CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – For nearly a decade, YAIPAK has served Montgomery County and communities worldwide, providing resources and support to people in need. As the organization reaches its 10-year milestone this month, supporters gathered at the YAIPAK Social to raise thousands of dollars to help continue those efforts.

The event was held inside the nonprofit’s warehouse. “This is our way of getting you in here just to hang out with you again,” said Christian Christenson, a board member. “We get to not only tell you more about what’s going on, but also just say thanks.”

Speaker on stage delivering talk in a warehouse, large 'YAIPAK' logo on screen behind, audience seated in foreground.
Presenter speaks on a stage in a warehouse, a large screen reads CHEF'S CHOICE as the audience watches.
Crowd of diverse attendees seated in rows inside a warehouse event space, with tall shelves and stacked boxes in the background.
Girl in a blue dress raises a white paddle with the number 8 among seated event attendees in a crowded room.
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Three smiling volunteers pose together in a warehouse with boxes and shelves in the background, arms around each other.
Speaker with microphone on a small stage in a warehouse, large 'YAIPAK' banner on screen behind him, audience seated.
Two men stand on a stage giving a talk: an older man in a blue blazer and light pants on the left, a younger man in a gray jacket with a microphone on the right, with a lectern between them and a large screen behind displaying bold letters.
Audience seated in a warehouse venue watching a stage presentation with a large screen reading CHEF'S CHOICE at the front.
Smiling young woman in a pink dress with a camera hanging from her neck stands beside an older man in a teal blazer in a busy warehouse.
Two women smiling at the camera in a warehouse; one wearing a coral blouse and the other a dark zip-up jacket, with shelves in the background.
Bearded man in a light gray zip‑up jacket stands with arms crossed, talking to a coworker in a warehouse.
People browse boxed kitchen appliances displayed on long tables at a large indoor event hall.
Five adults of diverse ages and backgrounds pose for a group photo at an indoor event, a person in pink foreground taking the shot on a phone.
Two smiling adults pose for a photo in a busy warehouse event; man in a blue suit and woman in a mint green top.
People line up at a long buffet table in a warehouse-like venue, serving themselves from large bowls of food.
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Man and woman pose together at an event in front of a large banner that says "YOU ARE VALUED. YOU ARE ENOUGH. YOU ARE STRONG. YOU ARE IMPORTANT.", each holding a small black gift bag.
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YAIPAK began in Clarksville but has grown over the past 10 years. The nonprofit impacted more than 1.2 million lives in 2025 through its various programs and outreach efforts.

The YAIPAK Social allowed attendees to walk through the facility, see how donations are handled, and learn more about the organization’s work firsthand. The event featured a live auction, silent auction, and ticket drawings. Proceeds from the event will go directly toward supporting the nonprofit’s programs.

“Every dollar that comes in tonight will go back into the organization to help fund those things and to fund our work in the community,” said Meg Pritschet, a board member.

YAIPAK’s initiatives include supporting foster families, assisting veterans, providing resources for individuals experiencing homelessness, and responding to disaster situations. The organization also offers programs for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.

For more, visit YAPAK online or call 615-559-8272.

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