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
Finding Shelter
Waiting For a New Home
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
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
Together We Thrive
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
11:30am - 1pm
Smithview Pavilion, 601 Smithview Drive, Maryville, TN 37803
Share a meal, learn about A Place to Stay and ways you can partner with us, and present awards to organizations, faith communities, businesses, individuals, and A Place to Stay partners who are positively impacting our community so that everyone can thrive!
SOS Day
Saturday, July 12th, 2025
12pm - 3pm
New Providence Presbyterian Church, 703 W Broadway, Maryville, TN 37801
A Hot Meal, Haircuts, Case Management, Consult/Vaccinations, Clothing, Books, Eyeglasses, Job Services, Legal Assistance, Showers, Kids Crafts, Snack Bags, Hygiene Bags, Employment And Training, Resume Assistance, Second Harvest Food, And Much More.
