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CONTENTS 3 Leadership Remarks 4 JustLead 6 Emerald Youth Sports 8 Emerald Youth Fellows 10 Emerald Youth Buzz 13 Support Highlights 14 2013 By the Numbers
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LEADERSHIP REMARKS t is an exciting time at Emerald Youth Foundation, where more than Iurban 1,400 young people are now engaged in our missional work. Many more children, teens and young adults have caring people who walk with them and help them in the key areas of Christian faith, learning, relationships and health. New, community-wide plans will reach even more children. I am thankful for Emerald Youth’s vision for the city and its holistic programs that touch the entire substance of a child’s life. Our increasing awareness of the challenges facing our urban children tells us life in the inner city is too much for a young person to handle alone. Our hearts break at the thought of Knoxville’s youngest citizens wrestling with isolation, hopelessness, poor health practices and poverty. Steve Diggs and his staff work at the center of these challenges, finding solutions. Working alongside them is a privilege and a source of deep satisfaction. It was a special joy in 2013 to see my daughter, Kristin, serve at Emerald Youth as an AmeriCorps member. The experience and the wisdom she gained from the children and staff were life-changing for her. Board of Trustees Chair Doug Kennedy with daughter Kristin. Kristin served as an AmeriCorps member in 2013 working with high school students in Emerald Youth’s JustLead program.
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Doug Kennedy Chair, Emerald Youth Foundation Board of Trustees he year 2013 set the course for another season of growth and Tannouncement expansion for Emerald Youth Foundation. A highlight was the Nov. 4 of the Sansom Sports Complex, which will expand sports opportunities for our inner city kids, especially urban soccer. What a blessing it is to see all of the amazing growth the Lord is allowing in our programs: JustLead, which through our network of urban churches reaches children in the neighborhoods where they live, Emerald Youth Sports, now serving more than 450 youth with coached sports year-round, and Emerald Youth Fellows, now providing mentoring and leadership training to its third class of high school seniors. Today, as we stand together seeking the health and well-being of Knoxville’s inner city youth, our work is cut out for us. As a community, we’ve got to provide kids the right opportunities so they can flourish. We must work to close the achievement gap between our urban students and urban schools and their peers in Knoxville’s suburbs. We must consciously raise up the next generation of leaders in our urban neighborhoods. Thank you for caring and being a friend of this ministry. Sincerely, Emerald Youth Foundation Executive Director Steve Diggs and (front, from left) EY soccer players Julio Rico, Hector Purulla, Abby Diggs and Lena Foster.
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ore than 1,100 urban Knoxville young people aged 5-25 grew in character, life skills and leadership ability through JustLead in 2013. JustLead, Emerald Youth’s longtime, neighborhood-based program implemented through city churches and faithbased organizations, played an important role in 2013 in response to inner city needs. JustLead provides youth with key services that focus on the total person – spiritual, academic, caring relationships and good health. Following Emerald Youth’s year-long Urban Youth Study begun in 2012, JustLead ministries were able to draw a sharper focus on the needs of urban children based on the “gaps” revealed by the study. (See more on page 12.) Outcomes in 2013 included: l More than 800 youth engaged in faith programming,
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which included weekly Bible studies, Wednesday night dinner and worship, and a faith-based small group time. EYF based its entire faith ministry on a curriculum custom written for urban kids by author Chris Graves. Kids resonated to the big-picture themes of the curriculum and embraced the invitation in small groups to share their own life events. “It is hard to find people like that who really care,” said one teen. l 800+ youth benefitted from learning programming. A total of 363 elementary and middle school students participated in the on-site Learning Labs, which are equipped with computers and software to help students remedy their academic weaknesses. In 2013, two JustLead ministries – Emerald Avenue United Methodist and Virginia Avenue Ministry – received on-site labs, for a total of five Learning Labs now in operation. Many students also
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received homework help and tutoring, often followed by dramatically improved grades. On the high school level, many of the 18 students who took an ACT Prep course at Austin-East High School gained admission to colleges. And an in-classroom, Algebra I tutoring program piloted at Fulton High School in 2013 helped more than 150 students. l More than 900 youth benefitted from relationship-building opportunities. They received mentoring from ministry staff, camp counselors, Bible study and small group leaders, tutors, and foster grandparents. Youth of every age enjoyed out of town trips: more than 75 high school students attended Resurrection, an annual conference in Gatlinburg, 78 middle school youth attended camp at Doe River Gorge, and 102 elementary kids had fun at camp at Coker Creek Village. Kids attended regular outings through the
year, such as middle school fun day, Emerald Youth Camp Week for more than 200 children in June, trips to pools and mountains throughout the summer, a visit to Oakes Farm Corn Maze in October, and in December, the Variety Holiday Party to view “Frozen,� courtesy of Regal Entertainment Group and Variety of Eastern Tennessee. l Over 650 youth were involved in health programming in 2013. This included instruction in nutrition and healthy lifestyles, camps on cooking, biking, and gardening, and frequent opportunities to enjoy fun outdoor activities. More than 370 children received meals weekly on Wednesday nights. Through a program offered jointly with the City of Knoxville, nearly 250 children in JustLead took swim lessons. Overall, young people experienced a joyful 2013 in JustLead! ANNUAL REPORT 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 2013
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013 was a year of joyous growth for Emerald Youth Sports, in both the number of youth served and the depth and range of athletic programs. More than 450 youth aged 5-18 participated in sports that included volleyball, basketball, soccer, and baseball teams, and a summer swim team. A key feature of Emerald Youth is its collaboration with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The two organizations team up to get as many urban youth involved in sports as possible, while methodically building their skill levels and supporting them spiritually with prayer and regular devotionals. Emerald Youth Sports made several strategic moves in 2013. One was to expand the recreational league teams through improved communications and a concerted schools outreach. The inclusive, low-cost rec teams offer life-changing opportunities for city kids. Volleyball grew to 105 players, soccer to 135, and basketball to more than 150; and nearly 50 kids participated on the swim team, swimming in four meets and two regional tournaments. EY Sports also built competitive club teams alongside its more relaxed, recreational league teams. The building of players’ skills in middle school makes them eligible to play in high school. EYF-sponsored club teams in 2013 included five AAU basketball teams (one a championship-winning girls’ team) and a girls’ volleyball team. A third EY Sports initiative in 2013 was to launch more athletic teams at urban middle schools where team sports are limited. These included a new volleyball team at Vine Middle School, a second year of volleyball at Whittle Springs Middle School, and a baseball team at Whittle Springs. It is difficult to overstate the value of athletics to urban kids, for whom obesity, inactivity and isolation are ongoing problems. Through Emerald Youth, kids can: l Learn athletic skills young enough to be competitive on middle school or high school athletic team l Benefit from Christian ministry and mentoring by caring adults l Grow in the community of teammates l Gain skills that literally save lives: through EY, kids learn to swim each year, stemming horribly high drowning rates among low-income youth.
