The Homeward Podcast

Conversations on a Bench KARM's Conversations on a Bench CityGate DC Forum 2026 Emmy Award Winning Documentary Our New Documentary 2026 Take a Tour of KARM Programs Overview at KARM Click “What We Do” then click each program Sticky Notes: Do something kind for someone experiencing homelessness today! Donate financially, collect hygiene products, volunteer, etc. Interested in learning more abo...

New Life Mel Trotter Ministries Psalm 102:8 CityGate DC Forum 2026 Emmy Award Winning Documentary Our New Documentary 2026 Take a Tour of KARM Programs Overview at KARM Click “What We Do” then click each program Sticky Notes: Just because someone doesn't have a bed doesn't mean they don't have dreams, a family, or a desire to see them fulfilled. God has bigger dreams for each person...

Metro Drug Coalition (MDC)  What is Prevention? The Gateway Gateway Coffee Harm Reduction  Romans 7:15-20 CityGate DC Forum 2026 Emmy Award Winning Documentary Our New Documentary 2026 Take a Tour of KARM Programs Overview at KARM Click “What We Do” then click each program Sticky Notes: Recovery is real; it's worth it. Walk through the forest knowing people will join you on your trail and hel...

New Women and Children Campus Homelessness Reports 2025 Our New Documentary WBIR About New Women and Children Campus Photos of Wing and Housing for Mothers Amazon Wish List Donate Items Prayer Ministry Volunteer AfterCare New Life CityGate DC Forum 2026 Emmy Award Winning Documentary Our New Documentary 2026 Take a Tour of KARM Programs Overview at KARM Click “What We Do” then click each program S...

2025 Annual Report Go to page 11 to see the Financial Statements CityGate Covenant  UT Medical Better Business Bureau  Charity Navigators  ESFA: Education Skills Funding Agency KARM Stores Locations Summit Medical 990 Form Explanation IRS Toxic Charity Book KARM Program Model Change Andrew Church on New Program Model Change VMC Salvation Army CAC  Romans 5:8 Federal Loan Bank CityGate DC Forum 202...

Wheeler Mission Wheeler History KARM   Matthew 26:11 Homelessness on a National Level Homelessness Trends 2025 KARM Garden Prayer: EBED Cards CityGate DC Forum 2026 Emmy Award Winning Documentary Take a Tour of KARM Programs Overview at KARM Click “What We Do” then click each program Sticky Notes: It's about Education. You have to know more about what is going on in the community and what hom...

Carlos Whittaker Burn The Blueprint Book How to Human Book Ryan Dowd Pantsuit Politics Podcast I Think You're Wrong, but I'm Listening Definition of Neighbor Mr. Rogers Acts 8 CityGate DC Forum 2026 Emmy Award Winning Documentary Take a Tour of KARM Programs Overview at KARM Click “What We Do” then click each program Sticky Notes: Don't stand on issues, walk with people. Follow Us o...

Mentions: New Program Model Information : Out April 6 KARM 2026 Data Episode 10: Homelessness On A National Level   Care Coordination Chronic Homelessness Definition Guest Services Cherry Street Mission VMC   AfterCare KARM Works Shelter Type Definitions  Salvation Army Knoxville John M Perkins Quote John M Perkins Books CityGate DC Forum 2026 Emmy Award Winning Documentary Take a Tour of KARM Pro...

Mentions:  CityGate DC Forum 2026 Emmy Award Winning Documentary Conversations on a Bench Documentary New Life Serenity Take a Tour of KARM Programs Overview at KARM Click “What We Do” then click each program Episode 10: Homelessness On A National Level   Substance Abuse and Homelessness Article Location Helps Recovery Article Scripture About Sewing Seeds Men’s Recovery & Restoration   Women’s...

A couple of weeks ago, we asked our social media followers to submit questions they had about KARM. In this episode, Celia sits down with KARM President & CEO, Danita McCartney, to answer all of those questions.  Mentions:  Emmy Award Winning Documentary Nonprofit Day on the Hill KARM’s Aftercare Program Two Rivers Church Every Bed Every Day (EBED Program) Volunteer at KARM Take a Tour of KARM...

We’re talking everyone’s favorite topic today: food! Celia sits down with Arisa and Chris from KARM’s Culinary Team and they chat about favorite foods, working in a commercial kitchen, culinary development, catering, and more.  Mentions:  Abundant Life Catering Abundant Life Catering Facebook Page Abundant Life Catering Instagram Abundant Life Catering Email: abundantlifecatering@karm.org   Urban...

