The Restoration House of East Tennessee
TRH is such a blessing to everyone who gets involved. From the clients to the volunteers to the public everyone is touched by this ministry. TRH is a place where single parent families can come to learn and grow in a way that helps them reach their full potential. They are surrounded by a network of support that allows them to take control of their future and the future of their family. As a young Mom myself, I can understand the deep need for support and encouragement at a time when everything is on your shoulders. TRH provides this and so much more! I am proud to be a volunteer whenever they need me!
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The mentors are always quick to tell about the great things that the families of TRH are doing. Things like going back to school, getting jobs, and going to church. Finding out who they are in a world that used to seem hopeless is all part of TRH.
More feedback...
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
The Restoration House assists single mothers in finding transitional housing, job training, financial planning skills and parenting skills through a team of mentors who work with single moms and their families. It is a wonderful organization that is run efficiently and resourcefully, and hopefully, it will grow to serve more children and mothers.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
by watching the first mother graduate the program and make a difference in her life and her children's lives.
More feedback...
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I have had experience with TRH through its connection with many members of my faith community who volunteer and participate in TRH's many programs. I have also known a young mother who was referred to the program and who is currently in the intake process. What I have observed is that TRH provides a transformational experience for single mothers and their children. By providing not only housing, but job training, mentorship, support, love, and care for up to 2 years, TRH succeeds in its mission of supporting single moms to go beyond surviving to thriving. TRH is an open, honest, and heartfelt operation. They truly love and care for single mothers, but also have clear boundaries, expectations, and goals for their work with single mothers. The result is that they are very effective in helping those who desire to be helped with an efficient use of resources, resulting in amazing transformation for single mothers in a way that few other organizations achieve. As a Clinical Psychologist, this is the type of intervention I support and find effective for the population that TRH serves. I so strongly believe in their mission and their ability to achieve it that I donate my own money to their mission.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
My husband and I had a failed adoption that resulted in the birth mom we worked with parenting, when her unquestioning intent was to complete the adoption. TRH has now come in and partnered with this mother and a child, who we were grieved to surrender.
More feedback...
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Our family's direct and continuing involvement with young mothers and their children led us to see the need for broader, deeper, more holistic long-term solutions rather than quick and temporary pseudo-fixes. TRH is filling an important gap well, and there is much more to accomplish.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
While we are too "new" to have a graphable track record, I have witnesses incredible positive changes in the lives of several young women over the past few years. Through TRH these women gain skills, independence, spirituality, self esteem and confidence.
More feedback...
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
The Restoration House of East Tennessee is a remarkable organization that strives to break the negative cycles that lead a woman down the path to becoming a low-income single mom. TRH doesn't just meet physical needs; the program includes a team of mentors to help encourage, build self-esteem and provide direction to these young women. The result is a true life change for these mothers and their children. TRH is tackling this chronic issue the only way it can be effectively addressed with lasting impact... one family at a time.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have the pleasure of knowing a young woman who "graduated" from the TRH program. She is completely off of public assistance, has blossomed as a mother and has more self-confidence and a brighter future than she ever dreamed possible.
More feedback...
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The passionate vision of the leadership and their respectful approach to the women and children they serve.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Kind, concerned, supportive, talented
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Serve many more families, breaking the cycles that lead to low-income single motherhood in East Tennessee; train more staff and mentors to support these women; provide more housing for these women in need.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
The Restoration House is well-researched, well-thought-out and executed, thorough, and skilled in their work with single moms. They serve with a wonderful combination of empathy and expertise.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Seeing the lives of single moms changed for the good.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I can't point to a thing that I would change.
More feedback...
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The Restoration House is always well-researched and well-prepared, but they have this wonderful combination of expertise and empathy
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Well-trained, professional, passionate, caring
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Build an apartment complex and hire necessary staff to create a healthy community for single moms
Ways to make it better...
Not a thing
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Appropriate housing for the single moms they serve
One thing I'd also say is that...
This is a great organization that is serving in a critical and strategic area of our community. Their success will play a significant role in the transformation of our community since almost 1/2 of the single moms in our area live below the poverty line.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
The Restoration House is a much needed organization in Knoxville. They are always helpful to other professionals and clients in the community. They work very hard to meet a huge need in this area by providing mentor services and housing to single mothers. A person does not realize how great this need is until he/she works in this field. The Restoration House is an amazing organization that needs everyone's support.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
They have helped my clients.
More feedback...
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
They are always helpful and professional.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Help all the single mothers in Knoxville and surrounding areas!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I have been involved with helping to develop the Financial Literacy Program (FLP) for the past 2 years. I have assisted in helping train the young women in the program in basic financial management skills. There is still lots of work to do to make it fit the needs of the ladies in the program.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing the young ladies learn how to manage their own finances and struggle with the day to day problems of meeting a budget.
More feedback...
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
This ministry is run with excellence. Restoration House has truly found a practical way to help women break the cycle of poverty and make positive changes in their lives.
More feedback...
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
sincere people devoted to giving women skills to make positive life change.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Restoration House is an AWESOME nonprofit helping single moms get on their feet and get a plan for a better life.
More feedback...
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
getting to know the founders, Daniel and Mandy Watson. They are two of the most compassionate and caring people I've ever met.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
warm-hearted and selfless.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
change the lives of hundreds of single moms!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
Filter by reviewer role:
Support This Nonprofit
Help this nonprofit get more reviews
5 tips for getting reviews