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The upcoming crop of local philanthropists work with a variety of groups and causes, including helping refugees to enriching the arts.

Erin Archer

"I've been serving the Knoxville community through music. I have a private music studio and conduct the Junior Philharmonia with the Knoxville Symphony. Outside of teaching and performing, I volunteer my time teaching kids the violin and for several years have been serving the Joy of Music School, a non-profit organization that provides music lessons to disadvantaged youth. Every opportunity I can I promote the school, encouraging other teachers and musicians to donate their time, unused instruments and monetary means to help this wonderful cause."

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Logan Brummitt, left, and Tierney Bates.

Logan Brummitt

"Currently I serve on three boards, including the Boys & Girls Club, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and the Young Professional Leadership Committee which also raises money for cystic fibrosis through networking events and an annual gala in February. I have chosen to be a part of these organizations because of the direct impact I can have on those who benefit from the services and resources these groups provide, and the people I work with are as passionate about these causes as me. I am truly blessed."

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Tierney Bates

"I was taught it is an honor to be engaged in one's community. I will live my legacy doing for others and making an impact on my community to perform at its best. I am part of Leadership Knoxville, Knoxville Area Urban League, and Project Inspire. Each of these causes hit home with my passions and interests -- community, serving others, and youth. I feel you make a living by what you do and a life by what you give. I want to be a role model at a time when we need great role models because to whom much is given much is required, and to give is so rewarding."

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Kim Pettigrew, from left, Brent Watts and Erin Archer.

Brent Watts

"I have been fortunate to work with The Boys & Girls Club, Young Professionals of Knoxville, coaching youth basketball, and, recently, helping create a mentoring program with Big Brothers Big Sisters called Impact 3.I have had tremendous role models along the way including my wife, mother, and mentors Doug Harris and Mac Stalcup who have taught me the importance of giving back. Those who have given me the opportunity to get involved have created learning and growing experiences for me that inspire me to want to keep building our community.

Danielle Kriger

When you get involved in something you are passionate about, it is not work. I enjoy knowing that the harder I work each day the more lives I can help change. I am the Director of Business Operations and Fund Development for the YWCA Knoxville. I am a member of Young Professionals of Knoxville, serve on the City People Board of Directors, and volunteer for KnoxAchieves, Tennessee Theatre, and Bijou Theatre.

Kim Pettigrew

We pride ourselves on living in a free and fair country. Unfortunately, nutritious food is a privilege rather than a basic human right in most areas. As the intern for the Market Square Farmers' Market and a Slow Food member, I strive to promote fair access to food for everyone. Our market was the first in Tennessee to accept EBT (food stamps). I'm passionate about food, and I strive to make sure it unites, rather than divides, our community.

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Dustyn Winder, from left, Elizabeth Bonilla and Allison Anders.

Dustyn Winder

I am one of a handful of UT students that comprise the core leadership of the Jazz for Justice Project which promotes the power of music and the arts for peace building in northern Uganda. I've also volunteered my time in Uganda with various organizations, including Educate!, an organization empowering students to become socially responsible leaders in their communities. It's a privilege to work with like-minded young people in both Knoxville and Uganda.

Allison Anders

I teach service learning courses on social justice and education at UT which provide opportunities for students to work with local refugee children and families as ESL (English as a Second Language) tutors. Trained by Bridge Refugee and Sponsorship Services, we spent over 600 hours last year working with children and families. I'm a 10-year member of Amnesty International (AI) and AI's Women's Human Rights Steering Committee, as well as co-director of Knox Kicks: Kickin' It Across the Globe, a soccer camp for refugee children coached by the Lady Vols Soccer Team.

Elizabeth Bonilla

Since moving from Mexico City to the U.S. in 2000, I've realized many challenges facing the Hispanic Community because of language barriers and cultural differences. I made a personal commitment to be a link between the English speaking community and Hispanics working with WKZX, Knoxville's Hispanic FM radio station and the YWCA as a Bilingual Victim Advocate providing services and resources to Hispanic Victims of Domestic Abuse. I also serve as VP for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of East Tennessee and sit on the Executive Boards of Pellissippi State Community College and Tennessee Valley Fair.

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Preston Farabow, from left, Danielle Kriger, John McGilvray and Allison Easterday.

Allison Easterday

I became involved in the arts at an early age, performing publicly when I was 4 and believe my early exposure to the arts helped me realize that the world was much bigger than the small town where I was raised. That's why I'm committed to helping our residents become more culturally enriched through the arts and historic preservation. I currently serve on the Board and Executive Committee for the Knoxville Opera Company and am Co-Chair of Rossini Festival and Opera After-Hours, a new group created to promote interest in the Opera for people 20 to 40. I'm also a member and on several host committees for Knox Heritage and volunteer for Dogwood Arts.

Preston Farabow and John McGilvray

Like a great potluck, First Fridays at Ironwood Studios are not so much about the food but about a community where each member brings what they can to the table. It might be money, talent, elbow grease or a smile. Whatever the gift, it's a contribution shared by all. The doors at Ironwood are open for everyone to come together for a common good. The First Friday Art Walks were born from and continue today through Ironwood's craftsmanship and commitment to organizations including Second Harvest, Knoxville Skate Park, The Brown Dog Foundation, and Knox Heritage. Individually we've also donated our art works to raise money for Tribe One, The Sequoyah Foundation, Unitarian Universalist Church, Random Acts of Flowers and other one-time events for friends in need.