Catholic Charities of East Tennessee

Name

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee

Legal name

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee Inc.

Website

https://ccetn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services (Nonprofit Human Services)

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food Services (624210), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Faith-Based / Nonprofit Assisted Living Providers (HLADABAH)

Keywords

• Emergency shelter services
• Homeless services
• Immigration legal services
• Food assistance programs
• Pregnancy support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Knoxville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute through one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, and planned giving. The organization runs annual fundraising events including the Creators of Hope fundraiser in Knoxville.
2. Foundation and Trust Grants: CCETN receives grants from charitable foundations and trusts, such as the Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust two-year grant for Samaritan Place.
3. Government Grants: State of Tennessee grant funding for programs such as the Tennessee Strong Families Program supporting pregnant women across East Tennessee.
4. Corporate and Church Partnerships: Support from corporate donors, churches, and community organizations including United Way, Food Lion Foundation, Publix Charities, and various Catholic organizations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee provides free social services across 36 counties in East Tennessee, including emergency and supportive housing (Samaritan Place for seniors, The Home Place for HIV/AIDS, CESAC for children, Medical Respite Care, Community Supportive Housing), food assistance (Hope Kitchen, Crazy Quilt, Bridge Ministry), pregnancy and family support (Pregnancy Help Centers, Mobile Ultrasound Clinic, TN Strong Families, A Loving Option Adoption), immigration legal services (DOJ-recognized Office of Immigrant Services), and disaster relief. All services are provided at no charge to individuals and families in need, regardless of religious background, and are supported by donations, grants, and church and corporate partnerships.

Product overview

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee operates as a multi-service nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of social service programs serving 36 counties in East Tennessee. The organization provides shelter programs (Samaritan Place for seniors, The Home Place for HIV/AIDS patients, Children's Emergency Shelter, and Medical Respite Care), food security initiatives (Hope Kitchen, Crazy Quilt Friendship Center, Bridge Ministry), pregnancy and family support services (Pregnancy Help Centers, Mobile Ultrasound Clinic, TN Strong Families, Adoption services), immigration legal services (Office of Immigrant Services), and disaster relief. The programs operate as distinct service offerings unified by the organization's mission to serve neighbors from conception to natural death with compassion and dignity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Samaritan Place: Emergency shelter and supportive housing program for seniors aged 60+ experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
• The Home Place
• Children's Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center (CESAC)
• HOPE Kitchen
• Crazy Quilt Friendship Center
• Bridge Ministry
• Office of Immigrant Services (OIS)
• A Loving Option Adoption
• Disaster Relief Program
• Mobile Ultrasound Clinic
• TN Strong Families
• Medical Respite Care

