Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), the Savannah River Site liquid waste contractor, donated $1,000 to the Aiken County NAACP Youth Council.
The donation was made during the Aiken County Branch of the NAACP 43rd Annual Freedom Fundraising Campaign and 106th Branch Anniversary Celebration, according to a press release from SRMC.
Nationally, the NAACP has one of the largest organized groups of young people of any organization in the country with more than 25,000 people under the age of 25 representing 550 junior youth councils, youth councils, high school chapters and college chapters actively involved in the fight for civil rights.
“The award-winning Aiken County NAACP Youth Council locally advocates for racial justice, encourages civic engagement, and fosters a sense of community among young activists,” stated a press release from SRMC. “Collectively, NAACP Adult Branches and Youth Councils cultivate a new generation of leaders committed to dismantling systemic racism and promoting a more inclusive and equitable future for all.”
Savannah River Mission Completion Representation and Inclusion Working Group Chair Lee Gause-McNair attended the celebration, and shared how she was inspired by the young men and women who comprise the Youth Council.
“The NAACP Youth Council is the organization’s next generation of leaders,” said Gause-McNair. “Just as SRMC mentors its young leaders and small businesses, the NAACP does likewise, by mentoring and preparing its young members to fight for civil rights and injustice.”
SRMC is a longtime supporter of the Aiken County Branch of the NAACP, said Branch President Eugene White.
“The NAACP values its partnership with community business leaders like SRMC who support our mission,” said White.
White also said the NAACP spends a vast amount of time mentoring youth to ensure that they fully understand the NAACP’s mission and why it is imperative that they actively engage in activities, which prepares them for future leadership positions.
“SRMC understands the need to reach our youth at an early age to impart wisdom and guidance,” said White.
