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Bringing Hope for the Homeless Since 1987
The Ministerial Association Temporary Shelter (MATS) is a compassionate shelter which provides a full program and meets the needs of men, women, and whole families regardless of race, culture, gender, religion, or age.
"But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.” Luke 14:13-14

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6,275
Bed Nights provided in 2022

18,825
Meals provided in 2022

443
People served in 2022
Proud to be an agency of the United Way of:
Grainger, Hamblen, Hawkins, and Jefferson Counties.

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