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Annual fundraiser Thursday highlights a unique approach that combines education, mentoring, employment and leadership opportunities for Wilmington children and teens.
WILMINGTON — For UrbanPromise Wilmington, helping a child succeed is about more than getting through the next school year. It is about building relationships, developing skills and creating opportunities that can carry young people from childhood into adulthood.
That mission will take center stage Thursday, Oct. 22, when UrbanPromise Wilmington hosts its annual fundraising banquet, themed “Rise UP & Shine,” at the Chase Center on the Riverfront.
The evening will bring together supporters, community leaders, families and volunteers to celebrate the achievements of Wilmington youth and raise money for programs that provide education, mentoring, summer camps and employment opportunities…