About
Our Mission
Our church should be a beacon of light and hope, by way of Christ, to anyone who suffers from or has family or friends who suffer from this disease.
Our Goals
To challenge the negative and judgmental attitudes that still exist toward people with HIV & AIDS.
To increase knowledge and understanding, and decrease fear and misconceptions about HIV & AIDS.
To provide accurate information about HIV & AIDS.
To give practical and pastoral support to people living with HIV and their families.
To engage in prayerful dialogue with other churches, faith communities, and secular organizations.
Our Work
Advocacy
Case Management & Counseling
Jail & Prison Ministry
Transportation
Food Ministry
HIV Prevention Education & Testing
Hepatitis C (HCV) Prevention Education & Testing
Nursing Seminars
HIV and HCV Awareness Seminars
HIV and HCV Materials Development & Distribution
Support Groups
Social & Family Support
Rent & Utility Rescue
Prescription Drug Assistance
Syringe Services
Our Partners
Central Baptist Church of Bearden
Broadway CARES/ Equity Fights AIDS
Cedar Springs Presbyterian
Central Baptist Fountain City
The City of Knoxville
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
East Tennessee AIDS Fund
Helen Ross McNabb Center
Hope Center (Covenant Health)
Knox County
MAC AIDS Fund
Slamdot
Tennessee Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
West Knox Cooperative Food Pantry (FISH)
Our Staff
Wayne Smith
Troy Lowrie
Our Budget
Samaritan Ministry has an annual budget of between $80,000 and $85,000. Much of our support comes from churches and church organization, private foundations, and from individual donors. We are very grateful to all of our financial partners.
Samaritan Ministry
6300 Deane Hill Dr.
Knoxville, Tennessee 37919
(865) 450-1000 ext. 827
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