Complete information available at : https://www.harboursgate.org/
Harbours Gate is a mission which grew from the experiences, successes and struggles of the founder and Executive Director, Tom Garner.
Tom Garner’s life was changed forevermore after finding sobriety. He immediately sold his business interests and began his journey, exploring ways to help other people. Volunteering with Knox Area Rescue Mission, Salvation Army, Celebrate Recovery, Crossville Mission Bible Training Center, Church of the Cove, FCS Ministries and many others, Tom received invaluable real life experience in serving others struggling with many different forms of life hurts.
After several years of this exploration, Harbours Gate became an official 501(c) 3 in 2012, though Tom had been operating as a Mission for 4 years prior. Our first and still home base is in a mobile home park in Blount County. We also have a location in Cagle Terrace Knoxville and a new group in the north Georgia area.
Harbours Gate provides support to both youth and adults:
Harbours Gate Kids focuses on life skills and interpersonal relationships to help inspire, motivate and direct our youth to reach for their highest dreams. Our youth receive education on alcohol/drug abstention, resolving personal conflicts, relationships and boundaries, accepting and respecting others and working toward the higher good of all in our local communities.
Many of the classes are presented by area doctors, attorneys, chiropractors, law enforcement, athletes, business owners and more to expose our kids to a wide variety of future career options. Values, honestly and integrity are the cornerstones of character which we seek to instill in each one. Teaching them that the greatest work of all serving and helping someone else in need.
Harbours Gate Adult Life Recovery serves to bring hope to those who have lost hope. Whether the issue is addiction, mental health, abusive relationships, lack of education, unemployment, legal problems or housing – we stand ready with the resources and tools to help overcome.
‘Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” That is our response: Send Harbours Gate! (Isaiah 6:8)
