Boys & Girls Club of Oak Ridge

YOKE Youth Ministry is a non-profit organization based in Knoxville, TN, that has been transforming communities since its establishment in 1977. With programs in 30 middle schools across Knox, Anderson, Blount, Jefferson, and Grainger Counties, YOKE impacts middle school students by providing passionate and faithful mentors who help them discover their identity and purpose in Christ. Through mentoring, equipping young leaders, engaging local churches, and enriching local schools, YOKE strives to make a positive difference in the lives of young people. Supported by partnerships with individuals, churches, foundations, and businesses, YOKE relies on the dedication of over 200 volunteer mentors, known as YOKE Folk, who visit area middle schools each week. By joining YOKE through prayer, giving, or serving, individuals can contribute to the organization's mission of transforming communities and providing much-needed support to middle school students.Generated from the website

The Phyllis Wheatley Center, part of the YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley, has been a cornerstone of community transformation since its establishment in 1899. As the oldest and largest multiracial women's organization in the world, it is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and fostering peace and justice in the region. Serving over 11,300 individuals annually, the center offers a range of services including victim support, social services, and youth programs. Through initiatives like the Keys of Hope campaign, the organization aims to renovate and expand its facilities to better serve women and families in need. Generated from the website