Paris, Tenn. – Youth Villages, a leading children’s mental and behavioral health nonprofit, invites the public to a special free screening Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot Saturday, May 5 at 6 p.m. at the Parisian Theatre, 161 Jim Adams Drive.
The movie shows the true story of Donna and Reverend W.C. Martin and their East Texas church in which 22 families adopted 77 children from the local foster system, igniting a movement for children everywhere.
This inspiring event is designed to raise awareness about the urgent need for foster parents in Paris and community support for children in foster care. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a meaningful discussion and Q&A session before and after the film. Foster care staff and a local foster family will share personal experiences and insights into the foster care journey. The event will highlight opportunities for individuals, families, churches and businesses to learn how they make a difference in the lives of children in state care.
Free admission and concessions are sponsored by Melton Grove Baptist Church and Perry’s BBQ and Catering. This event is presented by Youth Villages, Tennessee Kids Belong and the Rural West Tennessee Citizens Review Panel.
“Great foster parents can come from anywhere. This movie helps us realize the power we all must DO something in our community, with our neighbors, for our kids,” said Stephen Nelson, Youth Villages assistant director of foster parent recruiting.
For more information, contact April Perry at 731-707-1811 or visit youthvillages.org/foster.