About Us

The Carter Compassion Center (CCC) is a 501(c)(3) organization established in 2021
focused on helping clients become self-sufficient and break the chain of poverty in
Carter County Tennessee.

Our Beginnings

In 2019, the Carter County Commission Board created a task force to investigate poverty and homelessness within Carter County.  The findings were alarming. According to 2019 data, 23.5 % of Carter County residents were living in poverty. The study also determined the county had an array of services that did not collaborate.  Navigating the resources was difficult and time-consuming. The county needed a resource hub that would become a liaison between the resources and the families needing assistance. From this new knowledge, the Carter Compassion Center was birthed with the vision: Compassion Consolidated. 

Our Goal

The CCC fulfills a liaison role for our applicants within a vast network of area resources
to address the diverse needs of our community. Our clients may be homeless, poverty-
stricken, food insecure, unemployed or facing a life crisis. We respond to their needs on
a case-by-case basis collaborating with other local nonprofits and civic agencies to
resolve the immediate crisis such as overdue utility bills, deposits or impending
homelessness. Our intent is to then pair them with a mentor to develop a financial
stability work plan and set personal goals that will enable them to educate, empower
and equip themselves to achieve self-sufficiency. Our mission is to coach each client
through the challenges and work required to transform their lives and achieve their
goals.

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