Welcome to the home page of the Ecumenical Storehouse, Inc., in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The Storehouse was established in 1984 and is operated by volunteers on a rotating basis by 11 churches. The Storehouse accepts, stores, and distributes almost every type of household good - essentially everything a person would need to set up a small living quarters, except food and clothes. Most of the clients served by the Ecumenical Storehouse live in Anderson County, but clients also come from Roane, Campbell, Morgan, and Scott Counties. Many of the clients are from among the vast number of Appalachian poor in the area; others have lost everything in a fire or storm; still others find themselves in abusive situtations and need emergency assistance to establish a new home. All are in need, and they have nowhere else to turn for the service the Storehouse provides. The Ecumenical Storehouse, Inc., is a member of the United Way of Anderson County and receives funds from that organization, grants from other agencies, and donations of household goods and funds from local churches and individuals.