A Step Ahead Foundation of East Tennessee

A Step Ahead Foundation of East Tennessee Call or text 865-657-8372 for an appointment!

A Step Ahead Foundation of East Tennessee is a nonprofit providing information, education, and access to birth control for anyone who loves, works pr goes to school in the region.

What a totally RAD night 💥Because of this incredible community, we raised $103,618.26 to expand access to birth control ...
03/25/2026

What a totally RAD night 💥

Because of this incredible community, we raised $103,618.26 to expand access to birth control across East Tennessee.

Our 2026 Prom Court raised an amazing $56,800, and a huge congratulations to our Prom Queen, Sarah Bentley, who raised $14,700 to take the crown 👑

BecausSarah Bentleyt, 266 people will receive birth control and essential reproductive healthcare—helping prevent unintended pregnancies, strengthen our workforce, and support long-term stability for individuals and families across our region.

We are so grateful 💖

Special thanks to our sponsors:
Grow Knoxville (Presenting Sponsor)
Cynthia Gibson
Ft. Sanders OBGYN
Susan & Jay Bush
Stephanie Strutner
Steve Drevik
Wide Lens Media

We are beyond grateful to recognize as the Presenting Sponsor of our Totally Rad Back to Prom 💥Shane Archer and his inc...
03/17/2026

We are beyond grateful to recognize as the Presenting Sponsor of our Totally Rad Back to Prom 💥

Shane Archer and his incredible team truly went above and beyond to make this event possible. They gave our Prom Court nominees full 80s makeovers of a lifetime, helping us bring the theme to life in the most fun, authentic way. From hair to glam to all the finishing touches, their team donated their time, talent, and supplies to completely glow us up ✨

This kind of generosity and creativity is what makes our community so special, and it directly fuels our mission to provide 100% free birth control and reproductive healthcare across East Tennessee.

And y’all… we are almost SOLD OUT 🎟️
We only have a handful of tickets left for the most fun night of the year.

PLUS our silent auction is officially LIVE 🛍️
Bidding will close at 8:30 PM during the event, but you do NOT have to be there to win. Keep an eye on our uniquely curated baskets here 👉 https://givebutter.com/c/z9WjN4/auction

Don’t miss your chance to dance, bid, and support access for all. Grab your tickets and start bidding now 💃🕺

🎉 The Totally Rad Silent Auction is LIVE NOW! 🎉Get ready to bid on an epic lineup of 80s-inspired baskets, local experie...
03/13/2026

🎉 The Totally Rad Silent Auction is LIVE NOW! 🎉

Get ready to bid on an epic lineup of 80s-inspired baskets, local experiences, and totally tubular goodies, all while supporting access to free birth control in East Tennessee.

Every bid helps A Step Ahead Foundation of East Tennessee remove barriers to contraception by covering 100% of the costs associated with birth control and related reproductive healthcare for people in our region.

From themed baskets like Material Girl, Top Gun, and Girls Just Want to Have Fundamental Rights to local foodie finds and more, there’s something rad for everyone.

✨ Bid big. Bid often. Tell your friends.

The auction is open now and every dollar supports someone’s ability to plan their future.

🔗 Browse the auction and place your bids today 👉 https://givebutter.com/c/z9WjN4/auction

Last but definitely not least… Natalie Sakaan. Owner of The Back Pocket, Natalie is bringing downtown cool, vintage sty...
03/06/2026

Last but definitely not least… Natalie Sakaan.

Owner of The Back Pocket, Natalie is bringing downtown cool, vintage style, and serious campaign energy to Prom Court. If you’re looking for the best leather bomber, the perfect peacoat, or someone who can turn an outfit into a moment, she’s your girl.

Her dream prom moment? Whitney Houston on the speakers and a full dance floor. Her high school superpower? Her GPA, because brains and style are a pretty unbeatable combo.

And she’s already putting that energy to work, is hosting a First Friday fundraiser tonight to support her campaign.

Her tagline says it best:
✨ “I dress for the life I want, and it looks good on me.” ✨

Don’t leave her dancing in the dark, help Natalie hit her fundraising goal for A Step Ahead.

