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IN KNOXVILLE, 4,400 CHILDREN have at least ONE PARENT IN JAIL Statistically, without intervention, these children are 70% more likely to follow in the same footsteps. Amachi is helping to break this cycle. We help children address barriers, impact their future and challenge the cycle of incarceration by providing them with friendship through a caring adult mentor. Everyone benefits from having a friend. A person we can talk to, trust, and “do life” with. This is what mentoring looks like: friendship. Think about your own life, and the presence of parents, church leaders, teachers, coaches, scout leaders, mentors etc. These key relationships in our lives influence who we become.

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. Our vision is that all children achieve their full potential. Our mission is to create and professionally support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of East Tennessee youth.

“It Tastes as Good as it Smells!”

The Change Center is an uplifting, relaxing space for everyone, created in response to the voices of community youth and open to all ages. Connections are made within our walls that strengthen and empower in the midst of a fun experience. Come visit us!

The Children’s Defense Fund’s (CDF) Freedom Schools® program is a six-week long summer enrichment program with 3 hours of reading per day. The program helps children fall in love with reading, increases their self-esteem, cultivates positive attitudes toward learning, and reduces summer reading loss—one of the major challenges affecting poor and working-class children. With the help of a researched-based curriculum that is based on culturally responsive books that reflect their own images and caring and supportive college students that serve as teachers, Freedom Schools successfully address summer reading loss and a related decrease in students’ motivation to read.

We offer birth doula services in Knoxville and surrounding counties, including free consultations. We offer love, support, and open arms to expecting mothers!

Delicious treats and Event planning for all your special or personal needs! Event designer,event planner,event coordinator,traveling designer

Gold Key Access provides direct support to prisoners’ families to stay connected with their incarcerated love ones. So that prisoners’ families are less stressed and more connected!

Our goal at GoodGod Clothing is to reach the lost at any cost. We aim to touch and transform as many lives as possible. We don’t want to just touch the lives of believers but rather create new believers through fashion as a way to express ones self and love for the creator. Our goal is to open the eyes and ears of men, women and children around the world so they can see that believers come in many different shapes, sizes and forms but most importantly, can love a Good God while looking GOOD doing it! – Danielle Brown, Founder

Some of our programming includes: Club STEM Cub Scouts JR Staff KICKO Nutrition Education Activity Training Physical Education & Activities SMART Girls & Passport to Manhood SMART Moves – Drug Resistance Social Emotional Wellness Summer Brain Gain Tutoring and Homework Help Youth Arts Initiative Youth of the Month

The Dojo was founded with the blessings and encouragement of Master Long “To promote and teach ISSHINRYU to the Inner City Youth of Knoxville, Tennessee.”

We are committed to transforming our inner city by equipping and empowering its children to fully realize their potential and discover their God-given destiny.

FOOD/ FAITH/ FUTURES We are here to provide good food, authentic faith, and opportunities for a brighter future for those who need it most.

Ladydoc Nutrition focuses on your wellness and nutrition needs. Our goal is to transform peoples’ bodies, minds, and lifestyles through holistic endeavors.

Likewise Coffee was inspired by Raising a Voice cofounders Will & Katie Boggs, as a way to sustain their ministry and create a neighborhood meeting space with a safe and welcoming environment for the community of East Knoxville. Our name comes from the story of the Good Samaritan. When asked how does one love their neighbor, Jesus replies by telling the parable of the Good Samaritan and then finishes by saying, “Go and do likewise.” We want this space to be a place for people to love their neighbors and learn how to be a good neighbor within the Knoxville community.

Some of our programming includes Character and Leadership Crafts Educational Activities and Tutoring Health and Nutrition Life-skills Sports Fitness and Recreation The Arts

Metro Drug Coalition (MDC) is a nonprofit organization striving to create a healthy and safe community, free of substance misuse. We have served the Knoxville community for over 34 years. Our goal is to increase access to evidence-based prevention education, harm reduction programs, and recovery support services for anyone desiring to maintain or seek a life free from substance misuse. Through community collaborative efforts, we can all strengthen families and prevent future generations from the devastating consequences of addiction.

Some of our programming includes: KICKO Tutoring Youth Arts Initiative

Making All People, Plant People

TN Licensed Cosmetologist • Silk Press • Blow Outs • Cuts/Trims • Dip Nails/ Gel Manicures/ Polish Changes • Brow Waxing / Tinting • Natural Hair Services (Braids, Dreads) • Lashes – Acrylic Nails

Harold Long Realty

Priority 1 Athletics provides elite basketball training programs for players of all ages and levels of experience.

The vision of Real Talk is to ENCOURAGE, ENRICH, and EMPOWER young men and women to be successful by keeping life experiences REAL, REALISTIC, and RELATIONAL.

SEEED creates pathways out of poverty for young adults and promotes positive community development through career readiness training, environmental education, and community engagement. SEEED’s Edible Forest: Located at the Morningside Community Center, the Edible Forest aims to supplement the community that is the epicenter of a 2-mile radius food desert. Fruit trees, veggies and herbs are freely available to the public.

Sir Marlon Brooks Entertainment is a Mobile DJ Service and Entertainment Group who has served the Knoxville, TN area since 2004.

Some of our programming includes: Arts & Crafts Chess Club Game Tech Garden Club Healthy Kids Club Ironmen Joy of Music Lifeskills Math Club NEAT Physical Fitness Reading Club Robotics Club Service Learning Action Team STEM Young Scholars/Leaders

Our Vision To be the premier volunteer service organization of women who are committed to enhancing and enriching the lives of the underprivileged and underserved in the Knoxville Community. Our Mission The mission of the Knoxville (TN) Chapter is to transform the lives of the underprivileged and underserved in the Knoxville Community through our facet programs:  Health and Human Services, National Trends and Services, Services to Youth, The Arts, and International Trends and Services.

Mix Quick Serve w/ Homemade cooking & you have found The Wright Spot. Wings, burgers, & wraps are a specialty! Daily specials of Meatloaf, soups, baked chicken, pork loin. Bottled beer, cornhole, & 3 TVs make it the perfect spot.

Our mission is to implement principles that will transform youth into respectful and responsible adults. We will create an environment conducive to developing life skills, a strong sense of leadership and community amongst UUNIK participants.