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Emmanuel Center Hosts Reality Check Program

L.E.A.P.Clarksville, TN – December 28th, 2011, the LEAP Organization hosted the Reality Check Program at the Emmanuel Family Life Center and opened it for youth throughout the city who were unable to participate in their respective schools.

LEAP Organization hosted the Reality Check Program at the Emmanuel Family Life Center.
LEAP Organization hosted the Reality Check Program at the Emmanuel Family Life Center.

“It was a pleasure to open our doors to provide youth something positive to do during Christmas break” commented Sis Edith Kidd, the Emmanuel Center Facility Manager.

The objective of the Reality Check Program is to have youth go through a simulated version of life and be responsible for making sound decisions that enabled them to still have money after they have visited each booth that represents different aspects of life such as banks, car dealerships, day cares, college, clothing store, grocery store, and real estate offices..

Volunteers from Hands on Clarksville, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc, UT Extension, Miller Motte, Workforce Essentials, and First Missionary Baptist Church joined the LEAP mentors in facilitating the program. In addition to Reality Check, youth were able to participate in a variety of games and activities. Dominoes Pizza on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard graciously sponsored the meal to feed the youth during the all day event.

Richard Garrett
Richard Garretthttp://leaporg.net/
City Councilman Richard "Reason" Garrett has gained extensive business knowledge and negotiating skills as the Executive Director of the LEAP Organization.  LEAP Org provides youth development services.  As a licensed realtor for Keller Williams Realty, he is known for his tenacity, perseverance, honesty, and fairness.  A proud APSU alum, Richard graduated with Honors with a Bachelors in Public Management.
Richard is a former active duty Marine, father of 4, and a husband with strong ties to the community. He is a graduate of Leadership Clarksville and a member of Clarksville Rotary, Clarksville Area Ministerial Association, Chamber of Commerce, Clarksville Association of Realtors Public Relations & Charity Relations Committees, and Clarksville Community Partners Group.
For more information on Richard visit www.reason4clarksville.com. He can be contacted directly at 931-378-0500 or via email richard@reason4clarksville.com
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