Knox County Community Action

Wesley House Community Center, established in 1907, is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and serving the Mechanicsville, Lonsdale, and Beaumont communities in Knoxville, TN. They provide high-quality, affordable, and accessible childcare, social connections for senior citizens, and address the emerging needs of the 37921 zip code. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Wesley House fosters a work environment where everyone feels welcome. Their programs include CARES, an after-school program offering homework assistance and enrichment activities, STEP, an eight-week summer camp providing educational experiences and support, and WISE, a program for senior citizens combating social isolation through food, fun, and fellowship.Generated from the website

Knoxville Jewish Alliance, also known as KJA, works for the cultural, social and intellectual development of individuals. The organization serves Jewish communities throughout the world. It conducts movie, casino and karaoke nights for adolescents through the University of Tennessee Jewish Student Center-Hillel. Knoxville Jewish Alliance also offers family counseling and psychological testing and evaluation services. The organization s Arnstein Jewish Community Center features swimming pool, gym and meeting rooms. It additionally serves the short-term care needs of senior citizens. Knoxville Jewish Alliance conducts summer day camps and after-school programs. The organization provides assistance with financial emergencies, as well as appointment scheduling services.