AAF-Knoxville has begun a program whereby we invited area non-profit organizations to our lunch meetings for a brief presentation on their services and efforts. For September, we're featuring The United Way of Greater Knoxville.United Way of Greater Knoxville advances the common good by focusing on education, income, health and basic needs. Its goal is to create lasting change while working to prevent problems from happening in the first place. The emphasis is on helping individuals become self-sufficient, and have the skills and resources needed for personal success.
The United Way supports 45 agencies in East Tennessee, including groups as diverse as The Salvation Army, the Girl and Boy Scouts, Child and Family Services, Second Harvest Food Bank, and the Knoxville Volunteer Emergency Rescue Squad.
This year's United Way Campaign has just kicked off, with a goal of raising $11.8 million between now and November. John Lansing, President of Scripps Networks, is the Chairman of this year's campaign, and events slated to help with the fundraising include a telethon on Monday, September 21, featuring the Food Network's Guy Fieri. There is also an online auction planned with some surprising (and very exclusive) items to be offered, and hundreds of meetings, presentations, spare change drives, and other efforts that support the biggest and one of the most important community service events in East Tennessee.
Representatives from the United Way will tell us more at our luncheon on Thursday. We're delighted to welcome them.