No single agency by itself is going to solve homelessness. Collaboration is key. Celia is joined by Erin Read from the Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability and they talk teamwork, warming centers, and housing.  Mentions:  Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability Continuum of Care KPD Community Partnership Officers Rapid Fire Definitions (listen to find out!):  Coordinated Ent...

Snow is great, but what happens to our neighbors experiencing homelessness? Listen as Celia & Andrew are talking about what winter is like in a homeless shelter.  Mentions:  Three Buckets: Emergency Shelter Capacity: ~440 beds in Knoxville, KARM has about 85% of those Winter Overflow at KARM: 40 additional beds in the chapel   Warming Centers: community approach   Knoxville HMIS Dashboard Warm...

Come take a listen as Celia and Todd Gilbert , KARM's Chief Operations Officer, discuss the latest trends, policy changes, and issues relating to homelessness on a national level.  Mentions:  Point in Time Count Todd’s third book – coming this spring!  CityGate’s CEO Ryan Dowd De-Escalation Training CityGate DC Forum CityGate Issues and Trends U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development...

Celia sits down with two members of KARM’s Health Services Team, Stephanie Pardue and Amanda Palmer. They discuss health care for our neighbors experiencing homelessness, and how KARM teams up with other services to provide the best care we can.  Mentions:  KARM’s Care Center Partnership with Covenant Health Care & Trinity Health Foundation   Learn more about Crisis Intervention Summit Medical...

Celia is joined by Amos Dugger and Katie Hicks from KARM’s Housing Navigation and Aftercare teams to discuss the roles they play in helping guests find housing, then walking with them as they move out of KARM.  Mentions:  Crossroads Resource Center Aftercare CHAMP KCDC Rapid Rehousing Care Center KARM Works New Life KARM Celebrates Largest Move Out in History KARM’s Needs List 4 S’s of Success:  ...

Celia is joined by Jeremy Thornburg and Crystal Carringer from KARM’s Guest Development team to discuss the roles they play in equipping our guests for future success. If you’re a local business and want to get involved in our guest development program, reach out today!  Mentions:  Job Training Soft Skills LaunchPoint Abundant Life Kitchen: 10 weeks Clean Start: 4 weeks HBI – Construction: 5 month...

Celia chats with Mark Roberts and Brady Denney from KARM’s Volunteer Department about volunteering, what it means to be a volunteer, and how you can get involved.  Mentions:  Take a Tour of KARM Volunteer at KARM Church Partners Corners of Your Field Events Corporate Engagement Health Benefits of Volunteering Community Benefits of Volunteering The Way Church Volunteer on Thanksgiving   Sticky Note...

Celia chats with Cory Carmichael and Josh Lively from KARM Stores. Listen to learn about the annual coat drive and how to become a Corners Of Your Field partner!  Mentions:  Take a Tour of KARM Top Workplaces with USA Today Coats for the Cold Collection is October 20-November 7 Distribution is November 17-December 6 Corners Of Your Field Find a KARM Store Near You Sticky Notes:  KARM Stores genuin...

Come take a listen to a fun conversation with KARM's Director of Women's Care Coordination, Morgan Hays, as she and Celia discuss our approach to developing effective community partnerships!   Mentions:  Take a Tour of KARM KARM's Care Coordination Fig Tree Youth Wins & CAC Mobile Mentor Volunteering at KARM Grow Free TN Sticky Note: We are in this together. There is peace and c...

Come take a listen to a fantastic interview with Andrew Mosley. Andrew is a vital part of KARM's Guest Development Team and gives insights on his journey to where he is right now!   Mentions:  Take a Tour of KARM KARM's Guest Development KARM's LaunchPoint Program KARM's New Life Program Volunteering at KARM Sticky Note: Hearing that someone believes you in matters.  Follow Us...

Come take a listen to KARM's Chief Operations Officer, Todd Gilbert , and KARM's Vice President of Programs, Andrew Church , as they discuss the latest trends that relate to homelessness and how we address it.   Mentions:  Take a Tour of KARM KARM's frequently asked questions and numbers Knoxville Knox County Homeless Coalition Knoxville HMIS Dashboard Isolation & Loneliness Tra...

Come take a listen to the inaugural episode of The Homeward Podcast.  We'll give a complete breakdown of all things we hope to share and jump into.  We hope you will leave encouraged and challenged as we strive to impact the lives of the homeless.    Interested in learning more about us? Please visit karm.org or reach out to Celia at clively@karm.org today!