Community Action Foundation
The Community Action Foundation (CAF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting low-and-moderate-income individuals and families in Knoxville and Knox County.
The purpose of CAF is to help the Knoxville community find decent affordable housing and to enrich their lives through financial counseling, real estate guidance, sustainable energy-efficient home construction and repair, utility assistance, food resources, education and training, and general support.
CAF is part of the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) and is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of community representatives who represent a cross-sector of Knoxville-Knox County neighborhoods.
CAF Board Members
- Polly Doka, Chair
- Sylvia Woods, Vice Chairperson
- Mr. Dale Grubbs, Secretary/Treasurer
- Ms. Desiree Beasley
- Ms. Barbara Kelly
- Mr. Derek Tate
- Ms. Susan Long
- Dr. Roger Nooe
- Ms. Kim Frazier
- Ms. Mary Linda Schwarzbart
Community Action Foundation Meeting Schedule:
The Community Action Foundation (CAF) Board of Directors meet annually on the fourth Wednesday in October at the Ross Building, 2247 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN. Additional meetings may be called to address emerging community needs. For more information about the CAF board, please contact Cathy Gonzalez, CAC Executive Assistant & Board Liaison, at (865) 546-3500 or cathy.gonzalez@knoxcac.org.
Additional Councils & Advisory Boards
- AmeriCorps Seniors Advisory Councils
- Council on Aging
- East Neighborhood Center: Resident Advisory Board
- Friends of Mobile Meals
- J.T. O’Connor Advisory Board
- South Neighborhood Center: Resident Advisory Board
- West Neighborhood Center: Resident Advisory Board
- Youth Action Board
- AmeriCorps Seniors Advisory
Councils - Council on Aging
- East Neighborhood Center: Resident Advisory Board
- Friends of Mobile Meals
- J.T. O’Connor Advisory Board
- South Neighborhood Center: Resident Advisory Board
- West Neighborhood Center: Resident Advisory Board
- Youth Action Board