We’re holding out for a hero… and Lauren Rider understood the assignment. Former Knoxville City Councilwoman for the 4t...
03/04/2026

We’re holding out for a hero… and Lauren Rider understood the assignment. Former Knoxville City Councilwoman for the 4th District, Lauren spends her days showing up for the community and now she’s bringing that same energy to Prom Court.

Her favorite throwback trend? Legwarmers (obviously).
Her high school superlative? Either best blonde hair or most likely to outrun a grown man on a bike or sailboat, seem both believable.

She’s currently blasting Wet Leg, embracing the drama of a good guilty pleasure song, and proving that a little hero energy goes a long way.

Don’t hold out till the end of the night, be a hero and help Lauren hit her fundraising goal for A Step Ahead.

The Love Shack is open… and Ellie Mulherin is running it. 🪩💖Assistant Director at UT’s Haslam College of Business, award...
03/02/2026

The Love Shack is open… and Ellie Mulherin is running it. 🪩💖

Assistant Director at UT’s Haslam College of Business, award-winning advising legend, and the first person to hype up her fellow nominees, Ellie is bringing big heart and even bigger campaign energy.

She’s already planned two fundraisers:
✨ Silent Auction — TONIGHT 5-8pm
✨ .knoxville night — March 12th

That’s not just participation. That’s commitment.

High-waisted jeans forever, Love Shack vibes always, and maybe our Miss Congeniality.

Hurry up and bring your jukebox money to help Ellie hit her fundraising goal for A Step Ahead.

She loves to laugh, she loves to sing, she loves everything. Jade Morton, brand manager at Clayton Homes and one of our ...
02/26/2026

She loves to laugh, she loves to sing, she loves everything.

Jade Morton, brand manager at Clayton Homes and one of our newest board members, is competitive in the best way. She doesn’t just show up… she shows up ready to win.

High school superpower? Perfectionism disguised as motivation.
Superlative? Most likely to get straight A’s and still ask for feedback.
Signature dance move? Center of the circle. Every time.

AND the confidence to back it all up.

Anyway you want it, help Jade hit her fundraising goal for A Step Ahead!

What you know is true… ✨🖤Carrie Fox King is bringing major INXS energy — equal parts cool, polished, and effortlessly ic...
02/20/2026

What you know is true… ✨🖤

Carrie Fox King is bringing major INXS energy — equal parts cool, polished, and effortlessly iconic. A digital strategy executive, she’s got the brains, the sparkle, and the prom-night presence.

Her high school superpower was somehow surviving off Diet Coke and Skittles (honestly iconic behavior). Signature dance move? The Running Man. Favorite throwback trend? Mix tapes, complete with pencils and Scotch tape, as the 80s intended.

✨ “I bring the sparkle and the strategy.” ✨
And we believe her.

Let your two worlds collide, help Carrie hit her fundraising goal for A Step Ahead.

She works hard for the money… and Ellen Copper is not playing about this campaign. Knoxville attorney by day, karaoke qu...
02/17/2026

She works hard for the money… and Ellen Copper is not playing about this campaign.

Knoxville attorney by day, karaoke queen by night, Ellen is bringing big main-character energy to Prom Court. Her signature move? A little b***y poppin’ (her words, not ours 😌). Class Clown vibes, shoulder pads forever, and just the right amount of drama — because prom deserves a little sparkle.

Don’t make her work harder for the money, help Ellen hit her fundraising goal for A Step Ahead.

Ohhh, we wanna dance with . 💃✨A self-declared triple threat (basketball, brains, and creativity 🏀📚🎨), and the kind of p...
02/13/2026

Ohhh, we wanna dance with . 💃✨

A self-declared triple threat (basketball, brains, and creativity 🏀📚🎨), and the kind of person whose spirit is absolutely contagious. Her best friend took home the Prom Queen crown last year 👑 — so the real question is… did she study the playbook, or is she writing her own?

And let’s not forget her Housewives tagline:
“I don’t just enter rooms — I change them.”
(We’ve seen it. It’s true.)

If you haven’t already, help India keep the momentum going and support her fundraising for A Step Ahead. Let’s make it totally rad.

Address

PO Box 20363
Knoxville, TN
37940

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+18656578372

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