Read about the importance of learning how to swim and the difference our swimming program its making in the lives of the kids we serve.
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Our Calling and Career ministry celebrated six of their college-bound students with the ministry's very first Signing Night.
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Longtime urban sports director impacted thousands of children in urban Knoxville.
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Our volunteers are essential to carrying out Emerald Youth’s mission. We are grateful this week and every day for the dedicated service of our volunteers who are positively connecting with and impacting the lives of city kids.
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Our coaches and volunteers go above and beyond - Not only do they coach and invest in kids on the court or field, but they also are investing in many lives outside of sports.
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Our Wednesday volunteer meal teams are AWESOME! Two teams - one serves at Emerald UMC Church and the other serves upstairs in the Emerald Youth building on N. Central Street - have been planning, buying, and preparing meals for years!
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JustLead’s afterschool program for elementary and middle school students includes tutoring, homework help, health/fitness/nutrition instruction, field trips and service learning opportunities.
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Our Calling & Career Ministry is preparing teenagers for post-secondary experiences and to help them find a Christ-centered calling.
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Elementary Camp is an opportunity for children to experience an atmosphere free from the distractions of daily life and allow them to focus on what God might be saying to them. We try to provide a fun and unforgettable experience that some of our kids may not be able to have otherwise.
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During AmeriCorps Week, Emerald Youth is highlighting the service of some present AmeriCorps members. Check out their stories to hear more about their AmeriCorps experience!
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One of the fun parts about preparing for the Emerald Youth Christmas Store is coming up with cool ideas to decorate. Learn how to make one of our favorite decorations this year!
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