KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Chairman's Club , a group of 100 men "dedicated to transforming the lives of underprivileged youth" in East Tennessee, distributed $125,000 in grants to eight nonprofits.

These nonprofits, according to the group, empower young people through sports, arts, education, health care and more. The grant distribution was held on Thursday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in downtown Knoxville.

The following grants were distributed.

Shop With A Cop – $15,000

Babies with Special Needs – $22,500

Family Promise Knoxville – $15,000

Fostering Hope– $15,000

Isaiah House – $22,500

KICKO – $15,000

Wesley House – $10,000

Foundation 101 – $10,000

“We are thrilled to support these incredible organizations working tirelessly to uplift and empower East Tennessee’s youth,” Jim Vaughn, Pres

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