WHAT IS KAMI »
The Knoxville Area Mentoring Initiative (KAMI) is a collaborative mentoring project built by some of the strongest mentoring organizations in East Tennessee. We learn together through trainings, play together through events, and support one another through shared program referral.
UNITING TOGETHER »
Knoxville Leadership Foundation’s Amachi Knoxville united the forces of Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee, Boys & Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley, Emerald Youth Foundation, Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians, Joy of Music School, and the YMCA of East Tennessee to better serve the Knoxville area’s at-risk youth.
KAMI’S GOALS »
To highlight the importance of mentoring
To bring awareness to these area organizations
To support new mentor growth
To improve social support networks among participating mentees
