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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.
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  
Residents in shelter are required to attend Budget classes and Bible Study, follow the house rules, complete daily chores, seek gainful employment and affordable housing, save 80% of income received while in shelter and provide weekly proof of income and savings. 
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.
​For phone inquiries or general questions contact us at (865) 475-5032.
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 
To volunteer or contact us, please click the links below:
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Food and Clothing Ministry/Home Repair Ministry
511 Municipal Drive
Jefferson City, TN 37760
Office: 865-475-5611
​Fax: 865-262-9076
Samaritan House Family Ministry
165 Jericho Way
Jefferson City, TN 37760
Office: 865-475-5032
​Fax: 865-262-9049
Donation Center
190 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy
Jefferson City, TN 37760
Office: 865-475-5032
​Fax: 865-262-9049
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  • Home
  • Ministry Areas
    • Food & Clothing Pantry
    • Home Repairs
    • Samaritan House
    • Donation Center
  • Volunteer
  • Contact Us
  • About
    • Summer Job Opportunities
    • AMOS Golf Tournament
    • Partners
    • AMOS Events
    • Community Events
    • Testimonial Page
    • A.O. Moments in Time
    • FAQ
    • AMOS Staff >
      • Americorps Staff
      • ETHRA Staff
      • Administrative Council
    • Our History
    • News Articles
    • Summer Programs
  • Donate