John And Gail Dunn To Receive 2021 Champions of Youth First Award
Youth First, Inc. will honor community leaders John and Gail Dunn at its 2021 Breakfast of Champions event on Tuesday, Nov. 2nd, at 7:00 am at Friedman Park Event Center in Newburgh. The Dunns will receive the Dr. William Wooten Champions of Youth First Award.
The media is invited to attend the Breakfast of Champions and is asked to RSVP to Jana Pritchett (jpritchett@youthfirstinc.org) by 5:00 pm Monday, November 1st.
Also celebrated at this highly anticipated event are Youth First donors and school partners, to whom the organization credits its growth and mission support.
Speakers at the 2021 Breakfast of Champions include Holly Dunn Pendleton, David Dunn, USI President Dr. Ron Rochon, and many others.
Evansville natives John and Gail Dunn are immense contributors to the success of our region through their many business ventures and community service endeavors. The Dunns have supported and advocated for Youth First ever since Dr. William Wooten founded the organization in 1998.
Youth First partners with school districts across Indiana to embed social workers in school buildings, where they become specialized mentors for students and prevention coaches for parents and teachers. Youth First Social Workers build caring relationships, foster readiness for positive change, and boost resiliency along with equipping students with valuable life skills. Their presence also contributes to a healthier and safer school environment.
