The Knox County Community Action Council (CAC) Office on Aging’s Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is launching its annual “Senior Angel Tree” drive, calling on community members to donate holiday gifts for seniors facing financial hardship, health challenges, or isolation.
How to help
Donations can be dropped off at any of the county’s senior centers. For details on drop‑off locations and accepted items, contact Todd Roberts at 865‑524‑2786 or email [email protected].
Why the drive matters
Many older adults in Knox County experience loneliness and limited resources, especially during the holiday season. Providing a thoughtful gift can bring comfort, companionship, and a sense of belonging to those who need it most.
Other local ministries highlighted
KnoxTNToday also spotlighted several other nonprofit organizations serving the region:
- Faith N Friends: A horse rescue and sanctuary in Corryton, TN, matching rescued horses with caring owners.
- Harmony Family Center: Offers therapeutic services and foster‑care support to over 211,000 children and families statewide.
- Hillcrest Healthcare Foundation: Provides senior‑focused health programs, transportation assistance, and educational initiatives.
- Humane Society Tennessee Valley: Achieves a 98% live‑outcome rate for animals entering its shelters.
- Knox Area Project Access (KAPA): Has coordinated health care for more than 38,000 low‑income East Tennesseans across 22 counties.
- Sacred Ground Hospice: Offers residential hospice care with spiritual and family support.
- Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee: Distributes food to combat hunger throughout the region.
- United Way of Greater Knoxville: Funds community programs across five counties and operates the 2‑1‑1 helpline.
- YWCA Knoxville: Serves over 11,300 individuals annually with facilities in downtown Knoxville, East Knoxville, and Oak Ridge.
These organizations rely on the generosity of local volunteers and donors to continue their vital work. By supporting the Senior Angel Tree drive and other charitable efforts, residents help strengthen the fabric of the Knoxville community.
Original reporting: Knox TN Today — read the source article.
