KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Knoxville and Knox County’s Office of Housing Stability is preparing for forecasted frigid temperatures, and the office needs a little help.
The next week is expected to bring temperatures that rival the freeze of December 2022, meaning the office is opening warming shelters for those in need. However, the office is also asking for volunteers and donations.
First Alert Weather: Flurries now ahead of ice potential and an extended freeze, First Alert Weather Days
The warming shelters are located at the following locations:
- Fountain City United Methodist Church, 212 Hotel Rd.
- Vestal United Methodist Church, 115 Ogle Ave.
- Magnolia Avenue United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Magnolia Ave.
- Cokesbury Church, 9919 Kingston Pk.
- Salvation Army, 409 N Broadway (Homeless shelter overflow site)
Volunteers are needed to deliver meals, set up cots, provide transport, check people in or stay overnight. There’s several ways to get involved, depending on which site you’d like to volunteer for:
Fountain City United Methodist Church
Vestal United Methodist Church
Text AJ Jackson at 865-963-2661
Magnolia Avenue United Methodist Church
Text Kecia Armstrong at 865-228-0990
Cokesbury Church
Go to this link and click the “Volunteer Interest” button
Salvation Army
Go to this link.
The office is also taking donations of key supplies like blankets, sleeping bags, gloves and hats; new toiletries and socks are especially appreciated. Those interested in donating can take supplies to Knox Area Rescue Ministries at 418 North Broadway.
