Our Emerald story is our family's story.  Clark and I both have served in many roles with and through Emerald Youth Foundation:  AmeriCorps members, ministry coordinators, volunteers, a JustLead Director, a Calling & Career Coach, a volunteer sports coach, and as parents of participants.  

We believe strongly in Emerald's mission and ministry, and we are just one of the hundreds of families that have been impacted and strengthened by all that Emerald has to offer.  We'll gladly share more parts of our family and Emerald stories if you're interested.  

We are rising up in partnership with Emerald Youth to help strengthen families in the heart of Knoxville. Emerald Youth engages the families of the youth they serve by ensuring access to economic and social supports that lead to upward mobility. When families are connected with Emerald Youth, they are engaged in faith communities and build social capital to support resilience.Through Emerald Youth's family assistance fund, families are given direct, tangible support during times of crisis to meet critical needs such as groceries and rent and utility assistance.Please join us prayer for our city by going to emeraldyouth.org/pray