KARM stores are a great place for back to school shopping. Learn how the stores help homeless people get back on their feet. 

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KARM stores are a great place for back to school shopping. Learn how the stores help homeless people get back on their feet. 
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East Tennessee Now is a community oriented public affairs program designed to address local problems and issues and explore possible or existing solutions. The program features community leaders, representatives of area non-profits, healthcare professionals and other experts in their respective fields.

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Frank Murphy interviews Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic's Executive Director Deborah Murph and Director of Marketing and Development Shaun Fulco. Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic provides quality healthcare for the medically uninsured who live or work in Sevier County, Tennessee. The clinic offers medical, dental, and behavioral health care as well as a medication assistance program. Learn more at https://mountainhope.org/

The 6th Annual Raffle for Hope will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at The Ridge Events Center in Sevierville. Tickets may be purchased by emailing sfulco@mountainhope.org or calling 865-774-7684. Details are available at https://mountainhope.org/news-and-events/raffleforhope/ 

Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic began in early 1999 when retired pediatrician Dr. Alyene Reese and retired social worker Sue Ellen Riddle opened an all-volunteer clinic in five borrowed rooms at a local church. Guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, Mountain Hope has grown into a comprehensive community healthcare organization while remaining focused on compassionate, professional care and responsible stewardship. Since its founding, Mountain Hope has served more than 36,000 individuals. In 2025 alone, the clinic provided more than 13,000 patient visits.

Frank Murphy interviews Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic's Executive Director Deborah Murph and Director of Marketing&nbsp;and Development Shaun Fulco. Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic provides quality healthcare for the medically uninsured who live or work in Sevier County, Tennessee. The clinic offers medical, dental, and behavioral health care as well as a medication assistance program. Learn more at <a href="https://mountainhope.org/">https://mountainhope.org/</a>
The 6th Annual Raffle for Hope will be held on Thursday,&nbsp;September 3, 2026 at The Ridge Events Center in Sevierville. Tickets may be purchased by emailing sfulco@mountainhope.org or calling 865-774-7684. Details are available at <a href="https://mountainhope.org/news-and-events/raffleforhope/">https://mountainhope.org/news-and-events/raffleforhope/</a>&nbsp;
Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic began in early 1999 when retired pediatrician Dr. Alyene Reese&nbsp;and retired social worker Sue Ellen Riddle opened an all-volunteer clinic in five borrowed rooms at a local&nbsp;church. Guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, Mountain Hope has grown into a comprehensive&nbsp;community healthcare organization while remaining focused on compassionate, professional care and&nbsp;responsible stewardship.&nbsp;Since its founding, Mountain Hope has served more than 36,000 individuals. In 2025 alone, the clinic&nbsp;provided more than 13,000 patient visits.

Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic

Frank Murphy interviews Sara Keel, Program Manager for Knox County CAC Mobile Meals about their upcoming "Power of the Purse" fundraiser on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Rothchild Catering and Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville. Donations of gently used purses are being accepted through August 31, 2026 at these locations during normal business hours:

CAC Ross Building  – 2247 Western Avenue
Southern Market  – 5400 Homberg Drive
Chico’s Turkey Creek  – 11321 Parkside Drive
Powell Florist – 7301 Clinton Highway 
Elder’s Ace Hardware Hardin Valley  – 10009 Hardin Valley Road
The Metropolis – 6513 Kingston Pike
Details are available at https://www.knoxseniors.org/events/potp-donations/

Knox County CAC (Community Action Committee) Mobile Meals provides nutritious, home-delivered meals, along with safety checks and friendly connection, to more than 1,100 homebound seniors throughout Knox County. Meals are delivered every weekday by a dedicated volunteer network, helping seniors maintain their health, independence, and quality of life at home. By combining reliable meal service with regular in-person contact, Mobile Meals supports seniors in staying safe, reducing isolation, and continuing to live with dignity in their own homes. Learn more at https://www.knoxseniors.org/our-services/senior-nutrition/mobile-meals/

Frank Murphy interviews Sara Keel, Program Manager for Knox County CAC Mobile Meals about their upcoming "Power of the Purse" fundraiser on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Rothchild Catering and Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville. Donations of gently used purses are being accepted&nbsp;through August 31, 2026 at these locations during normal business hours:
CAC Ross Building &nbsp;&ndash; 2247 Western Avenue Southern Market &nbsp;&ndash; 5400 Homberg Drive Chico&rsquo;s Turkey Creek &nbsp;&ndash; 11321 Parkside Drive Powell Florist &ndash; 7301 Clinton Highway&nbsp; Elder&rsquo;s Ace Hardware Hardin Valley &nbsp;&ndash; 10009 Hardin Valley Road The Metropolis &ndash; 6513 Kingston Pike Details are available at https://www.knoxseniors.org/events/potp-donations/
Knox County CAC (Community Action Committee) Mobile Meals provides nutritious, home-delivered meals, along with safety checks and friendly connection, to more than 1,100 homebound seniors throughout Knox County. Meals are delivered every weekday by a dedicated volunteer network, helping seniors maintain their health, independence, and quality of life at home. By combining reliable meal service with regular in-person contact, Mobile Meals supports seniors in staying safe, reducing isolation, and continuing to live with dignity in their own homes. Learn more at https://www.knoxseniors.org/our-services/senior-nutrition/mobile-meals/

CAC Mobile Meals Power of the Purse

Frank Murphy interviews Leslie Adams and Billy Stair of the Haiti Outreach Program, based at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Haiti Outreach Program will host a special, multimedia program of inspiring stories and music to benefit its medical mission on Sunday, August 23, 2026 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Cathedral School gymnasium. The gym is located at the rear of the campus at 711 S. Northshore Drive in Knoxville. Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be provided. Admission is free and all are welcome. Please RSVP by emailing haitioutreach@shcknox.org with your name and the number of people attending.

The mission of the Haiti Outreach Program is to break the cycles of poverty in Haiti through their relationships with the people of Boucan-Carré, focused on Mind (Education), Body (Healthcare), and Spirit (Faith). Learn more at https://www.haitioutreachprogram.org/ 

Frank Murphy interviews Leslie Adams and Billy Stair of the Haiti Outreach Program, based at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Haiti Outreach Program will host a special, multimedia program of inspiring stories and music to benefit its medical mission on Sunday, August 23, 2026 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Cathedral School gymnasium. The gym is located at the rear of the campus at 711 S. Northshore Drive in Knoxville. Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be provided. Admission is free and all are welcome. Please RSVP by emailing haitioutreach@shcknox.org with your name and the number of people attending.
The mission of the Haiti Outreach Program is to break the cycles of poverty in Haiti through their relationships with the people of Boucan-Carr&eacute;, focused on Mind (Education), Body (Healthcare), and Spirit (Faith). Learn more at <a href="https://www.haitioutreachprogram.org/">https://www.haitioutreachprogram.org/</a>&nbsp;

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