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Housing and homelessness (particularly the rise in homelessness many have noted in West Knox) is a complex and challenging topic—one that many of us find difficult to discuss. Yet, it is vital for the well-being of our community, businesses, and the future.Join us as we dive into the key factors contributing to these issues, how we arrived at this point, and what is being done now to address them. Local experts from a variety of sectors will join the conversation to explore how we can work together toward solutions. Our panel will include Tracey Williams, CEO of Volunteer Ministry Center, Katie McIlwain, Fig Tree Connection Center Director at at Cokesbury Church in West Knoxville, Erin Read, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability and law enforcement from both Knoxville Police Department and Knox County Sheriff’s Office.
Our emcee and discussion leader, Hallerin Hilton Hill, will guide the conversation, bringing three decades of experience in tackling tough topics and facilitating meaningful dialogue.
This luncheon is an opportunity to better understand the homelessness crisis and housing challenges in our area, and it will provide businesses and individuals with practical insights on how to help, or at least be more informed, so they can engage respectfully and constructively with our homeless community. It will also provide updates on the strategic planning being done to bring together partners from across the county for a more cohesive approach.
We invite all local business owners, residents, and community leaders to attend and be part of this important discussion.
Sponsorships, tables and individual tickets are available in limited quantities for this program. ALL Sponsorships include a pass-through donation to two participating entities working hard to solve this is issue (Volunteer Ministry Center and Cokesbury's Fig Tree Connection Center).
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cokesbury Church 9919 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922, 9919 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922-6923, United States,Knoxville, Tennessee, Louisville
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