Welcome to Parkridge Harbor and greetings on behalf of the Parkridge Harbor Board and staff. In May of 1996 a group of professionals resolved to organize a day center for persons suffering with catastrophic illnesses. At the time significant gaps existed in health care which left many with little emotional support while undergoing the debilitating effects of a catastrophic illness. Positively Living, which Parkridge Harbor was originally known by, was brought to life with a $25,000 start-up grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Incorporation followed in July of 1997. Since those early years, the agency has strived to fulfill a unique social service niche assisting those most vulnerable.  

Positively Living acquired its current facility at 1501 East Fifth Avenue in 2003. The 22,000 square foot building was purchased with the help of the City of Knoxville, Knox County, Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati and The Department of Housing and Urban Development. The agency’s name was changed to Parkridge Harbor shortly after renovation was complete to reflect the expanding mission and services offered to the community. Today, Parkridge Harbor operates as a 501c(3) not-for-profit agency providing case management, supportive housing and alcohol / drug counseling. 

I am proud to serve as Executive Director for Parkridge Harbor.  We are constantly inspired do a better job today than we did yesterday, and look for innovative ways to address tomorrow’s issues. I encourage you to join us in sharing our vision.

Respectfully,

Stephen M. Jenkins
Executive Director

Mailing Address: 1501 E. Fifth Avenue | Knoxville, TN 37917
phone: (865) 525-1840, #230 | email:
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Last updated 12-9-08.