Catholic Charities of East Tennessee

🆘 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS 🆘

Would you like to serve your neighbors through one of our many programs? Whether it is planning an activity for senior citizens, serving meals to the homeless, helping maintain properties, or serving mothers and children in crisis, Catholic Charities would love to help you find the right fit!

For those 18 and older, an orientation to our mission and programs will take place June 16th 6-8 pm at St Thomas Parish (Fellowship Hall) 1580 Thomas Wood Way, Lenoir City, TN 37772 .

Please email 📩 [email protected] to RSVP.

Our mission thrives because of amazing people like YOU.

Join our volunteer team and help us provide help and create hope --one moment at a time.

RSVP by email to get started.

🎉 1 WEEK TO GO! 🎉

We’re just 7 days away from our Creators of HOPE - Knoxville Annual Fundraiser, and we can’t wait to celebrate with YOU!

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with purpose, community, and impact. Every ticket, donation, and share helps make a difference!

📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 6-8pm
📍 Five Thirty Lounge (Rooftop, Hyatt Place) 530 S. Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37902
🎟️ Space is limited. Get your tickets now: ccetn.org/events (ONLY 4 LEFT)

Let’s come together and make it count!

📢 EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT📢
This month we are recognizing Dee Hurley for her dedication and commitment to the clients at Samaritan Place.

As a Life Skills Coach, Dee consistently goes above and beyond to support clients through some of life’s biggest transitions. 🎉

Recently, Dee has demonstrated exceptional commitment assisting with client move outs, helping ensure individuals and families have the support, encouragement, and resources they need during what can often be a stressful time. 💪

She has also taken a lead role in the aftercare program, helping to strengthen follow-up support and continuity of care once clients transition out of our program. ❤️

While successful move outs are truly a team effort involving many staff members working together, Dee’s willingness to step in, take initiative, and help wherever needed has not gone unnoticed.

Thank you, Dee, for your compassion, teamwork, and commitment to making a difference every day!

Your dedication helps strengthen both our mission and the clients we serve.

Today we are happy to celebrate Finalization Day for this precious baby girl! 💙
It has been a joy to witness the love and connection that has grown between this sweet little girl and her family. The bond they share is beautiful, and the care, patience, and devotion shown by the family have been evident every step of the way.
We are so excited that this long-awaited day has finally arrived. Today marks an important milestone in a journey built on love, commitment, and hope. We celebrate alongside everyone who has been part of this little girl’s story.
Congratulations to the P Family on this special day! Wishing your family a lifetime of love, happiness, and cherished memories together. ❤️✨

The Office of Immigrant Services (OIS) at Catholic Charities of East Tennessee is the only Department of Justice (DOJ) recognized law office in East Tennessee that provides low-bono or pro-bono immigration legal services to the regions, immigrant and refugee communities.

We work on DACA Renewals, Work Permits, Family Petitions, Permanent Residence Renewals, New Applications for Permanent Residence and Naturalization among other cases that are eligible under USCIS.

We DO NOT attend cases in Immigration court.

Our Offices are at:
Knoxville, TN - [email protected]
TriCities - Johnson city - [email protected]
Chattanooga, TN [email protected]
For more information, visit: ccetn.org/family

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La Oficina de Servicios para Inmigrantes (OIS) de Catholic Charities of East Tennessee es la única oficina legal reconocida por el Departamento de Justicia (DOJ) en el este de Tennessee que ofrece servicios legales de inmigración a bajo costo o *pro bono* a las comunidades de inmigrantes y refugiados de la región.

Tramitamos renovaciones de DACA, permisos de trabajo, peticiones familiares, renovaciones de residencia permanente, nuevas solicitudes de residencia permanente y naturalización, entre otros casos elegibles ante el USCIS.

NO representamos casos ante los tribunales de inmigración.

Nuestras oficinas se encuentran en:
Knoxville, TN - [email protected]
TriCities - Johnson City - [email protected]
Chattanooga, TN - [email protected]

Para más información, visite: ccetn.org/family

🚨 ALERTA DE FRAUDE 🚨 ¡Por favor compartan!

Estafadores están utilizando el nombre de Caridades Católicas para robar dinero a miembros de nuestra comunidad inmigrante.

Tengan cuidado con llamadas, mensajes de texto, correos electrónicos o mensajes en redes sociales que soliciten pagos, información personal o dinero relacionado con trámites migratorios.

Si tiene dudas sobre la legitimidad de una comunicación, comuníquese directamente con Caridades Católicas antes de tomar cualquier acción.

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨 Please Share!

Scammers are using the name of Catholic Charities to steal money from members of our immigrant communities.

Be cautious of unsolicited calls, text messages, emails, or social media messages requesting payments, personal information, or immigration-related fees.

If you are unsure whether a communication is legitimate, contact Catholic Charities directly before taking any action.

🤝DONOR SHOUTOUT🤝
We’re incredibly grateful to Knights of Columbus Council 8781 for their generous donation to support our mission at Catholic Charities of East TN!

Walt Hanson from KoC dropped by our home office to deliver checks from designated fundraisers at St John Neumann that benefit Samaritan Place, Children's Emergency Shelter, and Pregnancy Services.

They raised:
• $1,000 for Samaritan Place
• $1,000 for Children's Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center
• $2,355.77 to make the baby bottle drive tally $14,000

It's generosity like theirs that makes everything we do possible. Thank you for stepping up and making a difference! 🎉


Photographed from left to right is Paul Ritter, Ky Robinson, Walt Hanson, Michelle Kitts, Elsa Hernandez, and Tiffany Shreve.

👀🥳The Creators of HOPE Fundraiser is just around the corner on June 11th, and we don't want you to miss it!

Every cent raised that evening goes directly toward our mission to respond to the growing needs of our neighbors. Neighbors across East TN who are in need of food, shelter, counseling, and family support through times of crisis.

It's supporters like you who make that possible!

RSVP today to join us for a casual and enjoyable cocktail-styled event. Expect live entertainment by hot jazz band Kukuly and the Fuego, fine drinks, and unlimited heavy hors d'oeuvres as we celebrate those who make benefiting our most vulnerable neighbors possible. 🎉

Come celebrate how far we've come — and how much further we'll go together on June 11th. Space is limited! RSVP at ccetn.org/events.

Can’t come but still want to help out? Share this post or support the mission at ccetn.org/donate ♥