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elementary and middle school youth played soccer.
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colleges and universities attended by current EY Fellows.
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high school seniors chosen for the ’13 Class of EY Fellows.
he 11 members of the 2013 class of Emerald Youth Fellows finished a highly successful year, graduating from high school and completing their first term in college. They are the second class of the Fellows, the program of EYF that provides graduating high school seniors with mentoring and support through college and into the launch of their careers. The 2013 EY Fellows and their colleges are: Preston Abbott and Maicaiela Ash Thompson – University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Bellansira Horusenga – Tennessee Wesleyan College; Jeamika Burton and Anitrea Harris – University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Brianna Gallmann – East Tennessee State University; CharMya Cason – Pellissippi State Community College; Delandra Carter and Jordan Carter – Maryville College; Christian Kirk – Bethel University; and Jazmine Smith – Clark Atlanta University. The members of the 2013 class were chosen in February of their senior year of high school for their leadership abilities and commitment to community. Each went on to receive training through workshops such as “Culture, Race and Privilege” and “Community Leadership.” They studied Christian community development as an approach to rebuild poor neighborhoods and took classes in time and money management. “Our goal is to work with these students through their post-secondary education—whether it is college or technical training—and help them move into their professional lives, the faith community, and in a servant leadership role in the city,” said Cedric Jackson, EY Fellows director. What a year they spent! Caring community leaders pitched in with mentoring, planning, and leading seminars. In 2013 they included Chrisi Bollinger, Cole Piper, Jonathan Mayfield, Nancy Gregg and Dwaine Setzer. During the summer after high school graduation, the members of the 2013 class visited Chicago’s Lawndale neighborhood, a notoriously poor and crime-ridden area that has undergone nationally recognized transformation. They met with neighborhood residents and administrators of the respected Lawndale Community Church and the Lawndale Christian Development Corporation. “We want the Fellows to grow to be servant leaders in their own homes and in their communities. Lawndale has been this model of community transformation for 30 years. It takes that long to bear fruit. That’s why you need young people,” said Jackson.
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EMERALD YOUTH BUZZ A VARIETY OF FUN
Emerald Youth Camp Week, an annual highlight of summer, delivered a jam-packed good time for more than 200 children June 17-21. Thanks to our friends at Variety of Eastern Tennessee, children enjoyed these camping experiences: biking, cooking, drama, art, science, business, outdoor adventures, team building, gardening and sports. The kids also enjoyed a fantastic day at the Knoxville Zoo. Thanks, Variety of Eastern Tennessee!
EY BREAKFAST
More than 1,000 guests filled the Knoxville Expo Center for the 20th annual EYF Breakfast on May 3, raising key support for the ministries and celebrating more than two decades of growth. The joyful event featured warm fellowship, a radiant performance by the 70-member youth choir led by John Jackson, and a new video by RIVR Media. A highlight of the event was a presentation to the Sisters of Mercy by Steve Diggs, EY executive director, and Doug Kennedy, chairman of the EY Board of Trustees, in honor of the order’s faithful service to Emerald since its inception in 1991. Today Emerald’s programs serve more than 1,400 urban youth.
THANKS, TA!
Sam Smith, franchisee of the Knoxville West TA TravelCenter, presented a gift of $3,726 - donated by his customers - to Emerald Youth Foundation. The money will be used to benefit EY’s faith, education and sports programs.
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THANKS, PILOT!
Pilot presented Emerald Youth Foundation with a check for $8,376 following its fifth annual “Give a Buck for Emerald Youth” program. The customer donation campaign took place during the summer at Pilot’s 40 East Tennessee Pilot Food Marts. Dan Fleming, Pilot vice president of operations, presented the check at the Western Avenue Pilot.
A LEGACY TO REMEMBER
Upwards of 900 guests attended the fifth annual Emerald Youth Foundation Legacy Dinner Nov. 4, honoring Knoxville civic leader and philanthropist Bill Sansom with Emerald’s Legacy Award. Stories by Emerald young people and worship with the Emerald Youth choir directed by John Jackson set a joyful tone. The dinner was the apex of a day of celebration. Earlier, in a press conference held jointly with Emerald and Mayor Madeline Rogero, Sansom announced the coming construction of an 14-acre, downtown sports complex for inner city youth. A gift of The H.T. Hackney Company employees and the Sansom Family, the complex will include playing fields, a field house, and strength training facility.
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Nearly 120 golfers had a great time Oct. 1 at the Emerald Youth Golf Classic, presented by Regal Entertainment Group, at Willow Creek Golf Club. Players enjoyed lunch by Flat Creek BBQ and then hit the course for a beautiful afternoon of golf. The day concluded with the awards reception and dinner by Popeyes. The tournament proceeds benefit Emerald Youth Sports.
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URBAN D YOUTH STUDY
uring 2012-2013, Emerald Youth conducted a study to identify the gaps in services with Knoxville’s most economically disadvantaged youth and communities. There were pronounced issues the study uncovered, such as: l Eighty-seven percent of the 12,000 economically disadvantaged students at the 29 elementary, middle, and high schools included in the study are not known to engage in faith development. Students are less engaged in faith development than in learning, relationships, or health. l Urban middle and high school youth are less engaged in learning activities than younger students, and these teens lag substantially behind their suburban peers in regard to academic outcomes. l Several thousand urban youth – from elementary school to high school – are not engaged in relationship-building activities. l More than half of the students at each of the six high schools included in the study are not engaged in health activities. About 40 percent of the students at these schools are overweight and obese,
which exceeds the Knox County average. Emerald Youth is committed to closing the gaps. Our responses to the study’s findings include: l Mobilizing more churches and Christians across the inner-city to disciple children, youth, and young adults. l Working with community residents to remove barriers in the community that are making it hard for children to grow up. l Getting more kids physically active with non-traditional sports, such as our growing volleyball program for teenage girls and the urban soccer expansion plans with the new Sansom Sports Complex. While we are at great risk of losing this generation, Emerald Youth is determined not to let that happen, and as such, we are accelerating the pace of our youth and community work in the city.
