Oasis of Kingsport
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Oasis is a 501c3 faith based Non-Profit serving women in Kingsport and the Tri-Cities area.
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1102 Mill Street
Kingsport, TN
37660
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 3pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 3pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 3pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 3pm |
| Friday | 8am - 3pm |
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The Oasis of Kingsport Women’s Ministries
The Oasis of Kingsport is a women’s ministry founded and located in the Tri-Cities / Kingsport, Tennessee area. It’s founder, the late Kermit Addington was a man with a heart to serve those less fortunate and to share the message of the gospel. The Oasis opened its doors in June of 2014 and since it’s opening has served over 800 women in its small space. Kermit Addington passed away in November of 2016 leaving behind a legacy of giving.
Today the Oasis facility houses a hub of different ministries and programs as well as partnering with over 100 other organizations around the Tri-City area to serve women. The Oasis has evolved in recent years to include ministry based classes, support groups, and counseling programs. Through resource counseling women work with a minister to develop an SSP or Self Sufficiency Plan which help set goals, refers women to other helping organizations, job / education recourses, houses resources etc. The Oasis also issues homeless reference letters to help verify legitimate homelessness to other helping organizations and to share information that will help better serve homeless clients. The Oasis requires references that can verify hardship and homeless status to better legitimize the letter. Clients also sign a confidentiality form and their privacy is treated with the utmost respect unless given permission to share information between helping organizations. Clients, otherwise referred to as guests, can also take advantage both general and recovery counseling.
Guests also may attend special services throughout the year where they take part in worship and ministry. They also receive mentorship and join with other guests to share stories and devotions. The Oasis facility is equipped with homelike amenities which meet immediate needs as in the basic need to shower and groom. The Oasis has a full shower facility where all toiletries, robes, and towels are provided. Additionally, the Oasis has a full laundry facility where guests can launder two loads per day for only $0.25 per load, with all detergent, fabric softener and stain removers provided. If guests cannot afford the laundry fee it is okay, the Oasis has provision for this. The Oasis does not pocket the laundry money but rather sends it monthly to other churches and organizations doing a good work in the community. The Oasis also reaches out beyond its walls to connect with women at different public events and outreaches and its executive director speaks in churches and Sunday school groups to reach women beyond Oasis walls.
The executive director also sets on the board of other organizations as to link arms with others making a difference. The Oasis is not funded through any government or organizational grants, such as United Way. The Oasis is fully funded by monetary donations from churches, individuals, and business’ who believe in the work it is doing to build the Kingdom of God. There are many churches who partner, sending volunteers, donations of goods, as well as monetary gifts monthly.
