22 Years of Success

After overcoming a three-year budget shortfall, staff and volunteers at Young Life Kingsport hope this year’s fundraising banquet will make up the difference in a big way.

 

Shawn Pace, the committee chairman for YL Kingsport, said the ministry’s goal is to build meaningful relationships with students. While the budget is tight, Pace feels the bottom line doesn’t overshadow 22 years of impacting young lives. Pace and his oversight committee are weighing budget strategies, hoping the banquet will foster new support- and celebrating more than two decades of proven success.

 

“This year’s fundraising banquet is critical to ensure the ongoing success of our ministry,” Pace said. “We’re optimistic that new donors and businesses will partner with us and help keep Young Life active and growing in our community.”

 

This year’s banquet will be held on September 23, 6:30 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Methodist Church. The free event will be catered dinner, and the program will include Young Life’s unique style of fun. The success depends solely on tax-deductible donations from the community.

 

Corporate sponsorships, beginning at $500, are available and come with special perks. Volunteers may also host a table to recruit coworkers, friends and family to attend. Individuals who simply wish to get a glimpse of Young Life may reply to the open invitation. For more information, call 423.246.2822. All proceeds will fund YL Kingsport.

Founded in 1941, the worldwide organization has more than 800 ministries in communities across the United States, with Kingsport added in 1991. The Christian group focuses on mentoring middle school, high school and college students. YL Kingsport is reaching students at Central, Dobyns Bennett, North and South high schools. More information can be found on Facebook.

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