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News Story: KNOXNEWS.COM "Homeless Family Finds Help in Blount County"
Family Promise of Blount County is one of over 150 affiliates of the National Family Promise organization, which has been serving homeless families for 20 years. The goal of Family Promise is to help homeless families find lasting employment and housing through a network of congregations and local resources within Blount County that provide overnight accommodations and meals to families on a week-to-week basis.
Families in the program are often facing homlessness for the first time due to job loss, medical conditions, financial problems or other unforeseen circumstances.
In 2010...
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3060 nights of lodging were provided in local churches
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Approximately 9000 meals were served by host and support congregations
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14 families, including 25 children received help and support
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