Wednesday morning was the Contract Signing Breakfast Reception honoring the 2010-2011 community projects for the Junior League of Knoxville. These community agencies will received trained volunteers from the league to equip them and their mission.
Here is the 2010-2011 Slate of Projects
Character Counts
This program works to provide education and training to parents in various parts of Knoxville and Knox County on how they can reinforce the Six Pillars of Character at home, how to deal with discipline and the importance of building good character as life skills.
Child Health and Wellness Grants
JLK, in partnership with Mercy Hospital Foundation, First Tennessee Foundation, and Shults Pediatrics provides health grants to non-profit agencies based on critical health needs of children and families in our community.
Done in a Day
JLK volunteers work with many non-profit organizations throughout the year with projects that are completed in a single day.
East Tennessee Children's Hospital Rehabilitation Center
Volunteers assist pediatric specialists and work with special needs children and their families.
Knox Heritage
JLK and Knox Heritage work together to preserve the rich architectural history of Knoxville through the historical marker system.
Leadership Knoxville
A year-long course developed to enlighten present and emerging leaders about community issues and to broaden the base of leadership in the Knoxville community.
Mini-Grants
JLK and Belk partner to award mini-grants in the amount of $50 to $500 on a competitive basis to teachers for innovative classroom projects.
The Parenting Center
JLK and the Florence Crittenton Center are working together to provide parenting and life skills to the community to enhance family preservation.
Tennessee Advocacy and Public Awareness
A state level coalition formed by the Junior Leagues of Tennessee facilitate networking, coordinate information and research, promote awareness, and advocate on issues of shared interest.
Kids In The Kitchen
The goal of the Junior Leagues' Kids in the Kitchen initiative, which is supported by The Association of Junior Leagues International Inc. and its member Leagues, is to empower youth to make healthy lifestyle choices and help reverse the growth of childhood obesity and its associated health issues.
Learn more at www.jlknoxville.org
I am so excited to be co-chairing the Community Research and Project Development Committee, as we look forward to a great year and exciting projects for 2011-2012!
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