Junior Achievement hosts annual Chili and Cheese Fundraiser

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Dozens of community members enjoyed Western Kentucky University’s homecoming week kick off with a warm bite of generosity.

Junior Achievement of South-Central Kentucky held its annual fundraiser at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center.

“This is our annual chili and cheese community event. We are here in association with the WKU alumni association,” said Lauren Griffing, the president of Junior Achievement of South-Central Kentucky.

They sold $8 meals of chili, a grilled cheese, dessert and a drink, putting the chili and cheese to the name. Every meal sold contributes to Junior Achievement’s youth programs. 

“The money raised today goes to Junior Achievement of South-Central Kentucky. We are a local nonprofit. We serve a 13-mile radius, including our base here in Warren County,” she said.

They have a goal of helping children learn about finances, preparing them for their careers and entrepreneurship.

“We go into schools and provide financial literacy free of charge to schools and students, so we are very thankful for all of our partners that make this possible and this chili cheese event that makes it possible,” Griffing said.

If you missed Friday’s event and would like to donate, you can head over to the Junior Achievements website and click ‘invest now’ to help build the future leaders of Kentucky.