East Tennessee Now

Hand Up For Women is a non-profit ministry that offers life management and career-readiness resources for women suffering from addiction, abuse, poverty, and despair. Over its 20 years of existence, Hand Up For Women has graduated over 120 women from its program. This Thursday, February 29th, Hand Up For Women will be hosting their annual gala at the Grand Event Center to celebrate the women of the program along with “a story of miracles.” A story that we will learn more about from today’s guest, Eva from Hand Up For Women, who joined Darius Williams to talk more about Thursday’s special event. 

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Prom season is slowly approaching which means teens all across Knoxville will be searching for the perfect dress or tuxedo for their big night. Kristina Killebrew from Second Chance Prom Ministry called in to talk with Ashlee Crawford about their 12th annual Free Formal attire and services event coming up February 24th and shed light on the services they provide and how you can get involved. 

Also, as we move further into 2024, the city of Knoxville gets busier and busier and the Knoxville Habitat for Humanity is no exception. Tuesday, they will be hosting a watch party at Schulz Brau as UT Men’s Basketball takes on Missouri. Megan and Travis of Knoxville’s Habitat for Humanity open the show sitting down with Darius Williams to talk about the watch party and the many different ways you can get involved as a volunteer for upcoming events and programs with the organization. 

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Did you know that a 2023 report released by the Census Bureau revealed that over 26 million Americans are currently living without health insurance? Luckily, organizations such as Remote Area Medical are working to provide free, quality healthcare to those in need. Darius Williams sat down with Chris and Brad of Remote Area Medical to learn more about their upcoming free healthcare clinics and how you can get involved as a volunteer.

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Hundreds of Foster children in Knox County are counting on you this Christmas. 

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Support small businesses on December 2nd at this Merry Market.

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Toy collection with the Marines and Hawaiian Santa on November 11, 2023 at Concord Marina  

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Order your trees now through Dogwood Arts!

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Fundraising underway for 18,000 wreaths for veteran's grave sites. 

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A nonprofit organization, fighting to put a stop to veterans suicides, is hosting a fundraiser later this month.

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The Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center was started in 1983. The public is invited to the 40th anniversary celebration.

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