Products and services

• Samaritan Place A 52-bed emergency shelter and supportive housing program for seniors aged 60 and older experiencing homelessness or housing instability, offering emergency shelter, transitional housing, supportive services including daily living assistance, nutritious meals, and connections to community resources. Audience: homeless and housing-insecure seniors in East Tennessee.
• The Home Place A residential facility in Chattanooga providing a stable, healthy environment and intensive case management for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, offering low-cost supportive housing with access to medical care and support services. Audience: individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Chattanooga region.
• Children's Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center (CESAC) A 24/7 care facility in Knoxville for children from birth to 17 years removed from homes due to abuse or neglect allegations, providing safe shelter, meals, and support while awaiting foster care or relative placement. Audience: children in state custody in East Tennessee.
• Medical Respite Care Short-term residential care program for individuals experiencing homelessness who are recovering from illness or injury, offering safe recovery space, medical care access, and assistance with daily living activities to reduce hospital readmissions; partners with CHI Memorial Hospital. Audience: unhoused patients recovering from illness or injury in the Chattanooga area.
• Community Supportive Housing Permanent supportive housing program for adults diagnosed with chronic and severe mental illness, providing a stable non-medical residential environment with the goal of fostering residents' independence. Audience: adults with chronic and severe mental illness in East Tennessee.
• Hope Kitchen Food insecurity program addressing nutritional needs by providing nutritious meals and essential supplies to individuals and families in need through partnerships with local parishes and community organizations. Audience: food-insecure individuals and families in East Tennessee.
• Crazy Quilt Friendship Center A rural Appalachian support center in Newcomb, TN serving families for nearly 50 years with food pantry, emergency assistance, Pregnancy Help Center, and seasonal programs including Mountain Arts Program and Christmas toy distribution. Audience: families in rural Appalachian communities.
• Bridge Ministry Monthly meal service ministry operating on the fourth Sunday at Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM) in downtown Knoxville, offering nourishment and companionship to unhoused individuals through volunteer-driven outreach. Audience: unhoused individuals in downtown Knoxville.
• Pregnancy Help Centers Support centers offering free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, parenting classes, and the Baby Bucks program where parents earn baby supplies through educational participation. Audience: women facing unplanned or crisis pregnancies and new mothers.
• Mobile Ultrasound Clinic State-of-the-art mobile ultrasound unit serving rural communities with limited healthcare access, providing free pregnancy tests, early ultrasounds, and prenatal vitamins with compassionate professional care. Audience: pregnant women in rural East Tennessee communities.
• TN Strong Families Program State-funded program providing support to pregnant women including rental and utility assistance, food support, baby supplies, transportation help, and access to prenatal education across East Tennessee. Audience: pregnant women in need across East Tennessee.
• A Loving Option Adoption Licensed adoption services through a state-approved program facilitating private domestic adoptions, including adoption education, home studies, birth parent advocacy, counseling, legal guidance, and post-placement support. Audience: birth parents exploring adoption and families seeking to adopt.
• Office of Immigrant Services (OIS) Department of Justice recognized law office providing low-bono or pro-bono immigration legal services including DACA renewals, work permits, family petitions, permanent residence, and naturalization assistance across Knoxville, Tri-Cities, and Chattanooga offices. Audience: immigrants and refugees in East Tennessee.
• Disaster Relief Program Formal disaster response program providing immediate relief and ongoing support including housing assistance, food, financial relief, and long-term case management for families affected by disasters like Hurricane Helene. Audience: families in East Tennessee affected by natural disasters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25,000 bed nights provided to individuals needing shelter in one year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCUSA is the national membership office for Catholic Charities agencies. CCETN participates in national initiatives including the People of Hope storytelling museum tour. CCUSA provides programmatic support and national brand affiliation.
• CHI Memorial HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Medical Respite Care at The Home Place. CHI Memorial Hospital refers homeless patients recovering from illness or injury to CCETN's respite suite for safe recovery, reducing hospital readmissions.
• SiteOne Landscape SupplyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGenerously provided mulch for landscaping and property improvements at CCETN program facilities during Catholic Heart Work Camp youth volunteer activities.
• Pattersons ApplianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated a 20cf freezer to the Crazy Quilt Appalachian Outreach Program in Newcomb, TN, supporting food storage for the rural food pantry serving Appalachian communities.
• St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConducted baby bottle drive supporting Pregnancy Help Center program and donated baby formula. Partnership exemplifies parish engagement in CCETN's pregnancy support services.
• All Saints Charity Garden GroupGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided fresh produce basket donation to Samaritan Place staff as token of appreciation, demonstrating community garden partnership supporting senior shelter residents.
• Diocese of KnoxvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCETN is a ministry of the Diocese of Knoxville. The Bishop (Most Reverend Mark Beckman) serves as corporate member. CCETN operates in alignment with Catholic social teaching and Diocese priorities.
• Local Parishes and Community OrganizationsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local parishes and community organizations enables Hope Kitchen operations, Bridge Ministry at KARM, and extension of services throughout 36-county service area.
• Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBridge Ministry operates on the fourth Sunday of every month at KARM in downtown Knoxville, serving meals to hundreds of unhoused individuals each month.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National membership organization for Catholic Charities agencies. CCETN is a member agency; comparable in mission (faith-based social services) but operates nationally with 167 agencies versus CCETN's regional focus.
• Bethany Christian Services: National faith-based adoption and family services organization. Comparable to CCETN's A Loving Option Adoption program and pregnancy support services, but with national scope.
• Salvation Army Knoxville: Faith-based social services organization providing shelter, food, and disaster relief across East Tennessee. Comparable in faith-based service model and overlapping program areas (shelter, food, disaster response).

Regional players

• Volunteer Ministry Center: Knoxville-based nonprofit serving homeless individuals through shelter and supportive services. Comparable as a regional homeless services peer in the same East Tennessee geography.
• Appalachian Outreach: Faith-based nonprofit serving rural Appalachian communities in East Tennessee with food, clothing, and emergency assistance. Directly comparable to CCETN's Crazy Quilt Appalachian Outreach in Newcomb.
• Compassion Coalition (Chattanooga): Faith-based nonprofit network in Chattanooga coordinating services for homeless and vulnerable individuals. Comparable to CCETN's Chattanooga operations (The Home Place, OIS Chattanooga) in the same geography.
• Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM): Knoxville-based nonprofit serving homeless individuals through shelter, meals, and recovery programs. Directly comparable as a regional faith-affiliated homeless services provider; CCETN operates its Bridge Ministry at KARM facilities.
• Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee: Regional food bank serving 18 counties in East Tennessee. Comparable as a food security provider in the same region; CCETN's Hope Kitchen and Crazy Quilt programs operate in adjacent food assistance space.

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities of Tennessee (Nashville): Sister Catholic Charities agency serving Middle Tennessee. Most directly comparable as a same-faith, multi-program social services nonprofit in Tennessee with overlapping services (immigration, pregnancy, refugee services).
• World Relief Tennessee: Faith-based refugee resettlement and immigration services organization. Comparable to CCETN's Office of Immigrant Services as a faith-affiliated immigration legal services provider in Tennessee.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CCENHOPE
• Facebookfacebook.com/ccetn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catholic-charities-of-east-tennessee
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccetn_hope
• Xx.com/CCEastTN

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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