About Us
Did you know:

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There are over 200 homeless in Cocke County.

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That number continues to increase with the recent disaster that hit our community, 

Hurricane Helene that took place on September 27, 2024. 

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The cost of living is going up, housing costs are rising,

and the average income is declining. 

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What does this mean for our community? 

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It means people are sleeping in cars, moving from couch to couch,

sleeping in hotels, or sleeping outside.

These are people just like us.

People who are veterans, families, children, our former neighbors,

classmates, students, and soldiers.

We realize building a homeless shelter will require the engagement of our whole community, which is not an option now. We will still work toward reducing the stigma associated with homelessness,

mental illness, and substance use disorders by treating those who walk through our

doors with kindness and compassion.

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We, at The Hope House of Cocke County, seek to help alleviate some of the struggles of

homelessness in our community and to assist with food, toiletries, community resources,

and various other needs that are client-dependent. 

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It's time to stop turning a blind eye to the suffering. 

Our mission is to provide hope to the homeless and under-housed,

especially the food-insecure residents of Cocke County.

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We are working towards our goal of providing the necessary

services in our community. 

Won't you please lend a hand?