Comments on: How can we love Knoxville?

By: Leslie

Leslie — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:49:03 +0000

Thanks for the info on Lost Sheep. I’ve worked one evening with them and I love Maxine’s excitement for what they are doing.

Great input!

By: Looch

Looch — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:57:56 +0000

I’ve helped out with Lost Sheep Ministries before, which feeds homeless and underprivileged people in the downtown Knoxville area.

I like how this organization got started (former homeless woman created it) and what they do is great, but I’m not too keen on the name. I mean, I’m pretty sure that not everybody there is a “lost sheep”, but nonetheless, they’re doing some good work to provide food (for more than just one night) and clothing for the homeless.

If you’d like to know more, you can read up on it here:

http://www.lostsheepministry.org/

As for your *new* question, Leslie…I’m impassioned because I know what a blessing it is to have more than I deserve/need. Also, any abundance we have should be shared with those who are lacking.

Great post, Leslie!

By: Leslie

Leslie — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:54:00 +0000

Thanks for the info Doug. It is a good reminder that it isn’t only the “traditional poor” who are having trouble eating in these diffucult economic times. Many solidly middle class families are also having trouble making it to the next pay check with the rising fuel and food costs. FISH is a great agency to help them and keep our community strong.

A new question, what issue impassions you enough to want to do something to change it?

By: Casey Peters

Casey Peters — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:08:29 +0000

I went to reply and realized that I had made comment text the same as the background. Not good.

Anyhow, volunteering to fish is an awesome idea. Never thought of that before.

By: Doug McCaughan

Doug McCaughan — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:35:32 +0000

Donate or volunteer to Fish. Many people run out of food and not just the poor. FISH helps by providing groceries and some dry goods for a few days with no questions asked while the family gets back on their feet.

People on fixed incomes (and for other reasons) have difficulty paying their electric billing. CAC will help a family that has fallen behind on their electric bill. CAC has constraints like only being one payment behind (I think) so people need to be informed of this service so that they can use it correctly.

TN Voices for Children is a group started by Tipper Gore which helps make sure parents of children with special needs are aware of services in the area. They will also advocate for the parent by attending IEPs when appropriate. See their website for more information.