Emergency shelter
Short-term, dignified shelter for individuals and families who need a safe place during an immediate housing crisis.
Immediate safety
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
A safe place to begin again.
Shelter My Sheep brings churches, neighbors, volunteers, and local partners together to help individuals and families move from housing crisis toward safety, stability, and a permanent home.
IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit · EIN 46-4134216
Housing with dignity
Emergency shelter, transitional support, and tiny-home pathways.
501(c)(3) nonprofitCharitable housing organization
East TennesseeCommunity-rooted service
Tiny-home programPractical short-term shelter
People firstDignity, safety, and stability
Who we are
Community-powered shelter and a path forward.
Shelter My Sheep was formed around a simple belief: no neighbor should face a housing crisis alone. The organization grew through collaboration among local churches, community leaders, students, skilled volunteers, property partners, and caring individuals.
Our work centers on temporary and transitional housing, including small-home shelter options, while helping households connect with practical next steps toward employment, supportive services, and affordable permanent housing.
We serve people with compassion and respect, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, family status, or other status protected by law.
What we do
From immediate safety to lasting stability.
Housing crisis rarely has a single cause. Our approach combines a safe place to stay with local relationships, practical support, and a clear next step.
Transitional housing
Time and space to rebuild stability while pursuing employment, benefits, supportive services, and permanent housing.
A bridge forward
Tiny-home pathways
Small homes developed through community partnerships provide practical shelter while strengthening local service and trade skills.
Built by community
How it works
A respectful, practical process.
Availability and eligibility can change. Calling first is the best way to confirm current options and next steps.
Reach out
Call to share your situation or ask about current shelter and housing-support availability.
Review needs
We discuss household needs, safety, timing, and whether our program or a partner is the best fit.
Build a plan
When a placement is available, the focus shifts to stability, support connections, and permanent housing goals.
Move forward
Local relationships and practical referrals help each household take its next step with dignity.
Why this matters
A home is more than four walls.
Stable shelter creates room to address employment, transportation, health, education, and the many practical barriers that can keep a family in crisis.
- A safe, private place to rest and regroup
- Community connections and practical referrals
- A clearer path toward affordable permanent housing
Get involved
Every stable home starts with a community.
Shelter My Sheep has historically grown through the generosity, skills, and cooperation of local churches, businesses, property owners, students, and volunteers.
Give financially
Help sustain shelter operations, utilities, repairs, and the practical costs of moving a household toward stability.
Ask about current needs →Volunteer a skill
Carpentry, electrical, plumbing, site preparation, repairs, transportation, and other practical skills can make a direct difference.
Start a conversation →Partner with property
Land, housing, materials, and responsible property partnerships can expand safe shelter options in the community.
Discuss a partnership →Transparency
Clear identity. Public purpose. Local accountability.
We publish core organizational details so community members, service partners, and verification providers can identify Shelter My Sheep and understand its charitable purpose.
Legal nameShelter My Sheep-Org
Common nameShelter My Sheep
EIN46-4134216
Tax status501(c)(3) nonprofit
Primary purposeTemporary shelter & housing
Websitesheltermysheep.org
Contact Shelter My Sheep
Start with a conversation.
For help, referrals, volunteering, partnerships, or organization verification, please call before visiting. Shelter availability can change, and this is not a 24-hour emergency hotline.
Phone(423) 253-2303
Physical address6265 Hwy 360
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
ImportantCall first to confirm availability