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“We are overjoyed. This will greatly increase the opportunities for urban youth to participate in physical activities. Urban kids are often left out of sports because they don’t have a place to play or resources to pay expensive fees,” said Steve Diggs, EY executive director. Emerald Youth will use the state of the art facility for soccer, lacrosse, flag football, and performance training. This comes in addition to EY’s basketball, baseball, volleyball and swim teams.
SANSOM SPORTS COMPLEX
n Nov. 4, H.T. Hackney CEO Bill Sansom announced plans to build a cutting-edge sports complex for urban kids near World’s Fair Park. H.T. Hackney Co., the Sansom family and the Emerald Youth Foundation have begun construction on the complex at the 14-acre Dale Avenue site that once housed Hackney warehouses. When complete, the complex will include three playing fields with synthetic turf, a covered pavilion, and a 5,000 square foot field house with a training center.
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SUPPORT HIGHLIGHTS
Thanks friends, for accepting the invitation!
“Fundraising is first of all, a form of ministry. It is a way of announcing your vision, and inviting other people into your vision with the resources that are available to them.” – Henri Nouwen
This page includes highlights of the generous support Emerald Youth received in 2013. Please visit our website at www.emeraldyouth.org to see a comprehensive listing of all 2013 donors. $25,000+
21st Century Community Learning Centers AmeriCorps Child and Adult Care Food Program Charis Foundation, Inc. ChoiceDATA Charitable Fund of East Tennessee Foundation Clayton Family Foundation Cornerstone Foundation of Knoxville Equitas Group James and Natalie Haslam Haslam 3 Foundation Jon and Toni Lawler Knoxville District of the United Methodist Church Lucille S. Thompson Family Foundation Pilot TravelCenters LLC Regal Foundation Patsy Routh (Estate) Trinity Health Foundation of East Tennessee United Way of Greater Knoxville
$10,000 - $24,999
21st Mortgage Corporation Altria Group Distribution Company Michael and Christina Ayres Steve and Ann Bailey Hank and Sandy Bertelkamp Mike and Jama Campbell The Charlie and Moll Anderson Family Foundation Guille and Carol Cruze Emerald Avenue UMC Randall and Robin Gibson Doug and Carla Harris Will and Hannah Haslam Home Federal Bank Perry and Janice James Doug and Vicky Kennedy Knoxville Expo Center/ Graham Corporation Tim and Kimberly McLemore Greg and Lee Meadows Mega Machinery NovaCopy - Konica Minolta Dwaine and Shirley Setzer Tennova Healthcare
Variety of Eastern Tennessee Dean and Debbie Winegardner
$5,000 - $9,999
Beverage Control, Inc. Renda Burkhart Clayton Bank Clayton Mobile Home Services, Inc. Fellowship Church Knoxville First Baptist Concord Arvilee and Helen Grant Stanley and Mary Griffin The H.T. Hackney Co. David and Chris Henderlight JRF Properties, LLC Knox County Government Knoxville Auto Truck Plaza Lorillard Tobacco Company Greg and Jan McWhorter Paddison Foundation Warren and Kathy Payne Provision Charitas, Inc. Provision Trust Robert Lee Weiss Foundation Shannon and Karen Sapp Frank and Melissa Sergent Smoky Mountain Region Combined Federal Campaign The Thompson Charitable Foundation University Health Systems Warwick Associates Woolf, McClane, Bright, Allen & Carpenter, PLLC
$2,500 - $4,999
Anchor South Bacon and Company Bic USA BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Kent and Stacey Bristow Buchanan Paint Co. Bud’s Best Cookies City of Knoxville Sharon Cockrum Covenant Health Gerald and Nancy Daves Dayton’s Pest Control East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Egerton, McAfee, Armistead & Davis, P.C. Will and Susan Ferguson
First Tennessee Foundation Mark and Nan Gaylord Gene and Florence Monday Foundation Roger Goins Rocio Huett and Charles Burchett Huffaker Family Foundation Jane L. Pettway Foundation Andrew and Jennie Johnson Rick and Mary Johnson Bob and Ellie Kassem Dale and Barbara Keasling Knowledge Launch James Maier Larry and Jane Martin Martin & Company Sam and Misty Mayes Monday Foundation W.T. and Avis Phillips Pinnacle Financial Partners Pugh CPAs Lance and Debbie Robinson Simply Juice Dwight Tarwater The Trust Company Ann Marie Tugwell Jim and Neala Wakefield Robb and Leila White
$1,000 - $2,499
Edward S. Albers Ally Financial Charles and Gale Anderson Susan Bacon Jim and Diane Bailes Bob and Frances Bean Bert Bertelkamp Mark and Ann Bevelhimer Brian Blind Blue Ridge Restaurants David and Chrisanti Bollinger Boy Scouts of America, Great Smoky Mountain Council William and Amy Broome Ben and Sherry Broome Burger King James and Mary Bush Betsey Bush Ben and Amanda Cade Tina and Nick Cakmes Cakmes Dental Association Alan Carmichael David and Susan Carroll Moe and Suzanne Click
Ray and Carol Clift Coast-to-Coast Cafe, LLC John Cobble The Cobble Family Foundation, Inc. Corryton Church CoverAll Larry and Brenda Cox Frances Crawford Jay and Sandra Crippen William and Jennifer Crosland Bob Cross Crossings Animal Hospital Matthew and Connie Davis Steve and Sabrina Diggs Vanessa Draper Lamar and Mary Dunn Donald and Nancy Dunning East Tennessee Weather Network Thomas and Kathryn Eggleston Todd and Valerie Ellis Bill and Nan Elmore FGKR, LLC Steve Fielden Martha Fine First Farragut UMC First UMC, Maryville First UMC, Oak Ridge Mission Ministry Food City Brian and LeeAnn Foster Fountain City UMC, Who Bodies Gentry, Tipton & McLemore
