Category: Youth Development

Emerald Youth Foundation

AKA EYF

Knoxville, TN

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Also Known As:: EYF
Physical Address:: Knoxville, TN 37917
EIN:: 62-1474791
Web URL:: www.emeraldyouth.org
Leadership:: Mr. Steve Diggs, Chief Executive

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Fiscal Year Starting: Jan 01, 2010
Fiscal Year Ending: Dec 31, 2010

Revenue
Total Revenue	$1,461,414

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Total Expenses	$1,945,470

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Emerald Youth Foundation

Also Known As:: EYF
Physical Address:: Knoxville, TN 37917
EIN:: 62-1474791
Web URL:: www.emeraldyouth.org
NTEE Category:: O Youth Development; O55 Religious Leadership, Youth Development; X Religion, Spiritual Development; X20 Christian; S Community Improvement, Capacity Building; S31 Urban, Community
Year Founded:: 1991
Ruling Year:: 1992
How This Organization Is Funded:: Foundations/Grants - $700,000; Individuals - $500,000; Businesses/Churches/Governerment/Other - $800,000

Mission Statement

To raise up a large number of urban youth to love Jesus Christ and become effective leaders who help renew their communities

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Chief Executive

Mr. Steve Diggs

Term:

Since June 1988

Chief Executive Profile:

Steve graduated from Maryville College with a B.A. degree in Business Management. However, Steve felt a calling to work with children and youth in North Knoxville and worked as a part-time youth minister for the Emerald Avenue United Methodist Church. From this ministry, Emerald Youth Foundation was formed and Steve?s business background prepared him to lead the grassroots organization as Executive Director. Steve has also participated in the community by serving as President of the Norwood Kiwanis Club; Team Chair for the Holston Conference United Methodist Church, Bishops? Initiative on Children and Poverty; and Advisory Council Member for the Empowerment Zone. He is a Board member for Project GRAD and the Oakwood-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association and a 1997 graduate of Leadership Knoxville.

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Program: JustLead

Budget:: $2,000,000
Category:: Youth Development
Population Served:: Children and Youth (infants - 19 years.)

Program Description:

JustLead is the flagship program of Emerald Youth Foundation and is comprised of the following four strategies:

Faith Development: Increasing in love of Christ and others
Academic Reinforcement: Staying and doing well enough in school to graduate with life, college, and career-readiness skills
Relationship Building: Building stronger and more positive relationships with family, peers, and other adults
Health Improvement: Reducing risky behaviors and improving healthy habits

JustLead is for children, teenagers, and young adults and includes church-based programs such as:

Elementary after-school and summer program

Learning Lab (skill based tutoring)

Discipleship program (mid-week Bible study and fellowship; corporate worship; cross generational activities; service; family faith tools; meaningful roles in the church for young people)

Relationship building activities (mentoring, field trips, campus work, etc.)

Additionally, JustLead offers city-wide activities like:

Sports leagues, teams, and clinics
Weekend camps and retreats
Adventure trips and events
Summer specialized skills and hobbies camp
Young Adult/Alumni program

Program Long-Term Success:

Connected with approximately 1,000 youth through JustLead

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Funding Needs

Emerald Youth Foundation's annual operating budget is approximately $2,000,000 and therefore many resources are needed. The support of individuals, businesses, churches, foundations/grants, and civic organizations in any amount is welcome.

Volunteer Needs

Volunteers are always needed to serve in a variety of roles (in the program with youth or in other administrative or behind-the-scenes capacities).

Request for In-Kind Contributions

In-kind contributions are welcome.