The Interfaith
Hospitality Network of Greater Kingsport, Inc. is a coalition of
churches in the Kingsport area that have banded together to reach out
to families in crisis. Families with children make up the fastest
growing segment of the homeless population. First Broad Street UMC, along with about 13 other congregations in the Interfaith Hospitality Network provide a safe,
family oriented place to stay, nutritious meals, and mentoring to help
homeless families with children under 18 on their quest to regain
independence. IHNGK is the only shelter in Kingsport currently able to
accommodate two parent families, teenaged boys and single fathers with
teenaged girls. Caring community and staff members provide guidance,
encouragement and supportive services to help families find and retain
permanent housing.
