Fundraiser supports Baton Rouge group's mentoring program
The group has a mentoring program centered around young male students in grades 6-12. The fundraiser will provide scholarships to 13 seniors this year and fund other program initiatives. Students in the program learn about financial literacy, career readiness, leadership and so much more.
The group offers collegiate support as well to students at Southern University and Louisiana State University, and the group provides services to female students, too.
The fundraiser is set for 8 p.m. at L'Auberge Casino & Hotel. Click here for more information about the organization and its fundraiser.
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