City of Knoxville
Madeline Rogero, Mayor
Knox County
Tim Burchett, Mayor

Tag Archives: reintegration

Video interviews of case managers in permanent supportive housing

January 25, 2011 – 11:10 am

Good case management is the essential “supportive” component of supportive housing for people who are leaving homelessness. What do case managers do? As discussed at length here, case managers often facilitate “…coordination of services at a community level. Case managers connect their clients with the resources they need to take control of their lives, and [...]

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Op-ed shows support for TYP

October 11, 2010 – 9:32 am

Bill Lyons and Larry Martin wrote an excellent op-ed that was published in the Sentinel on Saturday. Permanent supportive housing remains the most effective strategy in combating homelessness, and communities around the country have found ways to locate housing developments in scattered neighborhoods. These developments have a record of success for both the residents and [...]

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Faith-based mentoring program is underway

September 3, 2008 – 1:14 pm

We welcome Jessica Bocángel to her new position as the Faith-Based Mentoring Program Coordinator for the Compassion Coalition. The City of Knoxville published this press release yesterday, and the Sentinel covered her story today. The Ten-Year Plan is beginning its third year in Knoxville and Knox County. Knoxville’s faith community has been serving people who [...]

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