CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The fifth annual YAIPak Outreach Banquet was held at The Emerald Clarksville on Friday. Over 400 people attended the event, which offered live music, refreshments, silent auctions, live auctions, ticket auctions and guest speakers.

Founder Sherry Nicholson shared the origin story of YAIPak, along with an in-depth explanation of the four core pillars it upholds and the community it serves.

Jimmy & Pat Dunn at the 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
The 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
The 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Glen & Florence Truman at the 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
The 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Karla & Mark Flores at the 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
The 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
The 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
The 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
The 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
The 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Alyssa & Sean Kihara at the 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
The 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
The 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Roy Manners, Alicia Slayden, & Bert Brittain at the 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Terri Martin & Cindy Mahan at the 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Mackynzie & McLain at the 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
The 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
The 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
The 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
The 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
The 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Matt & Heather Herren at the 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
The 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Kathy & Dwight Threat at the 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
The 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Ciara Jones, Antonya Jones, & Missy Reece at the 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
The 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Grace & Eli Mayers at the 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
The 5th Annual YAIPAK Outreach banquet at the Emerald Clarksville on Nov 3, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)

Kevin Kennedy Jr. also took the stage to share his story about Project Foster Hope.

“We have a chapter in Katy, Texas, now, so our director is here, and he’s going to share a few words about what’s happening in Texas,” stated Chris Bright. “The vision and what’s going to happen in the future is really exciting,” Kacie Bryant explained.

Visit the YAIPak Outreach website for more information on upcoming events, donation options, and volunteer opportunities.

GET INVOLVED: For more information on local charities and how you can help them, go to ClarksvilleStrong.com.