It’s hard to believe but this year will be our third annual Knox Derby Day. For this annual event, we will direct funds for up to 5 worthy causes. We have partnered with Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR) to be a cornerstone charity of this event. Our committee has also decided that each year we will allow applications to be submitted and we will select up to four additional charities for this event to support.
The first two events have combined to net over $15,000 and we look to continue to grow the event further this year with a renewed drive and focus.
The application process is open to any East Tennessee based 501.3(c) charities that have missions that align with Checkerboard Children’s Charities’ Mission and have an annual operating budget of less than $500,000. We are focused on addressing the fundamental needs of at-risk children if four key areas.
- Health and Wellness
- Housing and Shelter
- Food and Nutrition
- Clothing and Necessities
The deadline for us to receive this application is March 31, 2022. Please complete the application web form here.