Partnering To End Homelessness
Throughout our community, friends, neighbors, and co-workers are going through the devastating struggle of losing their homes. But we believe through partnerships and compassionate support, everyone in Blount County can have a place to call home.
A Place to Stay is the entry point to services for neighbors in Blount County, Tennessee, who are experiencing homelessness. In partnership with our unhoused neighbor and other community agencies, organizations, and businesses, we coordinate services and provide support to our neighbor in efforts to remove barriers to housing.
We Are Actively Engaged In:
- Listening to our neighbors experiencing homelessness, meeting them where they are
- With our neighbor, identifying and linking to community resources to remove barriers to housing
- Communicating with community partners and agencies to prevent duplication of and maximize services
- Creating pilot projects to meet the need for transitional, permanent supportive, and attainable housing
- Planning with the community to end homelessness in Blount County
It’s the Small Things
Jenna and Brent
Charles
Mark
Martha
What a Lot of People Need
When the Rent Eats First
A Tale of Many Lives
Getting Back on Track
Very Nearly Housed
We Can Help!
Mentoring / Life-Coaching
Support Services
Career Services
How to Get Started
Personal Needs Assessment
Together, Develop A Personal Action Plan
Identify Resources / Support Network
Assess and Monitor
12-Month Follow-Up Post Exit
Visit Our
Community Outreach
Resource Center
The Community Outreach Resource Center is located inside St. Andrews Episcopal Church Parish Hall and operates Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our staff listen to the neighbor’s needs and, with our neighbor’s help, create a plan to remove barriers. Follow-up is provided to ensure our neighbor’s trek is one of stability, self-sufficiency, and sustainability.
APTS Community Outreach Resource Center
Hours
Monday- Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Phone
Upcoming Events
Blessing Bowls
September 2025
11:30am - 1pm
Monte Vista Baptist Church 1735 Old Niles Ferry Rd, Maryville, TN 37803
Enjoy Soup And Good Company And Receive A Handmade Bowl…
SOS Day
Saturday, January 11th, 2025
12pm - 3pm
New Providence Presbyterian Church, 703 W Broadway, Maryville, TN 37801
A Hot Meal, Haircuts, Case Management, Walgreens Consult/Vaccinations, Clothing, Books, Eyeglasses…