About Empower Cocke County
Friends and volunteers gather weekly at Empower to help out and encourage one another!
One Mission - 7 Areas of Ministry
The Hope Center
Located next to the Faithful Finds Thrift Store at our main location, the Hope Center is where conversations begin with new friends who need help.
Faithful Finds Thrift Store
The Faithful Finds Thrift Store is a place where friends and neighbors often check in weekly to find clothing and household items at bargain prices. Also a base for our ministry to help those in need of emergency supplies after a disaster.
The Youth Project
An up and coming new ministry at Empower destined to reach the thousands of unchurched youth in our county, The Youth Project will be a safe place to establish friendships and trusted adult advisors and hear about the Good News of Jesus Christ.
The Family Home
Opening soon, The Family Home will offer long-term support to families looking to rebuild and stabilize. Our 7-acre parcel with three units already remodeled and nearly ready to go will serve as a haven for restoration of families.
Jail Ministry
Reaching into the jail to establish relationships, provide friendship and teaching… and help those wishing to see restoration in their lives begin the process even before their release date.
Regional Disaster Relief
Empower helped more than 65 families recover after Helene and that work is ongoing to families seeing devastation from floods, fires and other natural disasters.
Living Free Training Classes
Using the Livingfree.org group training curriculum, Empower seeks to help individuals and families rebuild and find the road to hope, faith, and freedom by using Biblical principles as their foundations.
Meet the Team
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Kallie Lister
Program Director
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Stacey Moore
Thrift Store Manager
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Tammy Palmer
Administrative Assistant
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Renee Mitton
Bookkeeper
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Dr. Candi Overholt
Board President and Founder
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Sonya Yelton
Board Vice-President
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Linda Whitson
Secretary of the Board
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Tammy Maxwell
Treasurer of the Board
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Melissia Ball
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David Boney
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Pat Brown
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Susan Clevenger
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Anthony Dearth
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Meka Henderson
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Dr. Rich Lloyd
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Lisa Neas
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Chris Owens
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Kristen Peralez Skeen
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Derrick Woods
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Phil Yelton
Contact us
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