The last year has been tough, to say the least, and the new year could present a whole new set of problems: An eviction moratorium is due to expire at the end of December, many Tennesseans remain unemployed or underemployed, and many faced food insecurity before the COVID-19 pandemic even began. WUOT's Chrissy Keuper and guests discussed what people are facing and where they can turn for help.
Guests:
Wendy Bach of the University of Tennessee College of Law, expert in clinical legal education and poverty law;
Misty Goodwin, Social Services Director with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee;
Drew Holloway, Housing Navigator with United Way of Greater Knoxville; and
Kimberly Pettigrew, Local Food Initiative Coordinator at Nourish Knoxville and member of the Knoxville-Knox County Food Policy Council.
Need help or information? Here are some links:
Know your eviction rights!
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University of Tennessee College of Law - Legal Clinic: Here and Here
Legal Resource Guide from Knoxville Bar Association
You can dial 211 for assistance with social services. What is 211?
Knoxville - Knox County Community Action Committee
Knoxville's Community Development Corporation (KCDC)
Nourish Knoxville: Find Local Food
Listing of Tennessee Food Pantries: Tennessee Valley Region and Statewide