Fishers, Ind. — Fishers-based Youth Mentoring Initiative (YMI) will host its annual Mayor’s Breakfast to Benefit YMI, presented by Heartland Church, on Thursday, August 29. The fundraising event is hosted by Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness and directly benefits YMI’s mission to connect Hamilton Southeastern School District students with a volunteer mentor once a week.
The event will feature a fireside chat between Mayor Fadness and Marissa Andretti, Vice President of Andretti Global and Managing Director for Andretti Technologies. Andretti is currently spearheading the build of the new Andretti Global Headquarters in Fishers, a state-of-the-art 575,000 square foot facility that will house Andretti Global’s current racing teams and serve as a key destination for the greater Indianapolis area. She also leads the team’s sustainability initiatives as well as the team’s philanthropic endeavors via The Michael Andretti Foundation.
“On behalf of the entire Board and staff, we are excited to hear from Marissa and learn more about the impact Andretti Global is and will continue to have on our community and the role mentorship has played in her life,” remarked YMI Executive Director Brittany Rayburn. “With Andretti Global’s long history of growth, success, and community support, we know she and Mayor Fadness will inspire many in our audience to get involved and make their own impact.”
The event will also feature a panel of school personnel, mentors and family members directly impacted by YMI’s recent program expansion to elementary schools within HSE schools.
The 9th annual Mayor’s Breakfast to Benefit YMI will be held on Thursday, August 29th from 7:00 – 9:00 am at the new theater at Fishers City Hall. As one of the largest annual fundraisers for YMI, all funds raised directly support connecting more Hamilton Southeastern students to a caring adult mentor. Tickets and sponsorships are still available here.
Individuals interested in becoming a mentor for YMI may visit ymionline.org/mentor for more information.
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About YMI
Youth Mentoring Initiative is a Fishers, Ind.-based nonprofit that serves the Hamilton Southeastern Schools community through school-based mentor programs for students that inspire future generations and build a better community. YMI provides mentoring for students by building and sustaining a mentoring community with the highest level of empathy, dependability, inspiration, inclusivity, and integrity. Learn more about becoming a mentor or recommending a prospective mentee at ymionline.org.