Shoes for SchoolSaturday, August 3rd, 2024 @ Jacob’s Building, 9 a.m. – noonJoin us for the 22nd anniversary of the Knoxville Area Urban League’s Shoes for School event. With the help of our corporate partners and local nonprofits, we’re set to make a big impact in 2024, but we need your help!Get involved by sponsoring the event, running a booth, … Read More
Hundreds of local children received new shoes and school supplies Saturday, Aug. 7, during the 19th annual “Shoes for School” event presented by the Knoxville Area Urban League and Covenant Health. The event at Caswell Park with a theme of “Happy and Healthy Start” coincided with the start of school, which is Monday, Aug. 9, for Knox County students. More … Read More
It’s hard to believe but school will be starting soon and now more than ever the younger members of our community need our help! Shoes for School is an annual community event and 2021 marks our 19th year to provide new shoes and school supplies to children who are most in need. Many of these kids have never owned a … Read More
The Knoxville Area Urban League’s 18th annual Shoes for School became a drive-through and pickup event Saturday, Aug. 1, after the traditional festival in Caswell Park was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns. This year, the Knoxville Area Urban League arranged for delivery or pickup of more than 1,500 pairs of new tennis shoes and 3,000 backpacks full of … Read More
A word from Phyllis Nichols, Knoxville Area Urban League President and CEO For most of us, we’ve never had to think about having decent shoes or school supplies. No big deal. They were simply there. But for kids who don’t have them, it’s a big deal! Last week, I talked about my love of reading and how important it is … Read More
Annual Membership LunchFebruary 7, 2024, at the Knoxville Convention Center, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESEnhance a signature event by becoming a sponsorKAUL depends on the support of organizations to organize our three signature events:Annual Membership Luncheon Shoes for SchoolEqual Opportunity Awards GalaYour sponsorship will provide essential financial support, enabling us to host these events and create a lasting … Read More
National search underway to identify organization’s next leader The Knoxville Area Urban League today announced the retirement of Phyllis Y. Nichols, the organization’s longtime president and CEO and a highly regarded leader of one of the country’s best-known civil rights organizations. Nichols will conclude her nearly 30-year career with the Knoxville Area Urban League in September and is the longest-serving … Read More
Events The Knoxville Area Urban League gathers supporters throughout the year to empower the community. Get involved by sponsoring, attending or volunteering. Whether joining us for lunch, dancing the night away or making a child smile, these events offer opportunities to give back and make a difference. CLICK HERE to view and register for KAUL events on Eventbrite.Shoes for SchoolAnnual … Read More
Thank you for your interest in the Knoxville Area Urban League. We are extremely grateful to our supporters whose ongoing commitment has allowed us to continue the work of empowering communities and changing lives for another year. Check out our 2016 Annual Report which is posted on our website for detailed program outcomes and fiscal information, and acknowledgements to all … Read More
