Driven by the belief that every life has equal value, the Lawson Family Foundation exists to support efforts that promote justice and opportunity in all aspects of society, primarily in Knoxville, Tennessee. In doing so, it seeks to achieve a positive impact in marginalized communities that will last for generations. Grant applications are available at www.lawsonfamilyfoundation.org.
External link for Lawson Family Foundation
900 S Gay St
Suite 2000
Knoxville, Tennessee 37902, US
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When emergencies strike East Tennessee’s community, our Neighbor to Neighbor Disaster Relief Fund responds. Providing needed assistance, currently this fund is exclusively being used in East Tennessee to empower local nonprofits and agencies to rescue and recover their own communities amid devastating impacts from Hurricane Helene. Please contact us or visit our website to learn more and support recovery efforts: https://lnkd.in/eefVs3AZ
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Are you a strategic thinker and systems builder with a passion for food and community? Our nonprofit partner, Real Good Kitchen Foundation, is #hiring! We're looking for our first Director of Impact to help us create more capacity in our organization and build our programs focused on food entrepreneurship and food access. We'd love to hear from you!
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Mark your calendars! You're invited to attend our Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 15th. The event will serve as an opportunity for the community to come together and learn about Black history in Knoxville. We hope to see you there. 10 a.m. - walk begins (Meet and park behind CHS’ East Knox Health Center - 2202 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915) - Free walk led by CHS' Dr. Eboni Winford - No registration necessary 10:30 a.m. - Community Celebration begins (Dr. Walter Hardy Park - 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915) - Soul food tasting and refreshments - Performance by the musical group Drums Up, Guns Down
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Are you considering to apply for the #100knoxville grant program? Here are three MORE points to consider before you apply! We are so excited to welcome all potential applicants from other programs to be a part of the 100Knoxville program. Are you ready to commit to our 5-week program? The 100Knoxville Grant Cohort Program is set up as a sprint over five weeks! It is an intensive program that will drive your business and help create structure, systems, and strategies for growth! Take advantage of the opportunity to apply for the 100Knoxville grant program – applications open June 17th! #100knoxville #100knox #grantprogram #nonprofit #KEC #blackownedbusinesses #knox #knoxvilletn
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Are you ready to start or grow your food business? We’re opening our doors every second Saturday at 10 am for Knoxville-area food-entrepreneurs and makers interested in taking their business to the next level. Get a peek inside Real Good Kitchen's full-service shared commercial kitchen. Join us this coming Saturday for a group tour – we can’t wait to meet you! Interested? Tell us about yourself today: https://lnkd.in/eRaUYUEw
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Exciting News, Knoxville! The 100Knoxville grant program is now accepting applications, and this time we're offering $10,000 to help Black-owned businesses thrive and grow! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to elevate your business. TURN ON your post notifications and subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop and prepared for when applications open! #100Knoxville #GrantProgram #BlackOwnedBusiness #KnoxvilleBiz #ApplyNow #BusinessGrowth
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A few weeks ago, we celebrated the graduation of our fantastic Muse Apprentices! 🌟 They've embodied our mission to inspire curiosity, creativity, and learning in themselves and others, and we can't wait to see how they continue spreading that spark in their journeys ahead! 🎓✨ Thank you to our keynote speaker, Imani Shu'la for sharing your infinite wisdom with our graduates! A special thank you to all the sponsors who made this year's Muse Apprentice Program possible! City of Knoxville Lawson Family Foundation The Clayton Family Foundation The Boyd Foundation The Tennessee Space Grant Consortium
Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce David Arning as the new president of Lawson Family Foundation. With more than 20 years’ experience in real estate, community development, and nonprofit work, David brings a wealth of experience to this role. His passion for equality fuels David's vision, and we're confident his innovative leadership will propel Lawson Family Foundation to new heights.