East Tennessee Collaborative Application

If you are interested in applying to the East Tennessee Collaborative, contact an agency serving your county via email or through their referral form link listed below.   

Download the ETC Interest Form

About East Tennessee Collaborative

East Tennessee Collaborative (ETC) is an initiative that empowers you to achieve your goals and gain financial independence. It is a collective effort of local organizations committed to supporting you on your journey toward success.

Through ETC, you will access resources such as financial assistance and skill enhancement. Most importantly, you will have a dedicated mentor to help you along the way, a community of over 200 participants and the support of our partner organizations.

Program Highlights

  • Partner with a mentor for up to two years
  • Make a plan to achieve your own goals
  • Gain financial support
  • Access skills and opportunities to increase your income and financial well-being

You may be eligible if you…

  • Have custody of a minor child in your home
  • Are a U.S. citizen and a Tennessee resident
  • Are receiving or eligible to receive government benefits
  • Are interested in pursuing economic independence

Things to Know Before You Apply

Please submit your referral to only one agency. 

The agencies listed here work together and offer the same services.

Multiple submissions for the same family may cause process delays.

Knox County

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley
Referral Form (click here)

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee
Matthew Miles
mmiles@ccetn.org

Centro Hispano de East Tennessee
Referral Form (click here)

Girls, Inc. of Tennessee Valley
Renee Harley
rharley@girlsinctnv.org

Knoxville Area Urban League
Referral Form (click here)

YMCA of East Tennessee
Referral Form (click here)

YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley
Referral Form (click here)

Anderson County

United Way of Anderson County
Melinda Holder
melinda@uwayac.org

YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley*
Amy Moden
amoden@ywcaknox.com

Blount County

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee
Kim Cook
kim@ccetn.org

Good Neighbors of Blount County
Courtney Boyce
courtney@goodneighborsbc.org

YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley
Referral Form (click here)

Campbell County

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee
Erin Cormier
ecormier@ccetn.org

Grainger County

Loudon County

YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley
Referral Form (click here)

Morgan County

United Way of Anderson County
Melinda Holder
melinda@uwayac.org

Roane County

YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley
Amy Moden
amoden@ywcaknox.com

Scott County

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee
Erin Cormier
ecormier@ccetn.org

Sevier County

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee
Kim Cook
kim@ccetn.org

YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley
Referral Form (click here)

East Tennessee Collaborative Interest Form

Please fill out the form below to be considered for the East Tennessee Collaborative program.

East Tennessee Collaborative Interest Form

Parent/Guardian's Name:(Required)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
I have custody of a minor child in my home.(Required)
Address(Required)
Knowing your county helps our team match you with a mentor near you.
It is okay to contact me via text message.
I am interested in working with a mentor for these services (check all that apply):
Who would you prefer to serve you through the East Tennessee Collaboration?(Required)
Are you or any of your family members employed by any of the agencies below? (Select "None" if not)(Required)
Who is submitting the referral?(Required)
Please select one, if you are filling out this form for yourself, please select self-referral. After making your selection, please fill out the contact form below with the appropriate information.

East Tennessee Collaborative is a part of a study funded by the Tennessee Department of Human Services which is being conducted to determine how these pilot programs help people improve their economic well-being and become self-sufficient. During the study, all new eligible applicants will be selected by lottery into one of two groups that receives a different mix of program services.

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