they learn, grow, and make a difference in the lives of children and families throughout East Tennessee. ❤️

#CatholicCharitiesETN #ALovingOption #AdoptionServices #UTKSocialWork #FutureSocialWorkers #RockyTop #ServingEastTennessee #SocialWorkEducation #CommunityPartnerships

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