At Emerald Youth Foundation, we imagine a city where every child, in every neighborhood has the full life Christ intended for them (John 10:10).

But we know that there are places in the heart of Knoxville where a full life is not the reality.

This reality is represented through statistics like these:

*Fewer than half of the youth do not have a mentor like a coach, tutor, or youth worker.

*Only 20 percent are known to be engaged in organized sports.

*Less than 15 percent of youth are known to be engaged in faith development.

*Urban youth lag 50 percent behind academically to their suburban peers and the gap is widening

Our city is desperately in need of young people who desire to grow into Godly leaders. We need your help to make this a reality.

Give to support youth growing into promising, Godly, young adult leaders by helping them achieve key milestones of development from the elementary grades, through middle and high school, and into young adulthood.

Join us in prayer throughout the Rise Up Campaign by downloading this prayer guide.