Clarksville, TN – On November 9th, 2011, the Café of the Emmanuel Family Life Center was filled with youth enrolled in the LEAP Intern Program painting clay ceramic bowls. This was part 2 of a community service project to assist Hands on Clarksville and APSU Professor Ken Shipley with Empty Bowls.
“I feel privileged to be a part of the LEAP Organization and give back to the community in so many different ways. I enjoy being able to work with youth in a family friendly atmosphere where I can bring my son with me and have him participate in the various activities” commented LEAP mentor Mikey Ligon.
“I initially volunteered with LEAP to mentor young ladies and was blessed with the opportunity to be hired to perform case management work as well as mentor. What I enjoy most about the organization aside from working with youth is our commitment to reaching out to the community to positively affect lives” stated LEAP Case Manager Whitney Magee.
Empty Bowls purpose is to raise money to help organizations fight hunger, to raise awareness about the issues of hunger and food security, and to help bring about an attitude that will not allow hunger to exist.” The project, in conjunction with artists and art organizations, produce the bowls, which are donated to the Urban Ministries of Clarksville.
All bowls will be used to support the Empty Bowls event that is slated to be held February 28th, 2011 at the Emmanuel Family Life Center and benefits Loaves and Fishes and Urban Ministries Food Pantry.
For more information contact Rita Arancibia, Hands on Clarksville at 931.551.5450 or e-mail rita@hon.org
