AmeriCorps Vista

Subscribe
Careers
Blog
Events
Programs
About
Home

DONATE

CONTACT US/GET HELP

MAKE A LEGACY GIFT

PROVIDING HELP | CREATING HOPE

The Welcoming Knoxville Festival was organized to celebrate newly naturalized citizens in the city, as well as the greater immigrant community. It was hosted by the Office of Immigrant Services, a Catholic Charities of East Tennessee program that provides legal services to immigrants and refugees.

In the news

June 26, 2021

Welcoming Knoxville Festival celebrates naturalized neighbors in Knoxville

READ MORE

The Office of Immigrant Services, a Catholic Charities of East Tennessee program, will host a public Welcoming Knoxville Festival to celebrate newly naturalized citizens on Saturday, June 26 from 11 am until 2 pm at Suttree Landing Park.

In the news

june 25, 2021

Festival welcomes newly naturalized citizens to Knoxville

View news segment

It's every kid's dream to ride a tricycle or a bicycle. But for Jacob Phipps, due to his cerebral palsy, fulfilling that dream is not automatic. Recently, Jacob's family received a customized, off-road capable adaptive trike gifted to them by Catholic Charities of East Tennessee through funds made available from the James Wallace West Estate.

In the news

may 2, 2021

Two-year-old Signal Mountain boy gets special bike

READ MORE

A 2-year-old with cerebral palsy on signal mountain has been given a very special gift. Jacob Phipps was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was just one year old. The Phipps’ family was gifted and presented a fully customized, off-road capable, adaptive bike designed by Freedom Concepts and sponsored by Catholic Charities of East Tennessee.

In the news

April 29, 2021

Signal Mountain 2-year-old with cerebral palsy gets special bike

View news segment

Jacob Phipps is an energetic little boy with a bright smile. Despite his battle with cerebral palsy, his mom describes him as one of the happiest toddlers she’s ever seen. “For us, it fits with our mission of serving our community and it is a way to give back and a way to give families and give Jacob that dignity that he so deserves," Lori Sliwa, East Tennessee Catholic Charities, said. That dignity and a greater sense of normalcy is a big deal for Jacob and his family.

In the news

April 27, 2021

EYE ON HEALTH: Signal Mountain toddler gets special gift to give him more independence

READ MORE

Even though the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade did not happen this year, the Knoxville community is still doing all they can to celebrate and support families right here in East Tennessee. Help Fill the #KnoxPotOGold To support Catholic Charities of East Tennessee and their many wonderful programs. See Program Director, Paul Ritter discuss the funds the #KnoxPotOGold will benefit.

In the news

March 18, 2021

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a purpose

View the full Interview

Despite the Knoxville St. Patrick’s Day Parade being canceled this time last year, organizers have teamed up with the Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to find new ways to celebrate the holiday. See Executive Director, Lisa Healy’s interview here.

In the news

March 15, 2021

Knoxville’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration invites people to social media campaign

READ MORE

St. Michael’s continued to grow throughout the pandemic and the church is now in need of more space. [It is] also noted that the needs are great in the community. “St. Michael had a wonderful opportunity to host a food drive where residents of the county were able to pick some fresh products,” Rev. Deacon Kenneth Wandera said. “This was made possible through the Catholic Charities of East Tennessee in collaboration with the Farmers to Families program.

In the news

March 5, 2021

Wandera of St. Michael explains customs of Lent

Read More

The Raskob Foundation has supported CCETN’s Pregnancy Help Center (PHC) through the “Earn While You Learn” program with multiple grants since 2011. Their PHC’s provides services to couples and individuals who are navigating the varied challenges of pregnancy and parenthood. For every class completed, clients earn material items, like car seats and diapers, which promotes responsibility, builds self-esteem and self-sufficiency.

In the news

March 5, 2021

Partnerships working to alleviate poverty

LEARN MORE

With 25% more capacity, the LaFollette Pregnancy Help Center held an open house and debuted its new location in Woodson’s Mall. Read the full story here. 

In the news

February 18, 2021

Pregnancy Help Center hosts open house at new location

read MORE

The LaFollette Pregnancy Help Center to host an Open House debuting new location.

media Advisory

February 17, 2021

LaFollette Pregnancy Help Center debuts new location

Full media advisory

Alessandra Ceccarelli, Program Director of the Office of Immigrant Services, offered her expertise on immigrant relations following the executive order to revise the Civil Immigration Enforcement Policies and Priorities. Read the full story here.

In the news

February 11, 2021

DHS contacted Knox County Sheriff’s Office to ‘slow down’ 287(g) procedures while program is under review

LEARN MORE

Catholic Charities was awarded the GuideStar by Candid 2020 Bronze Seal of Transparency. 

In the news

February 9, 2021

CCETN Awarded for
Transparency

LEARN MORE

CCETN to Feed Area Families Struggling with Food Insecurity in partnership with USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program.

Press Release

COTOBER 14, 2020

Farmers to Families Food Box
Program Begins

FULL PRESS RELEASE

Events
Programs
About
Home
BLOG
Subscribe
CAREERS
AmericorpS Vista
CONTACT

DONATE

GET HELP

CCETN
 The Regas Building
318 N. Gay Street, Suite 100
Knoxville, TN 37917 • 865-524-9896

Chattanooga Administrative Office
5720 Uptain Road Bldg. 6100  Ste. 4800
Chattanooga, TN 37411 • 423-267-1297

CAREERS
LEADERSHIP
MEDIA
FINANCIALS

CCETN - The Regas Building, 318 N. Gay Street Suite 100
Knoxville, TN 37917 • 865-524-9896

Chattanooga Administrative Office • 5720 Uptain Road Bldg. 6100  Ste. 4800
Chattanooga, TN 37411 • 423-267-1297

No person shall, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful or discrimination under any program or activity.