Big Brothers Big Sisters To Host First-Ever Bags For Kids’ Sake

Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee (BBBS-ETN) will host its first-ever Bags for Kids’ Sake event from June 19-20.

The Saturday event, which takes place at Next Level Brewing starting at noon, includes a double-elimination cornhole tournament. The Sunday, family-friendly celebration at Zoo Knoxville features one-hour time slots for cornhole games between noon and 4 p.m.

Bags for Kids’ Sake is the agency’s first in-person fundraiser in more than 18 months.

‘Bags’ replaces Bowl for Kids’ Sake in 2021 — BBBS-ETN’s largest and longest-running fundraiser which is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2022. Last year, the event was canceled due to COVID-19, resulting in a loss of more than $100,000 in revenue for the agency.

“We are thrilled to host Bags for Kids’ Sake, our first in-person fundraiser in more than a year,” said Chief Executive Officer Brent Waugh. “Canceling all 2020 events was extremely difficult on Big Brothers Big Sisters, at a time when our services were more vital than ever before. All funds raised at ‘Bags’ will immediately go to matching youth with a mentor and connecting families with essential services.”

Bags for Kids’ Sake will take place entirely outdoors, and guests will remain distanced. Masks will not be required, but non-vaccinated attendees are encouraged to wear facial coverings, per CDC recommendations. More details about Bags for Kids’ Sake can be found at BagsForKidsSake.org.


About Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters defends potential in children through strong and enduring, professionally supported one‐to‐one relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Children enrolled in the program achieve measurable outcomes, including improved educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, higher aspirations, greater self-confidence, and better relationships. This mission has been the cornerstone of the organizations’ decades-long history in Tennessee.

During the COVID-19 crisis — and every day – BBBS is committed to keeping kids connected through a supportive mentor and dedicated case workers. The agency goes one step further, linking both families and caregivers with critical services, serving those affected by food insecurity, loss of income, lack of healthcare, isolation, and anxiety due to COVID-19.