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Progress of Blount County Family Promise
As we continue towards the date of August 1, 2008 as our launch date we will be keeping you informed of our progress. Below is the current status of the four parts of our network: Day Center, Host Congregations, Fundraising, Transportation.
- Day Center
- The Day Center committee is currently looking for options for a Day Center. If you know of a space that may be available that would be at least 800sq ft, and has showers please contact Ann Drake at 865-250-9472. For a full list of requirements please download our informational flyer.
- Host Congregations
- The following have committed to being host congregations:
- Monte Vista Baptist
- Fairview United Methodist
- First United Methodist Maryville
- Sycamore Tree United Methodist
- First Baptist Maryville
- St. Andrew's Episcopal
- Friendsville First Baptist
- Fundraising
- We are officially incorporated
- Our Non-Profit Status should be approved by the end of August
- Received grant from United Way
- Transportation
- The transportation committee has secured a van and is working on getting a trailor. We are looking for an 8 by 10 enclosed trailor to transport cots, mattresses, and belongings in from week to week. If you can help us find one please email us
