On London’s famous Underground subway, signs constantly remind riders to “Mind the Gap,” or pay attention as they step onto the trains.
Mind the Gap Tours call attention to the gaps in our community that too often hinder the success of children, youth and their families living in poverty. The tour will educate and inspire you about our programs so you can help us close the gaps and realize a brighter future for our children. Please know that you will not be asked to give a donation at this tour.
“I was impressed by your leadership as well as your dedication to the agency and the people you work with. It was an education for me to learn you do so much with so little monetary support. It’s always a dilemma for me because as a culture we don’t seem to be responsive enough to the very real needs of children who, after all, are our future. I’m glad your heart is with these families.”
– Mind the Gap Participant, June 2013
Tour Dates
- June 18, 2013
- July 16, 2013
Please reserve your seat by sending an email to Adrienne Ammerman, Director of Engagement. Please reserve your seat at least a week before the tour, as seating is limited.
We will meet at the Children First/CIS Family Resource Center at Emma, and you will be sent directions a week before the tour. The tour will begin around 8:00 am and last one hour (traffic permitting).
For more information or to RSVP please contact Adrienne Ammerman at 828-259-9717 or AdrienneA@childrenfirstbc.org
Directions:
From Patton Avenue, turn North onto Louisiana Ave. (next to Kmart shopping center). Cross the railroad tracks and turn left at the traffic light onto Emma Road. Take your first right onto Brickyard Road. Turn right into the entrance of Emma Elementary School ( you will also see the Children First sign) In the parking lot, turn left towards the playground and then turn right. Ahead, you will see two portable buildings on the left. The furthest from the parking lot is The Family Resource Center. If the Center’s parking lot is full, you may park in the school’s lot.
Children First/Communities In Schools Buncombe County
50 S. French Broad Ave. Ste. #246
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 259-9717
fax: (828) 281-3308