Volunteer Ministry Center Employee Directory
Mental Health CareTennessee, United States11-50 Employees
Volunteer Ministry Center is a Knoxville-based nonprofit founded in 1987 that operates in the mental health care space to assist people experiencing homelessness and individuals in crisis. The organization pursues housing stability through a Housing First framework and ongoing case management, guiding clients toward permanent, supportive housing and eventual self-sufficiency. Its programs include the VMC Resource Center, the Bush Family Refuge, Minvilla Manor, Street Outreach, the VMC Dental Clinic, and The Foyer, collectively aimed at connecting people with housing and related support services. The center relies on over 350 volunteers contributing each month to deliver services while keeping budgets lean. In 2021, it was recognized as a Bank of America Neighborhood Champion for its work addressing homelessness and the affordable housing crisis in Knoxville.