Vision Council InitiativesHelping Children and Youth Succeed Vision Council has launched an initiative to strengthen the Kingsport City Schools Family Resource Center program by positioning the program to serve as a model of best practices for the Greater Kingsport Area. The Family Resource Center serves as a liaison connecting at-risk children - identified and referred to the program in their schools - to community-based agencies and services to support their behavioral, social, physical and emotional health and development. Member Agency Programs Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee Community & Site-Based Mentoring Program: $75,000
Provides at-risk children with friendship, guidance & fun by uniting them with a caring adult mentor – their Big Brother or Big Sister.
Boy Scouts of America, Sequoyah Council Youth Development Program: $21,050
Teaches participants life-long skills & values. Responsible, caring & productive adults are the result of the Scouting comprehensive methodology.
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kingsport Licensed Childcare Program: $140,000
Helps children realize their fullest potential by providing childcare programs which enhance their health, social and educational development.
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kingsport Building Successful Adults Program: $42,450
Provides a safe environment helping children realize their fullest potential by providing quality programs which enhance health, social and educational development.
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kingsport Building Successful Adults Satellite Programs: $43,000
Located at Cloud, Holly Hills & Riverview sites
Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians Youth Development Program: $22,750
Provides a comprehensive leadership development program that positively impacts girls in grades K-12 by building skills that lead to future success.
Girls Incorporated Core Program: $170,150
Provides after school & during the summer care for girls ages 4–19 that enhance their educational, emotional, occupational and physical development.
Girls Incorporated Outreach Programs: $14,000
Provides after school and during the summer care for girls ages 5-19 that enhances their educational, emotional, occupational and physical development.
Holston Children & Youth Services (Frontier Health) Student Assistance Program: $39,100
Prevents alcohol & drug use and/or reduce negative consequences of substance use on educational experiences.
Kingsport Child Development Center Sliding Fee Scale/Income Based Childcare Program: $125,000
Provides quality childcare/preschool services with developmentally appropriate programs that meet the social, emotional and educational needs of all children, served at affordable rates for parents/guardians.
Small Miracles Therapeutic Equestrian Center TEAA Scholarship Program: $20,000
Enhances the physical, emotional and cognitive growth of persons with disabilities through Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Activities (TEAA).
Small Miracles Therapeutic Equestrian Center EAL-PYD Scholarship Program: $10,000
Enhances the emotional, social & educational development of at-risk youth through therapeutic equine-assisted activities. |  “Years ago, when my husband passed away so unexpectedly, I wondered, how am I going to be mother and father, do what I need to do, and make sure my eight year old daughter is taken care of. A part of my reinvention was supported by Girls, Inc. When my daughter was at Girls, Inc., I had peace of mind, because I knew that she was in a safe, secure environment. It helped us both get back on our feet and move forward. Now, it’s my turn to give something back. There are so many people out there in need. If we can help, it is our duty to do so.” – Linda Bambino, fundraising volunteer.
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