Grainger Foundation presented a check for $7500 to Youth First, Inc. on Thursday, October 9th. The check has been designated for Youth First’s Strengthening Families program, a research proven family skills training program that builds protective factors by improving family relationships, parenting skills, and children’s social and life skills.
The check was presented by Patrick Martin, Evansville Market Manager for W.W. Grainger, Inc., who stated, “Grainger has been a part of the Evansville business community for roughly 50 years as the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating products. We are proud to recommend the programs offered by Youth First and appreciate the opportunity to continue supporting their efforts. We understand the goal of Youth First is to strengthen youth and families through evidence-based programs that prevent substance abuse, promote healthy behaviors, and maximize student success, and we gladly support their cause.â€
Parri Black, Youth First’s President & CEO, responded, “We are extremely grateful for the support of the Grainger Foundation and the opportunity to use this donation to reach more kids and families in our community. We would like to thank them for their continued support and investment in our model for improving family relationships.â€
About Youth First, Inc.: Youth First’s mission is to strengthen youth and families through evidence-based programs that prevent substance abuse, promote healthy behaviors, and maximize student success. Youth First partners with 50 schools across 5 counties to provide 34 social workers who assess needs, develop and implement prevention plans, and connect students and their families to community resources. Youth First also offers afterschool programs involving parents and caregivers to strengthen families. For more information about Youth First, please visit www.youthfirstinc.org or call 812-421-8336.