George Armour Ewart Architect Morgan and Brett Goins Grace Baptist Church Don and Patricia Green John and Kelly Gregory Seth and MaryJane Haney Mike Hankins Phil and Deborah Hardison Mark and Kitty Hatcher Highway Markings, Inc. Richard and Deanna Hill Chris and Carrie Hodges Hodges & Pratt Company, PC Ronald and Kimberly Holcomb Homestead, Inc. Lee and Susan Iglehart Jeremy Jennings Dr. and Mrs. Joseph E. J Johnson John and Karen Kalec Norma Kelley Morris and Sandra Kizer Knoxville News Sentinel Knoxville Pediatric Associates Knoxville Soccer Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union Doug and Carolyn Leahy Jeff Lewis Lil’ Drug Store Products, Inc. Michael and Debby Long Don and Anne Loy Chris and Cindy Martin Mary G. Shafer and Lewis
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Sansom Memorial Glenn and Leslie Mays Joe McAfee Gerald and Deborah McCoy Leslie and Kristin Mirts Bob Monday Wanda Moody Wolfgang and Judi Nelson NestlĂŠ Robert and Danielle Nutt O.P. Jenkins Furniture Co. Oak Valley Baptist Church Norma Ogle Scott and Teresa Overholt Timothy and Deborah Panella Powell and Susan Partridge Bruce and Brandy Pearl Buddy and Judith Pelot Judith Penry Chad and Lila Pfleger Powell UMC Powell Youth Basketball Chris and Elise Poynter Gibbs Prevost Todd and Ann Rechenbach Jean Reese Reynolds & Reynolds, Inc. David and Mary Kane Rhodes Mike and Kim Roberts Merna Roberts Chuck and Kelly Robinson SAC, Inc. Tommy and Charlotte Schumpert Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church Shafer Insurance Russell Shoup Shara Shoup Robert and Mary Slack Jackie Smith Robert Smith Smith and Hammaker Southeastern Orthopaedics Sandra Stoddard Stowers Machinery Corporation Tennova Healthcare Auxiliary of Knox County Raymond and Tammie Thomas The Tombras Group The Tool Crib, Inc. Guy and Mary Frances Tucker University of Tennesse, College of Business UT Federal Credit Union Jim Vandersteeg Emmet P. and Linda Vaughn Charles and Nancy Wagner Carey Wallace and Cheryl Wake Monty and Elizabeth Walton Allen and Nancy White Roderick and Karen Williams Windrock Enterprises, Inc. Michael Wood Workforce 2000 Staffing
$500 - $999
Airport Honda Earl and Kara Anderson Aqua-Chem Jerry and Robyn Askew Axis Fabrication &
Machine Co. LLC John and LeeAnn Bailes Andrea Ball Charlie Barnett BB&T Richard L. and Lillian Bean Hester Beecher James Benson Hal and Katy Bibee Matthew and Cortney Blackston Lynn and Georgia Blake Bob Johnson Insurance Jonathan and Elisabeth Boggs Mike and Sandy Bradshaw Don and Dianne Brown Mayor Tim Burchett Phillip and Mary Kay Burnette Colby and Amy Carter Central Baptist Church, Bearden Robert Chandler Church Street UMC, Parables Sunday School City-Wide Service Club David and Sharon Clark Bill and Donna Cobble Concord UMC George Conner Connor Concepts, Inc. Cupp and Co. Builders James and Karen Darlington Curtis and Nicki Dawson Norman W. and Cindy Day Thomas and Jacqueline Dean Rob Del Moro Dewhirst Properties Steven and Amy Duncan Rick and Teresa Dunn Colby Earles Matthew Edwards Farragut Presbyterian Church Pat Fearnow Howard and Sandra Filston First Trust Investments First UMC, Alcoa, UMW Fleenor Security Systems Fleet Tire Gerdau - AmeriSteel Helen Goodman Duane and Nancy Gregg Robert and Vicki Hall Jeff Hall Gregory and Katherine Hamilton Don and Ida Harris James Hart Mark and Kathryn Hastings Nathaniel Hester Ken and Debbie Hill Brenda Hitchcock Thomas and Heidi Hodges Dayton and Sheila Hylton Larsen Jay Tom and Carolyn Jensen Robin Johnson Jupiter Entertainment Paul J. and Donna Kedrow Mike and Melinda Kelley Gerald and June King Kiwanis Club of Norwood Kiwanis Club of West Knoxville Knox County Association of Baptists Knoxville Association
of Women Executives The Law Offices of Tony Farmer & John Dreiser Sherri Lee Kent and Cathy Maples Timothy and Therese Matthews Jonathan and Kelley Mayfield MC Painting Tom McCarley Melrose Foundation, Inc. Denise Moretz Natalie Myers Edward and Joanne Owens Paideia Academy Randy and Jeanann Pardue David and Rita Patterson Marena and Joe Patterson Tom and Carole Pattison Cole and Sue Piper Jeff Potter Will Pugh The Ralph Lexie Freeman Family Trust Frank and Elaine Ralston David and Martha Reynolds Harlan and Diane Richards Ron and Mary Rimer John and Mary Jane Ripley Mayor Madeline Rogero Rogers Group, Inc. Safe n’ Sound Creative Technologies Service One, Inc. Bobby and Nancy Sherwood Tommy and Jamie Smith Southern Casting Company Stalcup Benefits Company Grant and Suzanne Stelling Robert and Nancy Sterling Tim and Ginger Teague William and Carol Templeton Misha Testerman Derry and Cathy Thompson Chris Trump Dianna Turley Universal Forms R.E. and Gail Vandiver Walker Enterprises, LLC Gary and Janis Weedman Y-12 Federal Credit Union
$250 - $499
Ackermann PR, Inc. Alcoa Tenn Federal Credit Union Alsco Samuel and Jean Anderson Archie McMillan Construction, Inc. Ark Evans Construction LLC Kathryn Asti Jim Atchley Elizabeth Barry Wayne and Lois Barto James M. and Karen Bates Bearden UMC Dan Bechtol Amy Bentley Jennifer Black Walter and Debra Bower Bradley Insurance Sam and Martha Bratton Scot and Kristin Braun John and Gincy Brewster John and Stacey Brock
