Phyllis Wheatley Center

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

Started in 1860, Boys & Girls Clubs of America is a social welfare organization that maintains a location in Morristown, Fla. It offers programs in the areas of education, health and life skills development, careers, leadership, athletics, and drug, pregnancy and gang prevention. The organization provides CareerLaunch, which is a mentoring program that includes taking Internet-based surveys, identifying training and college completing, and obtaining financial aid for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18. Its Project Learn includes activities, such as leisure reading, writing, homework assistance and games for youths to develop cognitive skills. Boys & Girls Clubs of America also imparts Internet safety skills through multimedia activities and offline interaction with professionals. Its wellness program includes sports clubs, Triple Play games and social recreational activities. The organization also provides programs related to personal and shopping safety.