Who We Are
Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
Our Services
AmeriCorps
Beardsley Community Farm
Utility Assistance
Head Start
Home Repair & Weatherization
Nutrition Services
Office on Aging
Social Services
Transportation
VITA / Tax Preparation
LIHEAP INFORMATION
IMPORTANT NOTICES
FOR HOUSEHOLDS SEEKING IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE: Applications must be received in person at our main office, located at 2247 Western Avenue between 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.
LIHEAP Online applications will only be accepted during the 1st-15th of every month, starting October 1, 2024 through July 15, 2025.
Online Applications are NOT for immediate assistance. If you are seeking immediate utility assistance then please contact our main office at 865-637-6700 or visit in person at 2247 Western Avenue, between 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday. Please note that funds may not be available to serve all applicants. Use the button below to learn more.
Title VI Public Notice
The Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee ensures compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; related statutes and regulations to the end that no person shall be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal assistance form the U.S. Department of Transportation on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against or wishes to learn more about CAC’s Title VI Program should contact the Title VI Coordinator at CAC, 2247 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921, or call 865-546-3500. Or, a complaint may be filed directly with the Federal Transit Administration, Office of Civil Rights, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590
Spotlight: CAC’s Grandparents as Parents Recognized
CAC’s Grandparents as Parent Work Featured on Nashville PBS
Grandparents as Parents Program | Aging Matters — Many grandparent caregivers describe feeling alone in their child-raising efforts. Programs like Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in Knoxville, Tennessee provide families with a sense of community and access to resources and supports. (Video description taken from YouTube @nashvillepbs).
Knoxville – Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) Grandparents As Parents (GAP) program is a service of the Office on Aging. This family service has been featured by the Nashville PBS as part of their Aging Matters program. Watch the 1-minute video using the video link here, or watch the full episode Grandparents Raising Children | Aging Matters by clicking on this link or visiting their YouTube channel.