Joe and Barbara Bryant Walden Buttram Mark Camblin Robert and Marie Cantrell Bradley Carter Donald Carter Scott and Cynthia Cassity Charis In Action Ministries Commercial Environments, Inc. Bobbie Y. Congleton Cooper Drywall & Painting, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Coulter Coulter & Justus, P.C. Wayne and Diane Crabb Ron and Sarah Cronan Joan Cronan Custom Crafted Construction, Inc. Peter Dadzie Billy and Barbara Daniel Matthew and Jan Davidson John Dawson Ned and Claire DeLozier Mollie DeLozier Marilyn Dick Dixie Kitchen Distributors Becky Dodson Kevin and Sheryse DuBose Mike & Melba Duckworth Fred and Edna Edick Falconnier Design Co. Faris Properties, LLC Mary Ann Fennell FESCO Ronnie Fox Fox Toyota Fountain City UMC, Christian Fellowship Vincent and Carol Fusco Michael Garfield George W. Reagan Construction Walter and Brenda Ghosten Lucy Gibson Jerry Gideon Merriel and Helen Goodman David and Sylvia Greene Maurice and Jeanne Guinn John Harrell Michael Hatcher Elaine Hauk Gary and Tammy Hibben Jerry and Brenda Hodges John Hoffman Emma Jean Huddleston Monte and Jan Huffaker Larry and Alta Huskey Dewitt Ingram Paul and Gail Ivie Adia and Diondre Jackson Jesse and Whitney James Jefferson Federal Bank Josh Jeffries Jonathan Johnson Junk Bee Gone LLC Kellie Kennedy Knox Rail Salvage, Inc. Knox Youth Sports Knoxville Drywall Co. Knoxville Falcons Youth Athletics, Inc. Rick and Beverley Kuhlman John W. and Sylvia Lacey Marla Lammi Kurt and Patricia Land John and Jennifer Little Sharon Lord Michael and Debbie Magill
Nathan and Vicki Malone John R. and Glenna Manning Maplewood Development LLC Doyle and Rachel Mason Master Custom Home Remodeling Mayfield Dairy Farms Joy McCroskey Wade and Carolyn Meadows John Miller Kip and Laura Miller Todd Moody Gene and Melissa Morris Steven and Laura Morris Bill and Rachel Myers Alvin and Jacquelyn Nance Mary Neal New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Kelly Norrell Michael Norwood Ober Gatlinburg Daniel and Erin Ogle Ohio National Life Annuities ORNL Federal Credit Union Kyle Overton Sterling and Jolene Owen Reuben and Barbara Pelot PPG Architectural Coatings Professional Engineers, Inc. ProForms Putnam Investments Mike Ragsdale Karen and Richard Ray Raymond James Clark and Rachel Reyes Ray and Amy Richardson Ara Rickman Charlie and Laurie Robarge Joel and Stacy Roettger Bill and Martha Routh Terry and Susan Rowland Lynne Rumery Jonathan and Rebecca Rysewyk Richard and Dottie Sampsel Van and Anice Sanks Malissa Scruggs David and Virginia Sharp Sonny and Diane Sherrod Sherwin Williams Co. Roger and Debra Smith Darrell and Cynthia Smith Jordan Spradling John and Stephanie Staley Sunshine Marketing Matthew and Megan Talley Target Benefits Company Earl and Sheryl Taylor Jim and Kathleen Thompson Anita Tiburzi Clyde and Nancy Tilley Richard Timberlake Transamerica Mutual Funds Craig and Marty Troutman Laurens and Polly Tullock Jean Underwood Mark and Jevonna Vance W & S Investments Andy and Pat Wade Crawford and Cynthia Wagner Lester Walker Betsy Walker George C. and Stephanie Wallace Jeff and Becky Warwick
Matthew and Tosha Webb Lane P. Williams Martha Williams LeaAnne Williams Leon Willis Thomas and Lisa Wolf Carla Wolfenbarger John Wood Janie Woods
$150 - $249
Keith and Tammy Akard Dan and Kimberly Anderton Gavin Baker Bearden UMC, UMW Jeff Belk Melissa Berry Jane Black Jim and Kati Blalock Bookwalter UMC Ralph and Mary Brockett Nathan and Rosetta Brown Daniel and Jessica Callis Kevin and Heidi Coffman Cokesbury UMC, UMW Michael and Peggy Comstock Jed and Beth Dance Cynthia Davis Thomas W. Doty, III Felicity Ellison Englewood UMC John Farquharson Farragut High School Harold Fee Mark and Vickie Field Judy A. Fleenor John R. and Patricia Frazier Fulton High School Band Boosters Bill and Kimberly Gentry Floyd Glenn Gordon’s Drug Store Jeffrey and Leslie Graves Marc Green Paul and Fran Hahn Kathryn Hall Glenard Harrington Maurice and Anitrea Harris Denny and Mary Hensley Alan and Linda Hill Calvin Housewright Melissa and James Johnson Steve and Anne Jones Darlene Justice Tommie Kasior Harold and Gerri Knott Andrea Leonard Cheryl E. Light Todd and Marisa Lykins Conrad and Wanda Majors James and Sherburne Martin Ashley Mathis Mike McClain Lindsay McGinnis MDM Construction, LLC Joe and Charlene Mischlich Robert Nelson Terrell and Angela Patrick William and Beverly Payne Joel and Beth Piper Donna Poole Rick and Nita Privette Michael Proctor James and Janice Roberts Sherra Robinson Marygwyn Roper Tammy D. Rowe
Saddlebrook Properties, LLC Charles F. Saylor Robb and Angie Seahorn Cynthia Serbin Bo and Jane Shafer Dale and Bobbie Smelser Robert and Louise Spahr Ludwin D. Speir Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Kerry Sprouse Ronald and Rebecca Stewart Eugene and Suzanne Stowers Hardil Thomas William Troxler Walter and Judy Turner Don and Janet Wake Jim and Judy Whedbee George and Carolyn Whedbee Steve and Linda Whitmer Elizabeth S. Williams Billy Williams Rebecca L. Williams Wood Agency Realtors, Inc. Lesley Worley
$1 - $149
Christina Adams Mary Adcock Bill and Betty Addonizio Terrill and Dana Adkins Ray and Lynn Akers Sam and Michelle Albritton Bob and Marie Alcorn Dorothy Aldmon Debbie Allen Lori Allen James and Alice Allen William and Christine Alley Michael and Sandy Alsman Mahan and Laura Archer Steve and Angie Arnett Philip and Doris Arnold Susan Arnold Angela Arnold Brandi Ashburn Jeff and Rebecca Ashin George Askew James and Rhonda Atkins Paul and Ann Backus Kathleen Bailey Cheryl Ball Christopher Ball Willie and Delores Banks Ben and Marguerite Barbee Ann Barker Dana Barnes Charles Tom and Debra Barton Ronnie and Bridget Batchelor Alician Batts Christopher Baylock R. Douglas Beals, DDS Richard Beam Robert and Sharon Beam Robert and Stephany Beane Donald and Janice Beeler Phillip and Sheree Beeler Linda Behrend and Keith Akard Lee and Joyce Bell Anita Benn Linda Bennett Joe and Katie Beran Betty Berry Bethel UMC David Bianconi
