Emerald Youth Foundation Revenue and Competitors

Emerald Youth Foundation is a non-denominational, urban children and youth ministry located in the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee. Our ministry grew out of a vision of Emerald Avenue United Methodist Church in 1988 to serve young people in the low to moderate income community of Oakwood-Lincoln Park in North Knoxville. Emerald Youth Foundation was incorporated in 1991 as a 501 (c)(3) organization, and in 1999, started a youth leadership development ministry that is now called JustLead. Our mission is to raise up a large number of just leaders who love Jesus Christ and others, maintain good health, and use their knowledge, skills, and gifts to renew their neighborhoods. Through JustLead and our other ministry opportunities, we serve young people via a growing network of urban churches. Approximately 1,000 children and youth and about 250 committed adult volunteers participate annually. Other components of Emerald Youth Foundation include:Our Emerald Sports ministryThe city-wide events and activities we offerOur accountability system - tracking of participant and financial data, adult screening, etc.Emerald University - our staff, AmeriCorps, and volunteer training program.We receive financial support from a variety of sources including individuals, churches, foundations, businesses, and government entities. Board leadership consists of our Emerald Youth Foundation Board of Trustees and JustLead Board of Advisors.