The Homeward Podcast
This Podcast is brought to you by Knox Area Rescue Ministries. Our mission is to illuminate the human stories behind homelessness, redefining what 'home' truly means through real voices, honest conversations, and education that fosters empathy, awareness, and action.
The Homeward Podcast
Episode 12: We Can Do This!
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No single agency by itself is going to solve homelessness. Collaboration is key. Celia is joined by Erin Read from the Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability and they talk teamwork, warming centers, and housing.
Mentions:
- Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability
- Continuum of Care
- KPD Community Partnership Officers
- Rapid Fire Definitions (listen to find out!):
- Coordinated Entry
- Emergency Shelter
- Transitional Programs & Housing
- Permanent Supportive Housing
- Aftercare & Supportive Services
- KCDC
- Underbuilding
- First Creek at Austin
- Mixed-Income Development
- Warming Centers
- Knox County Grants & Community Development
- Online Training
- Mobile Meals, United Way, and UT Athletics
- Operation Hero’s Hill
*Note: this episode was recorded on January 16, 2026.
Sticky Notes:
- Four words: We can do this!
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