CLARKSVILLE, TN –Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Clarksville will be hosting a breakfast on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the Morgan University Center on the campus of Austin Peay State University.
The event is a first for the agency and will benefit BBBS and its mission to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. The mentoring nonprofit pairs youth facing adversity with adults who ignite their potential and show them how to reach further and achieve more in life.
The breakfast aims to highlight the achievements of the children involved in the program and celebrate mentors who have dedicated time to ensure kids receive the needed attention, listening ear and support.
“Being a kid is sometimes frustrating, confusing and difficult, having a mentor, provides youth with a friend to talk to, learn from and rely on so they may overcome adversity and build resilience,” said Chris Buerck, executive firector of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville. “Community support through fundraisers like this new breakfast is critical to our success in defending the potential of youth in Clarksville.”
Big Brothers Big Sisters exists because of generous donations from the community. The agency is asking community members, small businesses and organizations sponsor a table for the event. Sponsorships will ensure BBBS reaches the goal needed to ignite the potential of youth in the program.
During the program, attendees will have an opportunity to contribute funds to assist the nonprofit as it continues to provide needed support to kids in the community. The proceeds will benefit current community and school-based programs and youth waiting to be matched to a mentor.
If you would like to sponsor a table, register, or learn more about the event, visit www.bbbsclarksville.org/Breakfast or call (931) 647-1418.