SAMARITAN HOUSE FAMILY MINISTRIES
165 Jericho Way
Jefferson City, TN 37760
Samaritan House Family Ministries provides emergency shelter to women and children who are experiencing a housing crisis in Jefferson, Grainger, Cocke and Sevier Counties. The shelter seeks to create a home environment for residents as they work toward goals of self-sufficiency through employment, savings and the search for affordable housing. As a faith-based ministry, the shelter is blessed by support from area churches.
165 Jericho Way
Jefferson City, TN 37760
Samaritan House Family Ministries provides emergency shelter to women and children who are experiencing a housing crisis in Jefferson, Grainger, Cocke and Sevier Counties. The shelter seeks to create a home environment for residents as they work toward goals of self-sufficiency through employment, savings and the search for affordable housing. As a faith-based ministry, the shelter is blessed by support from area churches.
Individuals in need of shelter must:
- Possess a photo ID
- Pass a local police background check
- Pass a drug test
- Contact the shelter to complete a phone inquiry
Shelter Office Hours :
- Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sunday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Teaching a class such as budgeting, parenting or healthy eating
- Preparing a meal
- Leading a Bible study
- Helping with general maintenance or cleaning
- Yard work
- Organizing storage areas inside the shelter
Shelter Needs:
- Cleaning supplies (disinfecting wipes, floor cleaners, dishwashing liquid, bathroom cleaners and laundry detergent)
- Paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers and feminine hygiene items)
- Towels, sheets and blankets
- Personal hygiene (shampoo, toothpaste, body wash and deodorant)
- Food
- Paper plates, Styrofoam cups and plastic silverware
- Prayer
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