In addition to providing leadership and direction, the Foundation’s staff and 26-member volunteer board actively raises, holds and invests funds on behalf of the Center.
Since its founding in 1972, the Helen Ross McNabb Foundation has worked diligently to support the work of the McNabb Center. Funds raised by the Foundation over the years have contributed greatly toward the stability and growth of the Center. The Foundation raises funds through several avenues.
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individuals are served each year by the McNabb Center thanks to the support of the Foundation.
is raised each year to support the McNabb Center through the Foundation’s contributions.
These funds will be used to build a 13,000-square-foot high school consisting of three traditional classrooms, an outdoor classroom, a virtual classroom, cafeteria, group and individual treatment rooms
The Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee (SACET) was founded in 1973 as the Knoxville Rape Crisis Center and remains one of two comprehensive, community sexual assault agencies in the state of Tennessee; serving 16 counties. SACET provides victims of sexual assault with the support, information and resources needed throughout the recovery process.
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Helen Ross McNabb Center’s Therapeutic Preschool programs in Knox and Hamilton counties are the only remaining programs of their kind in the state of Tennessee. Through Therapeutic Preschool, the Center provides 10 weeks of intensive group treatment to children ages 4-6 who have suffered abuse, neglect or other adverse childhood experiences.
Learn moreMineral Springs Manor will offers 50 one-bedroom units of much-needed low-income housing to senior citizens in the Knoxville area.
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The Helen Ross McNabb Foundation organizes special events each year to raise awareness and financial support for the McNabb Center. These events are embraced and supported by the local businesses and community volunteers!
The Beth Haynes 12 Days of Christmas is a fun, online auction that benefits children and families served by the McNabb Center! Funds raised through the auction help more than 2,500 children and families with needs during the holiday season and throughout the year.
Your thoughtfulness can impact programs and services that make a real difference, not only in the lives of individuals, but in our community as a whole.
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