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Common FAQs
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No, Hand UP For Women is NOT a shelter or a residential program. Hand UP For Women is also not a rehab facility nor a sober-living house.
[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”Who can come to the program?” open=”yes”]Any woman over the age of 18 who is ready to commit to regular attendance and working hard toward becoming self-sufficient is eligible.[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”Do you have to be a Christian to come?” open=”no”]No, but you must understand that participating in our Bible study is part of the program.[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”Does everyone who comes get a mentor?” open=”no”]Every woman who demonstrates her commitment to the program is paired with a trained mentor.[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”What does a mentor do?” open=”no”]They serve as a personal support person for you spiritually and emotionally. They meet with you at least once a week, as well as communicating by phone. They are there to advise and encourage you, as well as to serve as a source of accountability for the goals you wish to pursue.[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”What kind of classes do you teach?” open=”no”]We teach life management skills including improving self-esteem, anger management, assertiveness skills, and healthy boundaries, goal-setting, problem-solving and budgeting. We also address job readiness skills such as how to fill out a job application or prepare a resume’, professional ethics and integrity, successful interviewing, or how to dress appropriately for an interview. All classes are informational and discussion-based and no grades are given.[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”Do you offer computer classes?” open=”no”]
YES – basic computer skills are part of our curriculum. One on one assistance is also available.
[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”How long is the program?” open=”no”]
Classes are held for 12 months on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:00, with dinner served at 5:15 for those participating. Graduates are always welcomed and encouraged to come to refresh their skills, encourage the current participants, and offer assistance in the classroom.
[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”Will you find me a job?” open=”no”]
We are not a job placement, referral service, or an employment agency. Our focus is to strengthen your life as a whole so that you are better equipped and prepared to seek out and find employment. We can help with job leads, but we cannot get the job for you.
[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”Do I have to come every week?” open=”no”]
In order to graduate from our program, you must have at least a 90% attendance and participation rate, a productive relationship with their mentor, as well as a current resume’.
[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”Where is the program held?” open=”no”]
Our facility is in the heart of North Knoxville, directly on the KAT bus line.
[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”Do you help with transportation?” open=”no”]
If you have a car, we can assist you with a gift card for fuel assistance, or if you ride the bus, we can provide you with KAT bus passes. THIS ASSISTANCE IS FOR THOSE THAT ARE ATTENDING REGULARLY.
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Call the office at 865-525-9696, email [email protected] or [email protected], or use the Contact Us button below.
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