text: Community inclusion with purpose, empowerment and promise for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  Mission
  Our team of employees provide opportunities for people with disabilities to achieve their fullest potential through residential experiences, community interactions, employment and job skills training.
  Values
  Respecting the people we are proud to serve, Developing careers with purpose, Serving with passion, Empowering people, Acting with Integrity, Advocating for community inclusion.
  In The News
  “In mid-2018, as part of their #KDUBcares series, Knoxville Weekend magazine followed Jonathan as he went through a day with Sertoma Center, challenging their readers to invest more in the Knoxville community and support Jonathan and other people that agencies like Sertoma support.”
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  Our History
  Founded in 1961 as the Sertoma Center by the Knoxville Downtown Sertoma Club, Sertoma first met in the basement of First Presbyterian Church with the goal of preparing pre-school children for special education classes in the public schools, and originally served 17 children.
  In 1970, the move was made to Dandridge Avenue and the Center was established as a non-profit corporation. Soon after, the Knox County school system took over the provision of educational services for children with special needs. Sertoma changed its focus to providing comprehensive life services for adults with intellectual disabilities. We moved into our current headquarters on East Fifth Avenue in 1993 and presently serve approximately 140 people and their families.
  Special Thanks
  Long-Time Sponsors
  Recent News
  Press Releases
  More News
  15 Nov, 2021
  2021 Destination Dinner & Auction
  by: Mike Smith
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  05 Nov, 2021
  Knoxville organization hopes to increase employment rate of people with disabilities through program
  by: Mike Smith
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  13 Oct, 2021
  Sertoma helps man live independently through tele-caregiving technology
  by: Mike Smith
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  27 Sep, 2021
  Arlandis Ramsey Marks 15 Years with Parks and Rec
  by: Mike Smith
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  11 Feb, 2021
  Change a Career. Change a Life
  by: Mike Smith
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  Help Sertoma make a difference in the lives of those in need.
  Become A Volunteer
  Everyone deserves a chance to live a life full of purpose and promise. A life that values work, relationships, and the dignity of a home to be proud of. We provide the opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to find satisfaction of a life well lived, through work and friendship.
  Through no fault of their own, these adults need the support of their community, so we create a home for rest and comfort. We help fulfill the human desire to live a life of purpose and promise.
  501(c)(3)
  Sertoma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
  A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.