Bronwyn Biggs Sherlone Billie-Fair Aderon and Idelia Billingsley Reaves and Carolyn Bingham Jeanne Bishop Robert and Michelle Black Marla and William Black David and Janet Black Shamery Blair Mashona Blair Kristie Blevins William and Carolyn Blevins Thomas and Melinda Blue Plena and Samuel J. Boatman Mary Anna Bogle Patrick and Deborah Boles Bookwalter UMC, Fellowship Class Mr. and Mrs. David M. Booth Kristi Boruff Virginia Bounds Gary and Hazel Bovard Dennis Bowker and Angela Bowker Paul and Eileen Bowman Korpo and Bombo Boylowlu Fredrick and Delores Brabson David and Gina Brace Bradbury UMW Mildred Braden Jack and Carolyn Brakebill Joseph and Diane Brakovec Margie Bramblett Richard Briggs Kevin Brinkmann Christy Brock Christopher and Mari Brooks Robert and Carla Brown Phil M. and Kay Brown Zeno and Liz Brown Lawrence Brown Terrance and Melissa Brown Daniel and Cathy Brown Kathy Browning Patrick and Lynda Bryant William and Kymarae Bryant Grant Bryant Charlotte and Vernon Budde David Bull Elizabeth Bunker Michael and Susan Bunnell Barbara Butler Reginald and Mattie Butler Jennifer Butler Chris Caldwell Charlie and Pam Campbell John and Cecilia Campbell Rhonda Campbell Mark Campen Donald and Virginia Cannon Juanita U. Cannon John and Tabitha Cannon Travis and Angela Cannon Craig and Kelley Cantrell Christi Cardwell Carolyn Carpenter Donald and Mitzi Carr Carter Carroll Danny and Deanna Carroll Jacqueline Carter Stanley Carter Shelia Carter David and Linda Cash Art Cate
Kay Cavin Central UMC, UMW Central UMC, Central Lights Bob and Brenda Chambers Matt and Shanda Chambers Carolyn Chandler Bruce and Lynn Charles Spencer Chattin Rebecca Cheek Walter Chiles and Melissa Chiles Luke Chill and Jessica Goins James and Carolyn Chrisman Anna and H.E. Christenberry Jenai Christian Citizens National Bank Laura Clapp Sandra Clark William G. Clark Susan Clark-Williams Daryl and Felicia Clemes Patricia Clendenen Kimberly Cochrane Cokesbury UMC, Fireside Class Darrell Colbert Bill and Penny Cole Ronald Cole Katherine Coleman Annette Coleman Craig and Lyn Collier Linda Collier Misty Collins Brenda Collinsworth Commercial Bank Mary Ann Condry James Tim and Susan Connors Karen Cook Christopher and Lea Coover Christopher Corwin Barry and Patty Cox Judy Cox David Cox Mary Crawford Wes and Christine Crow Charlotte Crowe Philip Crye Jo Lynn Cunningham Jane Currin Tina Curry Wanda Curry Bill and Flo Curtis Doug and Anne Dalton Kimberly Damron Darrell and Mary Dance Dande Printing Service Mary Darwin Cynthia Daugherty and Luther Galyon Soni and Janet Davidson George and Sylvia Davis Justin Davis Cheryl Deaver Jim and Michelle Decker Evan Deen Erika Delaney Dan Delp Don and Helen Den Uyl Tom and Laura Derr Mary Diggs Florence Dills Kimberly Dills Katherine Dingess Stuart and Ashlee D’Lugos Sheri Dobson Douglas and Megan Dodson Tom and Martha Dolinak
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Kenny Graves Harold and Nannie Greene Clayton and Connie Greene Ben Greenwell Marjorie Greife Shawanna Griffin Craig Griffith Harry L. and Laura Gross Elizabeth Gryder M. Phillip and Shelia Guthrie Donald and Joyce Haas Joyce Haas Dee Hale Dixie Hall Spencer and Emily Hall Kenneth Hall Beverley Hammond Jim and Cindy Hamrick Edd and Kathy Hancock Margie Hancock Mary Ann Haney Edward and Clairanne Hann Christopher and Ashley Harden LeJean Hardin Donna Hardy William Harr Charles and Kathy Harrington Rhonda Harris Sherron Harris Alecia Harshaw Brian and Leslye Hartsell David and Lisa Haskell Leroy Hatcher Zoe Hatchett Ted and Carla Hatfield Derek Haun Scott and Dicie Headrick Linda and Jerry Headrick Helen Ross McNabb Martha Henderson G. A. Hendrix Charles and Deborah Henry Al Hensley Rick and Debra Herron Ernest Heyward Larry and Melissa Hill Milbrey Hinrichs Dan and Pamela Hix Michael Hodges Jessica E. Holman Thomas and Virginia Hood Brad and Cynthia Hood Ronnie and Lexa Hooten Velma Howell Amy Hubbard Jennifer Hucklebee Matthew Hudson Michael and Amy Hughes Leslie Hull Human’s BP Service Charles and Betty Hurlock Jami Hurst Brian Huskey Immanuel Baptist Church, Ladies-In-Action Impressive Designs David F. and Faye Irwin David and Janice Ishee Vivian Jackson J. Gilbert and Virginia Jacobs Kimberly Jallow Winton James Tracey Jenkins Bo and Caitlin Johnson Shondra Johnson Jessica Johnson Cassandra Johnson
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Dustin Lyles Theresa Lyon Ralph and Kowetha Mack Melissa Mack Brenda Main James Malia Amy Mallicoat Charles A. Manning Frank Maples Thomas Marsh Hank and Chrisanne Marshman Cody Martin Charles and Patricia Mashburn Jewell Matthews Larry and Bonnie Mauldin Sheri Maxwell Edwin and Lynda May Otis and Elizabeth Mayes McBrearty Capital Management, Inc. Mary McCall Mr. and Mrs. S.R. McCartha Heather McCloud Teresa McClure Daniel and Paige McCord Angela Renee McEwen Bob and Lana McGee Carol McGehee Joyce McGhee Francine McGhee Steve and Carol McGlothin Leonard and Betty McKeehan Symira McKenzie Sharon McKinney Walter and Betty McMillan George and Lou McNutt Russell and Melanie McNutt Jeff McPherson Stephen McSween Mark and Pat Medley Zulette Melnick Tim and April Meyers Middlebrook Pike UMC, Believer’s Class Middlesettlements UMC Denise Migun Marion Miller Laurence and Carol Miller Timothy Miller Drew and Emily Miller Harold Mills Grant Minchen Nathan Mize Charles and Jerrie Moffat Jennifer and Gregory Moffitt Sally Monday James Moneyhun Robert and Doris Moore Steven and Renee Morrell Mark and Tara Morris Barbara Mouser Wesley Mullins Alice Munsey Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy, Jr. Randy and Sandy Murrin Kay Myers Lindsay Myers Everette and Nannie Nance John and Karen Needy Kerry Neitzel Jack and Karen Nelson Eric and Jordana Nelson Robert and Jennifer Netherland Sam and Sue Newman Michael and Sue Niemeyer Ken and Diana Nixon
