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Hello! We are five University of Tennessee, Knoxville students partnering with Hand UP for Women, a local nonprofit that helps women in our community break free from addiction, abuse, and poverty. Our goal is to raise $1,000 to help pay off the newly purchased Miracle Ridge property to allow renovations to begin and create safe housing for women in need. For this blog, we’re focusing on what home really means to us. We all have something that makes where we live a home, maybe its family dinners, traditions or our childhood bedroom. Home is different for everyone, but it's always special. In this, we hope to remind you also that not everyone has a home. Luckily, organizations like Hand Up For Women are striving to change this, and with your help, you can change that too. Personal Introductions:  Julia: Hello! My name is Julia Dieter, and I’m a third year student at UT Knoxville studying Public Affairs with a concentration in National Security. Ultimately, my goal is to pursue a car...