From the Executive Director: Got Candy?
The weather certainly doesn’t reflect it, but fall is here and Halloween is right around the corner. In just a few weeks we will be holding our Second Annual Spooktacular at the Parkway Drive-In. We hope you will join us on October 11 & 12 for fun movies, inflatables, and Trunk or Treat. We […]
Misti’s Story
In her own words: Alright. So here goes one of the hardest posts I have done but to those struggling… maybe it will help. I said I would tell a little about my life over the last year and why I’m always so happy now. Sorry for the very long post. I know I haven’t […]
From the Executive Director: Big News!
I have some big news to share with you! Earlier today, Family Promise of Blount County signed the papers on the purchase of a new retail space. We will soon be opening a thrift store on Lincoln Road in Alcoa. This thrift store will not only allow the families we serve to have easier access […]
Houses for Change
What are “Houses for Change” ? Our donation collection boxes resemble a house! People just place their spare change in the box to help create change for Blount County families! This would be the perfect project for your family, Sunday school class, youth group, place of business – ANYWHERE you think people might support Family […]
Taylor’s Story
I had an infant and a 4 year old when I came into the program. I had a job. I had a car, I just didn’t have a roof over our heads. I walked into Kathi’s office, spoke with her and got accepted into the program. We went through the program and went into transitional […]
Auction Info and Prize Wheel!
Live Auction at the Greatest Show Gala – CLICK HERE Silent Auction – bid from your phone – You do not have to be present at the Gala to win! Bid from an app or your desktop. CLICK HERE CLICK HERE FOR PRIZE WHEEL INFO
Mariah’s Story
I was currently unemployed at the time, and my husband was trying to get his disability paperwork in order. We had been staying with my in-laws at the time and that situation quickly because unable for us to stay there anymore. They had their own financial struggles. I remember coming into the office and speaking […]
Community CLS – United Way of Blount County
United Way of Blount County Connect Lead Serve We can’t thank you enough! They came to do some landscaping last month and surprised our families today with a picnic table! ??? Thank you Community CLS and United Way of Blount County! To learn about click CLS Clubs https://unitedwayblount.org/our-work
Introducing our Interim Executive Director
As was announced this week, I have been named Interim Director of Family Promise of Blount County. I am excited about getting to know more of our volunteers and supporters in the coming months. Family Promise of Blount County has the most amazing volunteers who truly live up to the mission of creating a community […]
Thank you Daily Times!
Lamar takes over as interim executive director of Family Promise Family Promise of Blount County has named an interim executive director, former board member Caroline Maynard Lamar, who replaces Kathi Parkins. “After nine years as executive director of Family Promise of Blount County, Kathi Parkins has resigned,” the written statement from the board reads. “Under […]
