Impacting the lives of people through housing
Expanding Our Impact
At Elmington, growth has always meant more than expanding our business—it’s about expanding our impact. In recent years, we’ve become increasingly aware of the urgent challenges facing Tennessee’s foster care system.
In 2024, we were honored to be invited by the Governor’s Office to join Every Child TN, a statewide initiative working to reimagine foster care. Through this partnership, we learned a staggering truth. 80% of young people who age out of foster care in Tennessee will experience homelessness, incarceration, addiction, or trafficking by age 21.
One of the biggest reasons?
A lack of safe, stable, and affordable housing.
Taking Action:
Lumen Flats
This reality has inspired a pivotal new chapter for Elmington and Elevates. What began years ago as a calling to build affordable housing has now become a responsibility to directly address the needs of some of Tennessee’s most vulnerable youth.
We are proud to announce Lumen Flats, our new foster care housing community in Knoxville. Designed for young adults aging out of foster care, Lumen Flats will provide:
Stable housing in 18 studio apartments, each with a kitchenette and private bathroom.
Access to mental health support, including on-site therapy rooms.
Community and connection, through a large shared kitchen, common living areas, and the presence of caring adult relationships.
New Homes
Renovations Complete
Move-In Stipend
Get Involved
Raising $1,000 Per Unit
(A total of $18,000) to give residents a move-in stipend for purchasing furnishings, wall art, and room décor - helping them create a space that truly feels like home and gives them a sense of ownership over their space.
$250 Provides a Meal
$250 will cater a meal for the 18 residents of Lumen Flats. Contribute today to ensure the residents have nutritious meals as they settle into their new home.