say ‘canopy’
Coalition Addressing the Needs of Unhoused People
of Greene County, TN
CANUP
Prefer to write a check? Thanks! Please make it out to: CANUP and mail to: 900 Holly Creek Rd. Greeneville, TN 37745
Thank you! We deeply appreciate your support.
About Us
Our Vision
A thriving community where every person has access to basic needs, safe housing and the stability to meet life’s challenges.
Our Core Values
Collaboration, Compassion, Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Service, Stewardship and Transparency.
Our Mission
Cultivating a compassionate community committed to meeting the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness.
Origin Story
CANUP (pronounced ‘canopy’)
Coalition Addressing the Needs of Unhoused People
of Greene County
In March of 2023, a group of individuals and organizations in Greene County began working together to address the growing issue of homelessness in our community. The group envisioned a thriving community where every person has access to basic needs, safe housing, and the stability to meet life’s challenges.
We were amazed by how many people volunteered time and energy. We started an outreach program, delivering food and necessities to unhoused people in our community every day. We quickly realized we needed to make long-range plans and connect with programs and supportive infrastructure to help guide people on a path to permanent housing and to address the root causes of homelessness. To help us structure a sustainable organization, we recruited a Board of Directors and incorporated as a 501(c)(3).
As a nonprofit organization, CANUP is open to everyone. We do not discriminate against any person for any reason. Our actions are guided by our core values of Collaboration, Compassion, Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Service, Stewardship and Transparency.
As part of our mission to cultivate a more compassionate community, we host monthly meetings to highlight the work of our volunteers and to provide a space for members and collaborators to inform us of their work. By working together, we discover how everyone can contribute in their own way.
Please join us in helping our neighbors who are experiencing the trauma of homelessness. Attend our meetings, sign up for our newsletter, and connect with us through social media. You can also contact us directly through e-mail at info@canup.org.
What’s Happening
CANUP is proud to serve as Team Lead within Greene County as recently appointed by the Appalachian Regional Coalition on Homelessness (ARCH) to provide a “Continuum of Care” to those in need.
What We’re Doing
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Getting to know our community members who are living without access to housing or struggling with life’s challenges
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Building a coalition (community) of support and recruiting volunteers
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Understanding and eventually addressing root causes of homelessness
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Working with property owners, local government, law enforcement, churches, healthcare service providers and regional and national organizations to identify and provide access to support and services
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Working toward assisting people in securing access to long-term affordable housing
What We’ve Done
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Incorporated as a nonprofit 501(c) (3) Organization
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Finalized how we will be organized, including membership, activities of the Board of Directors, and the responsibilities of those running our day-to-day activities
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Established delivering meals, clothing, and supplies to those in need
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Developed training for members who want to learn more about how to help and support the unhoused
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Created a food / clothing / basic necessities pantry – donations always appreciated
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Read our recent Letter to the Editor in The Greeneville Sun
How to Help
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Attend our monthly meetings
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Spread the word and invite others
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Let us know what we are doing that interests you
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Volunteer your time
Get in touch!
make a donation
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Impact
Here’s how your donation helps:
DAILY
food + water deliveries
contact with individuals
building trust
HEALTH +
HYGIENE
medical assistance
feminine/hygiene products
showers + laundry
basic first aid
ASSISTANCE
transportation
attainable housing
personal advocacy
mailing address
phone calls
RESOURCES
mental health
government benefits
addiction
SUPPLIES
clothing + blankets
winter wear
shoes