KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On days and nights when the area is seeing low temperatures, nonprofits and warming centers can be lifesaving.
But advocates say it’s not always as simple as opening the door. For some neighbors experiencing homelessness, several factors can keep them from going inside. That’s why organizations that are homeless service providers are meeting them where they are.
As East Tennessee faces a bitterly cold week, nonprofits like Knox Area Rescue Ministries, or KARM, are stepping up to help every neighbor. KARM had its red flag out on Tuesday, signaling that anyone is welcome into the building to stay warm…