Knoxville-area businesses and organizations will participate in a career fair hosted by Emerald Youth Foundation Thursday, February 23, 5-7 p.m., and the public is invited.
Anyone in the community seeking employment …
Thursday Job Fair open to all
Claude Walker Ball Park re-opens for youth
Claude Walker Ball Park re-opened May 19 following major upgrades made possible by a landmark investment announced last year from GEM Community Development Group to enhance city youth baseball and …
Emerald Academy gets state award
Emerald Academy was named “Charter School of the Year” by the Tennessee Charter School Center at the 2021 Charter Champion Awards which took place on Nov. 15.
“We are incredibly impressed …
Emerald Youth marks 30 years
Emerald Youth Foundation Legacy Dinner honoring Alvin Nance and celebrating the organization’s 30th anniversary drew some 900 people Nov. 16 at Knoxville Convention Center.
Nance is chief executive officer of development …
Barnes tourney raises $337K for Emerald Youth
A record $337,000 was raised through this year’s Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic presented by UT Medical Center.
The annual event, held at Holston Hills Country Club on September 27, …
Legacy gift honors Thomas Roddy
When Alexandra Roddy considered how she could effect change in honor of her late husband, Tom, three priorities came to mind: faith in Christ, youth and Knoxville.
Through a generous gift …
Emerald Youth posts jobs
Emerald Youth Foundation (EYF) is seeking applicants to fill approximately 25 paid, part-time roles within the organization through its AmeriCorps program, as well as a handful of other key positions. …
GEM pledges $1.6 million to youth athletics
GEM Community Development Group has announced an unprecedented investment in city youth baseball and softball.
The more than $1.6 million philanthropic gift contains two key components:
An investment of $1.1 million in …