Community Resources

Also called Sunshine Services (Industries); serves citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Serves Spanish-speaking community in need of social services or other needs. Adult literacy classes in Spanish; ESL classes.

Helps people with disabilities to gain independence, fully integrate, and participate in the community.

Promotes literacy and basic skills education: free GED/HiSET classes; free adult reading classes; career and life skills guidance.

Skills training, career development, digital literacy, resume formatting, and interview coaching.

Job placement, workforce development, education, application for unemployment and SNAP benefits.

Provides computer workshops, job counseling, entrepreneurship training and small loans for business.

Serves the citizens of Knoxville and Knox County’s low to moderate income families, persons with disabilities, and other individuals with special need

Connects people with disabilities to adaptive technology tools, medical equipment, and community services.