Brighton Center Increases Awareness of Children’s Needs through National Step Up for Kids Event

Sept. 16, 2008 - PRLog -- Editor’s Note:
•   Event photos available
•   Transcript of speeches available

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Newport, KY—September 16, 2008 – The Brighton Center, along with Kentucky Youth Advocates, Newport Independent Schools, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Northern Kentucky Council of Partners and the United Way of Greater Cincinnati hosted Step Up for Kids Day at the World Peace Bell in Newport.

The presentation featured leaders from Northern Kentucky development organizations who discussed the impact of poverty, lack of health insurance and abuse and neglect on Northern Kentucky youth.

“The Brighton Center has worked hard to achieve our mission of creating opportunities for individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency,” Brighton Center Executive Director Bob Brewster said. “Because of our commitment to strengthen the vitality of our community and engaging people as they work to achieve their hopes and dreams, we know that the needs of our children must be know and heard, but more importantly addressed.”

Featured speakers included Robert Brewster, Executive Director of Brighton Center, Inc.; Michael Brandt, Superintendent of Newport Independent Schools; Rob Hudson, Chair of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors; Brigitte Ramsey of Kentucky Youth Advocates; Robert Reifsnyder, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cincinnati; and Barb Stonewater, Executive Director of the Northern Kentucky Council of Partners.

More information about the Brighton Center’s mission and upcoming events can be accessed at www.brightoncenter.com

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About Brighton Center

The mission of Brighton Center, Inc. is to create opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through family support services, education and leadership throughout the communities of Northern Kentucky. Last year, Brighton Center served over 66,000 individuals in eight counties through 41 programs. Over 2,000 volunteers assisted Brighton Center programs throughout Northern Kentucky. For additional information please contact Bear Clifton at 859.491.8303 ext 2410 or online at bclifton@brightoncenter.com