Givetuesknox

2, we will launch Knoxville's fist #GiveTuesKnox event. Our goal is to raise $50,000 which will provide additional mentoring and educational programs for Knoxville's urban youth. These programs are essential to teach young people positive life skills while helping them to achieve their goals. We need your help to mobilize the community to make #GiveTuesKnox a success! Visit www.GiveTuesKnox.org to donate or email [email protected] for more information. About the organizations:
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee
Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee has been transforming the lives of children since 1970. We are a member agency of the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States, consisting of more than 350 agencies nationwide. Big Brothers Big Sisters is committed to enhancing our role in being a part of a collaborative system of support that leads to positive outcomes for East Tennessee’s youth. We partner with families, donors, volunteers, schools, government, and other organizations to provide children facing adversity with the tools they need to not only succeed, but thrive. Research demonstrates that Big Brothers Big Sisters evidenced based programs helps children stay in school and out of trouble. Details at www.tennesseebig.org. About Emerald Youth Foundation
Emerald Youth Foundation is a Christian, urban youth and community development ministry that serves more than 1,500 urban children, teens and young adults each year. Programs include: JustLead – Our church and community-based ministry provides after school, summer, discipleship and mentoring experiences. Sports – Through our partnership with FCA, we offer recreational and competitive and campus team sports opportunities including soccer, volleyball, swimming, and track, as well as traditional offerings in baseball and basketball. Fellows – A transition program to help high school seniors complete post-secondary education or training and establish both a career and a role as a servant leader in their church and community. Details at www.emeraldyouth.org. About Knoxville Leadership Foundation
The Knoxville Leadership Foundation serves the Knoxville area by connecting communities of resource with communities of need while reconciling people to Jesus Christ and to each other. Knoxville Leadership Foundation youth mentoring programs work to match at-risk youth with caring mentors who lead and inspire by building lasting, positive relationships. Our vision is to see our city transformed by announcing, demonstrating and replicating the Kingdom of God. We are a member of Leadership Foundations of America, a national network of local faith-based organizations that mobilize leaders from all walks of life to tackle our cities' biggest problems. Details at www.klf.org.