Michael and Cheryl Norman R. Franklin and Jane Norton Marlene Norwood Janet and Jim Oakes John and Betsy O’Connor Jennifer O’Connor J. Scott and Lisa Ogle Nancy Owen Ronald Parker Bill and Terri Parsons Phyllis Patrick Randall Patterson Peace & Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church David Pergantis Benny Perry Gary Person Jack and Arita Peters Colbert and Martha Petree Ray Petty Stuart and Donna Phillips John and Sarah Pickett Jack W. and Jeanette Piper Jason Pollard Kenneth Porter Allene Porter Brice and Charity Portwood Meghan Posey Ronald and Meredith Powell F. C. Powell Kasey Powers Deborah Pressley Professional Golf Events Mary Sue Pruitt Charles Queener Adolph and Sue Raaf Fredrick Ragland W. R. and Barbara Ragland David Rausch Ray Rawlins Richard Ray Crystal Ray Chris and Melinda Reagan Roger and Rebecca Redding Kent and Mary Redington Tyler Reed RFH LP Richard and Donna Richter Julio Rico-Espitia Sylvia Riley Bradley and Billie Riley Michael and Brittany Rivera Dr. Belinda Roberts Sonia Roberts Charles Robinson Jessica Robinson Kendria Robinson Betsy Robinson Janice Rodgers Trudy Rogers Timothy and Teah Rogers Jimmy Rogers Mark and Amy Romano Jamiah and Tiffany Rooks Burt and Carolyn Rosen John Rosson Pete and Virginia Rowlett Susan and Steven Rudell Rutherford Memorial UMW Mr. and Mrs. John G. Sample Finbarr Saunders Jeannie Savage Matt and Morgan Schaller Robert and Susan Schumpert Thomas and Janet Scott Gladys Scruggs Robert and Liz Seaman Barbara Searcy Kimberly Sepesi
Charles and Deborah Warren and Angela Sewell William and Carol Sewell Todd Seymour Roman and Sarah Sharp Russell Sharpe John and Carol Sheridan William and Laila Sherrod Mildred L. Shultz Syleetha Simmons William and Pamela Simpkins Jill Sipos Sisters of Mercy Scott Sivells and Tiffany Hale Johnnie and Andrea Skinner Slab Jacker Construction Robert and Earnestine Sloan Houston and Carletta Smelcer Matthew and Nancy Smith David and Peggy Smith Joseph and Mildred Smith Marcus and Tannya Smith Angie Smith-Lusby Dewey and Laura Snyder Marva Softly SP Fiber Technologies, LLC Melissa Spangler M. Aaron Spencer Rosanne Spire Vanessa Spratling Greg and Veta Sprinkle Mac and Carol Stalcup Standard Wilson Corporation Tracy Stansberry Tamuriele Stapleton John and Jill Connie and Kennett Steele Jarvis Stockton James and Laurie Stone Rhoda Stone David and Mitzi Stooksbury Karen Stovall Thomas E. Strickland, Jr. Bryony Stuart Joseph Stump Todd and Noelle Stuteville Troy and Georgette Suggs Anthony Summers SunTrust Bank United Way Campaign Walter and Jannice Sutton Jack and Nancy Swann Dwayne Sweat D. Michael Swiney Steven and Alice Sword William Tallent Jim and Jennie Talley James and Rhonda Tarver Brenda Tate Robert and Stephanie Tatum Ammy Taylor Patricia Taylor Thomas and Cheri Tedford Tennessee Farmers Cooperative Joanna H. Terry Melania Terry John and Leslie Testerman Ben and Ramona Testerman D. Kelly Thomas Jr. Robert F. Thomas Harry and Virginia Thomas Dottie Thompson Travis and Rachel Thompson
Angela Threat C.B. Thurman Sheadrick and Rosalyn Tillman Janet and Robert Townsend James and Kimberly Trame Alisa Travis Mark and Elizabeth Travis James and Barbara Trezise Truist Latoshia Turner Jonathan and Amanda Turner Irene Turner John and Clevonne Turner Ted and Ellen Tyree Joyce and Robert Underwood Dennis Upton Rhonda Valentine Douglas Veum Rhonda Vineyard Chris and Linda Vittetoe Gary and Sandy Wade Derick Wakefield Timothy and Carolyn Waldo Jane Walker James Walker Michelle Walker Nancy Walker James W. and Elizabeth Wall Kimberly Waller George Waller Steve and Deborah Walsh Spenser Walsh Alonzo and Audry Walton Adrian Wannamaker Tamara Warner Fredrick and Georzinia Washington J.S. and Patricia Watson Karen Watts Judy Weber Terry and Jeni Weber Jack and Brenda Welch Amy Welch Ms. Sharon E. Welch James and Joann Wells David and JJ Wells Wendy West Allison and Peggy West Jack Westbrook Darrell W. and Bennie Denise Wheat Lizabeth Wheeler Barbara White Matthew and Sarah White Stephanie and Leon Williams Nissa and John Williams Linda Wilson Carol Wilson Jack Wilson Sandra S. Wilson Joe and Annie Wilson Richard and Andrea Wingate Robert and Sylvia Witt Clayton and Danielle Wood Kenny and Doris Woodhull Derise Woods Michael and Rita Wooten Susie Worley Robert and Charlotte Wright Jody and Kim Wright James M. and F. Darlene Wright Dave Wright Anthony Wright John Wright
Kimberly Wunderlich Tony Wyatt Louise Wyman Tim and Jackie York Nancy Young Sallie Young Erin Young John and Karen Zachary Erica Zuckerman
IN HONOR OF
The Aikens The Armstrongs Dr. and Mrs. James R. Bailes The Beach Family Gretchen Beal Carol Beilharz Pat Berney Mary Sue and Larry Bjorkland Mike and Jama Campbell Kyle and Faith Carpenter Betty Catron The Causeys Mr. and Mrs. Nick Cazana The Cerones The Chandlers Art and Sue Clancy The Clark Family Dave Collins The Cox Family The Craigs Charlie Daniel Calley T. DeGreen Jean Delaney Ned DeLozier Alix Dempster Steve and Sabrina Diggs Dr. David Durbin Jeff Eargle The Eargles Lauren Eargle Dennis Earl Mike Edwards The Ehrnschwenders Mr. and Mrs. William Farnham Farragut Animal Clinic The Gambles Roger and Cheryl Goins Ed and Clairanne Hann Dee Haslam Leroy and Sandra Hatcher Mr. and Mrs. Michael Haynes Nathan Henry The Huttons Lee and Susan Hyde The Jacks Family Dale Keasling John Kelley Michael Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Kelly Jill Kyle Amy and Drew Kyle Trish Kyle Jackie Lane Sherri Lee Janet and Julianna Lefort Mr. and Mrs. James Ley Jerry and Al Lyons The Maulicks John and Zulette Melnick Dr. Mike Miller Dr. Joe Minardo Dr. and Mrs. Tom Morgan The Nolans The Norrods
