10-03-2025
‘A hand up': Tennessee celebrates Day of Hope
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Monday, March 10 marks Tennessee's sixth annual Day of Hope. This statewide celebration is all about helping others, whether those struggling with homelessness, substance use or mental health issues.
The Metro Drug Coalition hosted four events this Day of Hope, supporting homeless people, justice-involved individuals, youth and families, and those in need of mental health and faith initiatives. 6 News went to the event in Sam Duff Park to see how they were helping the unhoused community.
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Josh Webb with Metro Drug Coalition explained that giving back was a passion of his, especially to the unhoused.
'This is a hand up and a give-back, something we can do that's so easy to get someone back on their feet,' Webb said.
Another person with Metro Drug Coalition said, 'If you want to come out and volunteer, don't be shy, don't be scared. Every little thing helps. Even if you just come out to talk to somebody, make them feel like they're important, make them feel like their life is worth something, sometimes that's all it takes to make somebody want to seek that help to do better.'
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Learn how to volunteer with Metro Drug Coalition on their website.
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