Programs We Support

The Community Health Worker Program served 8 unduplicated individuals, including adults, children, and an infant, by providing personalized support through home visits, education, and connections to community resources. Participants received assistance accessing benefits, transportation support, nutrition programs, and health education, helping families build stability and improve long-term well-being.

The Community Wellness Program provided financial assistance to individuals and families who otherwise could not afford YMCA memberships or programs. In 2025, 705 unduplicated individuals were served through 212 scholarships, removing financial barriers to physical activity, youth programming, and social connection. Participants consistently reported improved health, reduced stress, and progress toward personal wellness goals as a result of increased access to YMCA services.

The Child and Family Wellness program served 807 unduplicated children and family members by providing health screenings, developmental assessments, home visits, and parent education. Families received support accessing medical, dental, and developmental care, resulting in improved child health outcomes, early intervention, and stronger family engagement in wellness practices.

The Knox Out Tobacco program served 56 unduplicated adults by providing evidence-based tobacco cessation counseling and follow-up support. Participants received individualized guidance to quit tobacco use, resulting in a 25% success rate at three-month follow-ups and helping reduce tobacco use across the community.

Grief Services for the Knox County Community served 313 unduplicated individuals through grief groups, counseling sessions, workshops, and Camp Hope programming. Individuals and families received compassionate support while developing coping skills and navigating loss, ensuring access to grief care during some of life�s most challenging moments.

The Program Care Management initiative served 495 unduplicated individuals, providing intensive case management to individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. Clients received personalized support accessing housing, medical care, transportation, employment, benefits, and treatment services, resulting in improved stability, increased engagement in care, and reduced unmet needs across critical life areas

The Senior Health and Wellness program served 127 unduplicated seniors by providing home visits, health education classes, transportation support, and preventive health services. Through initiatives such as blood pressure clinics, Bingocize classes, and medication support, seniors experienced improved health outcomes and increased independence, exceeding original participation goals.

The Women�s Reproductive Health Screenings program served 185 unduplicated uninsured women by providing comprehensive reproductive health exams and digital mammogram screenings. Through direct access to preventive care and diagnostic services, women received early detection, follow-up referrals, and timely treatment, supporting improved health outcomes and long-term wellness.

125 adults were enrolled in comprehensive, 8 week, Knox Out Tobacco cessation program. 42 senior residents comprehensive service, including a thorough senior assessment

64 adults participated in support groups, 210 children participated in school-based groups, and 44 children attended Camp Hope. Services helped clients improve coping abilities

Increased opportunities for physical activity, play and stress management for community members by awarding 324 fitness membership scholarships

A total of 131 recently enrolled Head Start children underwent comprehensive health and developmental screenings, while an additional 148 essential medical and dental treatments. 103 parents actively engaged in health and wellness education sessions. 1,420 home visits were conducted, catering to pregnant mothers, infants, toddlers and preschoolers alike. 446 Knox County parents, guardians and caregivers participated in educational sessions. 861 units of parenting education were delivered