We offer Spanish and English classes and need teachers and volunteers to help with these.

Lonsdale English Class: Every Monday & Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am, there is a class for women in Lonsdale who want to learn English. Volunteers are always needed to help teach and watch children.

Fellowship English Class: Every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30pm, there is a class at Fellowship Church for anyone who wants to learn English. There are students from all over the world! We always need volunteers to help teach.

Join us in caring for the Lonsdale community by serving at the food pantry. For more information or to sign up, contact Benito at blopez@fellowshipknox.org or Betsy at betsy.brooks@fellowshipknox.org.

Emerald Youth Foundation's mission is to raise up a large number of urban youth to love Jesus Christ and become effective leaders who help renew their communities. Emerald Youth ministers to kids and youth through after school programs, sports and college/career guidance.

Fellowship partners with Emerald to provide youth mentors, volunteer at events, and provide resources for after school programming. 

The Lonsdale community is one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in Knoxville, composed of roughly 60% Hispanic, followed by smaller percentages of members of the Black community, a small Caucasian population, and African refugees. This mix of cultures and languages present a unique opportunity to pre-school and primary school educators.

Teachers can easily benefit from practical support such as supplies and an occasional breakfast to help them feel appreciated and honored. The students can benefit from loving adults who can commit to reading with them once a week. Fellowship partners with Lonsdale Elementary to provide this practical and relational care.