KNOXVILLE CAMPUS
MEET YOUR STUDENT SUCCESS COORDINATOR, JOSHUA BOWERS
Joshua Bowers grew up in the small town of Luttrell, TN north of Knoxville. Joshua earned his Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Psychology from Pellissippi State Community College, and he earned his Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Before working at Remington College, Joshua worked in the social services field. He began his career working for the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services in Foster Care helping to reunify families. Afterwards, he worked as a Substance Abuse Counselor offering services to adults overcoming opioid addiction. However, he quickly realized he wanted to continue his career in an academic setting. Joshua has a passion for higher education, outreach, and assisting others with their future education/career goals and aspirations.
In his spare time, Joshua enjoys reading, spending time with his family, and volunteering as a Tennessee Promise Mentor.
SUPPORT RESOURCES IN YOUR AREA...
The following resources have been gathered to provide support in a variety of areas specific to your location. Please use the links below to connect with any number of organizations that can help you stay on track or get the assistance you need. If you feel like we are missing a specific category, feel free to reach out to your Student Success Coordinator to ensure that we are providing the best resources possible to help you achieve your goals.
Use the dropdown menu below to search for specific support categories.
Haven House TN
Haven House is a shelter and advocacy provider for victims of domestic violence. 24/7 Hotline Emergency Shelter Children’s Services Court and Legal Advocacy Services Support Groups Phone: 865-982-1087 URL: https://www.havenhousetn.org/
Family Promise of Blount County
Our mission is to help families experiencing homelessness achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response. Family Shelter Transitional Housing Going Home, Staying Home Program Wheels to Work Program Address: 101 […]
Appalachian Ministries of the Smokies
CLOTHING & FOOD PANTRY The Clothing & Food Pantry serves Cocke, Grainger and Jefferson Counties in East Tennessee. Families may visit the Food Pantry one time per month for services. […]
Louisville Christian Assistance Center
FOOD & PERSONAL ITEMS DISTRIBUTION: Monday, Wednesday & Friday- 9 am to Noon CLOTHING AND BEDDING ITEMS SHOPPING: Tuesday and Thursday 5 pm to 7 pm Clients are allowed to […]
Volunteer Ministry Center
The Volunteer Ministry Center (VMC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and offers specialized services to individuals experiencing homelessness and those within our community who are in crisis. VMC’s programs support […]
Center Faith Church Food Pantry
The Food Pantry is every other Saturday between the hours of 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM. All order forms must be received by the Thursday before, by no later than […]
Knox Area Rescue Ministries
Our Mission StatementWe seek to rescue the poor and needy of the Knox area by providing recovery services in Jesus’ name. Knox Area Rescue Ministries is here for you 24/7/365. […]
Knoxville Dream Center
The Knoxville Dream Center provides good food, authentic faith, and opportunities for a brighter future for those who need it most. Mobile Food Pantry– We have nine different locations to choose from, so please […]
Fountain City Ministry Center
Our goal is to provide emergency food, clothing, and spiritual assistance, and to foster deeper fellowship within our community. Our doors are open to all Knox County residents in the […]
Second Harvest Food Bank of East TN
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, a member of Feeding America, has worked to compassionately feed East Tennesseans experiencing hunger since 1982. Second Harvest distributes over 22 million pounds […]
FISH Hospitality Pantries
FISH Hospitality Pantries welcomes all guests. We do not require identification or limit how often our guests can visit. We provide food to all who come, regardless of ethnic background, religious […]
Ladies of Charity
Ladies of Charity of Knoxville’s programs are designed to support our community comprehensively. Our services include: providing food, clothing, newborn layettes, new housing/apt startup kits, personal care and hygiene items […]
COVID-19 Resources: Tennessee- Active Provider Directory
Active Child Care provider directory for Tennessee. https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/human-services/documents/Active%20Provider%20Directory%20During%20COVID-19%204.3.20.pdf
COVID-19 Vaccination Registration- Tennessee
State of Tennessee: Information about the COVID-19 Vaccination Registration, and link to the questionnaire to determine eligibility for the vaccine. https://vaccinate.tn.gov/
COVID-19 Resources: CAC Utility Assistance
Knoxville – Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) Maybe your rent or mortgage is temporarily delayed, but you aren’t sure how you’ll afford to pay when the bills are due? […]
COVID-19 Resources: Internet Resources for Tennessee
https://www.tn.gov/ecd/rural-development/tennessee-broadband-grant-initiative/tnecd-broadband-covid-19-resources.html
COVID-19 Resources- Emergency Cash Assistance- Tennessee
Description: Emergency cash assistance applications are being accepted online for qualifying families that lost a job as a result of the pandemic state of emergency The Tennessee Department of Human […]