Bridging the Gap- At Risk Teen Program

Press Release for Benita Bennett Angelina County Juvenile Probation Office

5/28/2013

Benita Bennett from Angelina County Juvenile Probation office will be hosting a luncheon event on June 7th at 705 Ellen Trout Drive in Lufkin from 10:00 a.m. to 1 : 00 p.m. The program is called " Bridging the Gap." All branches of area law enforcement, community leaders, judges, etc.and at risk kids come together in a fun informal occasion. It is a dynamic way to foster relationships with teenagers in our community. Everyone will enjoy free hot dogs and social interaction while helping the kids build relationships with community leaders.

Mrs. Bennett youth program volunteers at the Lufkin Community Garden. She is a recent recipient of a special commendation for her program one from State Rep. Trent Ashby and the House of Representatives and the Governor of Texas Rick Perry. This awards were in recognition for her work with this program and extraordinary commitment to helping the youth of Angelina County is extraordinary.

Her program includes helping disadvantaged persons from all over Angelina County while allowing the children in her program to assist. The youth become invested in the community and learn they can contribute something towards enriching the lives of other's. In short order the youth's self esteem rises and they develop relationships within the community which otherwise would not be possible. This unique " out of the box model program " lowers the likely hood these kids will be repeat offenders it could be duplicated across the country before long. Ms. Bennett changes peoples lives old and young. Powerful stuff !

Since, this event will be outdoors and casual. Mrs. Bennet is in need of tents /canopy's plus donations of drinks, hot dogs, chips etc. for the day of the event. She will also be asking area business to help in donations of food and drinks. Businesses who would like for us to distribute things like frisbee's and such with the marketing logo contact Ms. Bennett for arrangements for receiving those items. This is their day and we are there to provide support to them we would love it is you could be a part of this potentially life saving program for these children.

If your company would like to participate, offer assistance or even attending her luncheon please have contact Mrs. Benita Bennett or cell 903- 503- 0321 email bbennet@angelinacounty.net. Her office during school session is at Lufkin ISD Middle School. Otherwise it is located at the Angelina County Juvenile Probation office at 705 Ellen Trout Drive Lufkin, Texas. Inquiries about her program and media should be directed to Ms. Benita Bennett directly.

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Date and Time

Friday Jun 7, 2013
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

06/07/2013 - 10:00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m.

Location

705 Ellen Trout Drive

Fees/Admission

free

Contact Information

Mrs. Benita Bennett or cell 903- 503- 0321 email bbennet@angelinacounty.net
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