Randall Nutt The Pattersons The Povedas Mary Sue Pruitt Fran Ray The Richters Ron and Mary Rimer Bert and Jennie Ritchie Betsy Roberts Dash and Debbie Roberts Madeline Rogero David and Chandler Rosecrance Carolyn Rosen The Rottons Bill and Elisabeth Rukeyser Van and Anice Sanks Nathan Sapp Emma Shoup Sam Shoup Sisters of Mercy Shirley Stanberry The Tilleys Ann Marie Tugwell Ann Tugwell Dr. David Vannoy Bill Villany Volunteers Libba and Jim Wall Adrian Wannamaker The Wards The Watters Family The Webbs The Weissingers Marsey Williams A.C. and Doris Wilson Grady C. and Ottalee Winegar Dr. David Wooten Susie Worley Mrs. James Wright Dr. and Mrs. Tom Zarger
IN MEMORY OF
Tom Addington Sarah Bailey Laura Baldock Horace N. Barker, Sr. Edmund J. Barry, Sr. Nancy Biagi Xavier Bingham Alfredo Caldwell Phil Carter Carrie Smelser Carter Dorothy G. Cox Nadine Dempster Hubert Diggs Prent C. Dixon Carey E. Garrett Merriel Goodman Arthur Haretos Mark Hanna Sandra Hatcher Kennett Hobbs Frances Irwin Paul Kelley Louise King Norma Leahy Debbie Lomax Harriet McCall Rachel Pickle Maria Asuncion Reyes Ruby Weaver Rose Patsy Routh Margery Rumery Helen Seaver Ryan Shoup Tom Skinner Norman Stark
Jack Swann Nancy Swann Mary Tarwater Clyde Tilley Nancy Tilley
IN-KIND GIFTS
All Occasion Catering Buchanan Paint Company Bush Brothers & Company CEW Promotional Products Community Evangelistic Church Connor Concepts Cumulus Media, Knoxville Dayton’s Pest Control Dead End BBQ Echelon Florist Emerald Avenue UMC Fairways and Greens First Trust Flat Creek BBQ Franklin Templeton Investments Grace Baptist Church Guggenheim Investments David Haskell Home Depot Knoxville Convention Center Knoxville Expo Center/ Graham Corporation Knoxville Focus Knoxville Force Knoxville News Sentinel Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic Lamar Outdoor Advertising Benny Malicoat Moe’s Southwest Grill Mount Zion Baptist Church New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Katie Norrell NovaCopy - Konica Minolta Pilot Food Marts Popeyes Professional Golf Events Regal Entertainment Group Gordon Ridenour RIVR Media Royal Oaks Golf Course Stellar Visions and Sound Bryan Talley Titan Self Storage Tremont True Grip and Lighting Virginia Avenue UMC WATE WBIR WRJZ WVLT Bob Weismueller
SPECIAL FUNDS
The Emerald Youth Foundation Fund (managed by East Tennessee Foundation) was established by the trustees of the Katherine C. Roddy and J.P. Roddy, Sr. Foundation and provides scholarshipsto Emerald Youth Foundation young people.
The Epps Memorial Fund is in memory of Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Epps. The fund was established by Morris and Wanda Epps and supports the general operations of Emerald Youth Foundation. The John Reese Music Fund is in memory of Mr. John Reese and supports Emerald Youth Foundation’s efforts to involve youth in a variety of music-related learning experiences.
2013 BY THE NUMBERS FINANCIALS 2013
2012
2011
Total Unrestricted Income
$2,662,293
$2,479,927
$3,428,119*
Total Expenses
$2,632,675
$2,516,516
$2,246,190
Cash at End of Year
$ 214,614
$ 204,244
$ 206,942
(*Includes $964,000 facility deed transfer from Catholic Health Partners/Tennova Healthcare.) For a complete copy of Emerald Youth Foundation’s audit by Mitchell Emert & Hill P.C. , please visit our website at www.emeraldyouth.org.
2013 2012 70 % 70 %
2013 2012
INCOME
FOUNDATIONS + GRANTS INDIVIDUALS BUSINESSES IN-KIND + PROGRAM FEES + MISCELLANEOUS GOVERNMENT CHURCHES
43 % 34 % 27 % 33 % 13 % 15 %
EXPENSES
PROGRAMS MANAGEMENT + GENERAL 18 % 13 % FUNDRAISING 12 % 17 %
8% 6% 7% 8% 2% 4%
YOUTH YOUTH IN OUTCOME AREAS:
FAITH LEARNING RELATIONSHIPS HEALTH
TOTAL YOUTH SERVED
1000 800 600 400 200 0
1600 1200 800 400 2008
A E
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL YOUNG ADULT
0
2013
ENDER
2013 37 % 24 % 30 % 9%
2012 43 % 28 % 26 % 3%
MALE FEMALE
2008
2013
ETHNICITY
2013 2012 52 % 53 % 48 % 47 %
AFRICAN-AMERICAN CAUCASIAN OTHER HISPANIC
2013 60 % 28 % 9% 3%
2012 57 % 24 % 17 % 2%
In 2013, Emerald Youth Foundation received Charity Navigator’s coveted 4-star rating for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency. Approximately a quarter of the charities evaluated have received Charity Navigator’s highest rating, indicating that Emerald Youth Foundation outperforms most other charities in America.
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A LEGACY OF GIVING S
ince the founding of Emerald Youth, Patsy Routh was dedicated to our ministry with young people. A resident of North Knoxville and longtime member of Emerald Avenue United Methodist Church, Patsy engaged with us in many ways. She was a member of Emerald Youth’s board of directors, yet was most affected by her interaction with countless boys and girls. She passionately gave her time, energy and resources to Emerald Youth, and in recent years, decided to leave a portion of her estate to us. Patsy chose to make a legacy gift to Emerald Youth because of her deep care for Knoxville’s urban children, and she also wanted to encourage others who may consider estate planning. Emerald Youth has a wealth of people and resources available to assist with estate planning, including our friends at National Christian Foundation of East Tennessee and Holston Conference Foundation, among others. If you would like to learn more, we would be honored to speak with you, as together, we serve the children of our city Patsy so dearly loved.
Patsy Routh 1933 – 2013
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