Support Survivors and Strengthen Knox County
Choose how you want to make a real impact with New Directions Shelter through local support, advocacy, and prevention efforts.
Choose Your Impact Path
When You Want to Help, Here’s Where It Matters Most
New Directions Shelter provides crisis response, shelter, advocacy, and education, creating multiple ways for you to get involved. You can choose the path that fits your capacity while knowing your impact stays local and meaningful.
Donation Options
Learn moreIf you want to make an immediate difference, donations help fund shelter, advocacy, and crisis services that are free and confidential. As a verified 501(c)(3), contributions are tax-deductible and support local programs in Knox County.
In-Kind Donations
If you prefer to give items instead of money, you can contribute needed supplies that directly support shelter and services.
Volunteer Your Time
Learn moreIf you want to be hands-on, there are structured volunteer opportunities that match different levels of availability and involvement. Whether supporting administrative needs or completing advocacy training, you can contribute in a way that fits your schedule.
Attend or Sponsor Events
View EventsIf you want to show up and support the community, events like EmpowHER offer ways to participate, sponsor, and celebrate local impact. Your involvement helps raise awareness and fund ongoing programs.
Community Fundraising
Learn moreIf you want to organize or participate in fundraising efforts, you can help expand support for programs and services.
Prevention & Education Support
Learn moreIf you’re part of a school, workplace, or organization, you can request programs that promote awareness and prevention.
Be Part of Something That Creates Real Change
Getting involved doesn’t have to be complicated—choosing one way to help can create meaningful impact for someone in need. New Directions Shelter makes it possible to support survivors while strengthening the Knox County community through consistent, local action.