Local Mentoring Groups
Local Mentoring Programs
AMACHI
Group
Children with incarcerated parent(s)
Information
Amachi is an initiative of the Knoxville Leadership Foundation in partnership with local congregations, and University of Tennessee College of Social Work, and many others.
Phone
865-524-2774
Website
Email
Big Brother Big Sister of East Tennessee
Group
6 to 18 years old in Knoxville and the surrounding area
Information
Big Brothers Big Sisters partners with individual donors, foundations, corporations, governments, and others to build the critical network of support that funds and enables the work of carefully matching children with caring adult mentors and providing ongoing support to the child, volunteer mentor and child's family.
Phone
865-523-2179
Website
Email
Junior Achievement of East Tennessee
Group
Students from kindergarten through high school
Information
Provides knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship.
Phone
865-457-2461
Website
Email
Knoxville Area Urban League
Group
Minorities and Under-represented Students
Information
The goal is to achieve social and economic equality primarily through service delivery, with an emphasis on employment and training, education, housing, and business development.
Phone
865-524-5511
Website
Email
Face Forward
Group
First-time offenders in the juvenile justice system
Information
Face Forward is a judicial diversion program that provides customized and intentional support that helps first-time offenders in the juvenile justice system receive the education and job training they need to live successful lives.
Phone
865-524-2774
Website
Email
GoodGuides by Goodwill
Group
Youth between the ages of 12 and 17
Information
Serves teens at-risk for dropping out of school, facing legal troubles, or are at risk for delinquency due to issues such as abuse, disability, drug or alcohol dependence, or gang membership.
Phone
865-588-8567
Website
Email
Email directly from website
The First Tee
Group
Ages of 6 to 17
Information
Mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
Phone
865-673-8584
Website
Email
TnAchieves
Group
High school seniors
Information
The mission of TnAchieves is to increase higher education opportunities for Tennessee high school students by providing last-dollar scholarships with mentor guidance.
Phone
865-621-9223
Website
Email
Girls Inc.
Group
Girls 9-18
Information
Provides refuge and a safe place where girls can come to communicate real feelings, concerns, and issues without judgment and condemnation.
Phone
865-851-7064
Website
Email