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SUPPORTING EDUCATION
Sequoyah Council, Boy Scouts of America
720 Greene County boys and 214 adult leaders enjoyed Boy Scout leadership and development activities last year.
Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville and Greene County
2,292 children participated in after-school activities and other programs of the Boys & Girls Club last year.
The Children’s Center
198 children of working, low-income families received three-star-rated, educational daycare services at reduced cost last year.
CASA of Northeast Tennessee
15 local volunteers provided court advocacy and support for 118 children in the Greene County justice system last year.
Girl Scout Council of Southern Appalachians
203 local girls and 74 adult leaders enjoyed the youth development and leadership activities of the Girl Scouts last year.
Greene County Schools Family Resource Center
Greeneville City Schools Family Support Center
Last year, 709 at-risk school children in Greeneville received family outreach and support to aid in school readiness and success.
Greene County Literacy Council
Last year, 150 GEDs were awarded, more than 11,567 free instructional hours were provided, and 1,021 students and families were served with literacy and adult education programs.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program
155 seniors provided thousands of hours of volunteer service worth more than $850,000 to local schools, non-profit organizations, and government agencies last year.
SUSTAINING INCOME
CHIPS Family Violence Shelter
113 victims of domestic violence received shelter and other services last year.
CONTACT Ministries/211
Last year, 2,594 Greene County residents received information and referral for health and human service needs.
Personal Support Services
25 elderly and disabled adults received in-home assistance to help them remain independent and in their homes last year, saving their families, Greene County, and the state of Tennessee the additional expense of assisted living.
Foster Grandparents Program
Last year, 82 senior “volunteers” provided love and support to 226 special needs children. These low-income seniors received a minimal stipend to supplement their retirement.
Tennessee Rehabilitation Center
IMPROVING HEALTH
Child Advocacy Center of 3rd Judicial District
222 reported Greene County victims of severe child abuse and their non-offending caregivers were counseled and helped through the investigation and healing process last year.
Frontier Health
Last year, 5,358 local residents received 63,344 sessions of mental health counseling, treatment, drug and alcohol abuse therapy, and crisis services.
Greene County Cancer Program
67 cancer patients received assistance with medication, supplies, and transportation to treatments last year.
Mountain Region Speech and Hearing Center
71 Greene County youth and adults were diagnosed, treated, and educated for speech, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders last year.
Tennessee Poison Center
Last year, 1,557 calls related to poison ingestion were fielded from Greene County and callers received emergency instruction.
Greene County YMCA Scholarships
3,245 monthly scholarships were awarded for member fees and youth programs at the local YMCA last year.
PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS
American Red Cross
Last year, 28 families (85 individuals) who were victims of home fires received emergency assistance and services, while the entire county benefited from disaster preparation and planning by Red Cross volunteers.
Greeneville/Greene County Community Ministries
9,526 households (26,970 individuals) received food, housing, and utility assistance. The food supplied represents 364,464 meals.
Opportunity House
Last year, 185 homeless individuals had a warm place to stay and encouragement and resources to get back on their feet.
Greeneville Emergency and Rescue Squad
Volunteer emergency personnel with appropriate training and equipment responded to 2,500 automobile accidents and other emergency situations to assist local residents last year.