Catholic Charities observed Elder Abuse Prevention Awareness Month with a June 14 reception for Samaritan Place, its hallmark shelter and housing program for seniors in crisis. Attending and providing testimonials for the value of Samaritan Place to the community were representatives from Adult Protective Services, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, home health care and former and current clients. Coverage of the event appeared in the Knoxville News Sentinel; for more information on Samaritan Place contact program manager Joy McNeil at 865-684-1886, or joy@ccetn.org.