CPC Center

🌟SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT🌟

A heartfelt thank you to Buckner Brooks & Heights Entertainment for supporting Bowties & Blazers 2026!

Your commitment to excellence, entertainment, and community engagement helps make this signature event possible while advancing our mission of empowering young men and strengthening families throughout the Memphis community.

Because of partners like Buckner Brooks & Heights Entertainment, we can continue creating opportunities that inspire growth, build confidence, and unlock purpose for the next generation.

Thank you for standing with the Christopher A. Pugh II Center and helping us make a lasting impact.

✨ Click https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-bowties-and-blazers andJoin us for an unforgettable evening of style, purpose, and community.

Don't miss an incredible night featuring celebrity guest host Taye Diggs, live entertainment, inspiring community leaders, and a celebration of the hands that serve our community.

Today, we celebrate more than a birthday; we celebrate a woman whose vision has inspired change, whose leadership has empowered countless lives, and whose legacy continues to impact communities every day.

Machelle Pugh's unwavering commitment to service, empowerment, and purpose has created pathways of opportunity for so many. Through her dedication, compassion, and leadership, lives have been transformed and futures rewritten.

As you begin another remarkable year, may you be blessed with abundant joy, renewed strength, divine favor, and countless reasons to celebrate.

Please join us in wishing our Founder and CEO J. Machelle Pugh, a very Happy Birthday! 🎉🎂🎉

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: Brown Missionary Baptist Church 🌟

A heartfelt thank you to Brown Missionary Baptist Church for supporting Bowties & Blazers 2026!

Your commitment to faith, service, and community impact continues to inspire and uplift lives across Memphis. Through your generosity and partnership, we can create meaningful opportunities for young men, strengthen families, and empower the next generation to walk confidently into their purpose.

Join us as we celebrate the individuals and organizations whose hands are making a difference in our community.

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🔥 SUMMER IS JUST GETTING STARTED! 🔥

The fun doesn't stop with Safer Shelby Summer Nites! 🎉

Teens across Shelby County have access to FREE events all summer long, from exciting adventures and interactive activities to sports, games, music, leadership opportunities, and more. Whether you're looking to make new friends, try something new, or simply have a great time, there's something for everyone next week!

🙌 Join CPC and our community partners as we continue creating safe, fun, and engaging experiences for young people all summer.

📅 Registration is open now for next week's events!
🎟️ All events are FREE, but space is limited.

Grab your friends, pick your events, and make this a summer to remember!

✨ MODEL SPOTLIGHT ✨

Meet Christi A. Davidson, a visionary leader, community advocate, and champion for accessible healthcare.

As the driving force behind Customized Medical Needs and Customized Veterans Group, Christi has dedicated her career to ensuring that veterans and families receive the care, support, and resources they deserve. Through her leadership, lives are being transformed, barriers are being broken, and stronger communities are being built every day.

At Bowties & Blazers 2026, Christi will take the runway not only as a model, but as a representation of service, compassion, and impact. Her commitment to improving health outcomes and empowering underserved communities perfectly embodies this year's theme:

🤝 Hands to the Community. Curated in Style.

We are honored to celebrate leaders like Christi who turn vision into action and passion into purpose.

⏰ Just 4 DAYS AWAY!

🎟️ Tickets are going fast! Click https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-bowties-and-blazers to secure yours today and be part of an evening where style meets service.

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight 🌟

A heartfelt thank you to SCDP - Shelby County Democratic Party (TN) for supporting Bowties & Blazers 2026 and helping us invest in the future of our youth and families.

Your partnership strengthens our mission to empower young men, build stronger communities, and create opportunities that change lives. Together, we are making a lasting impact.

Thank you for standing with the Christopher A. Pugh II Center and helping us continue this important work.

⏰ We're just 5 days away from Bowties & Blazers 2026! Don't miss an unforgettable evening of inspiration, entertainment, and community impact.

🎟️ Click https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-bowties-and-blazers toRegister today.

✨ Sponsor Spotlight ✨

We are proud to recognize MCK Behavior Services as a valued sponsor of Bowties & Blazers 2026!

Through their dedication to supporting individuals and families, MCK Behavior Services is helping create stronger communities and brighter futures. Their commitment to service and empowerment reflects the heart of our mission and the spirit of this year's theme:

🖤 Hands to the Community. Curated in Style.💛

Thank you, MCK Behavior Services, for your partnership and for investing in the lives of young people and families throughout our community.

Join us this Saturday for an unforgettable evening of fashion, entertainment, and impact at The Guest House at Graceland.

🎟️ Tickets are going fast! Click https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-bowties-and-blazers to secure yours today

Do you know a teen between the ages of 14–18 who could benefit from a night of fun, discovery, and positive connections?

The Christopher A. Pugh II Center invites teens to join us for Adventure Night with CPC, a FREE evening filled with hands-on exhibits, interactive challenges, exploration, and community engagement at The Adventure Museum.

📅 June 24, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 The Adventure Museum, Memphis, TN
🎟️ FREE Admission (Registration Required) bit.ly/AdventureNigthWithCPC

Help us create a safe, engaging summer experience for our youth. Register your teen today, share this opportunity with another family, or tag someone who has a teen that would love to attend!

Help us create a safe, engaging summer experience for our youth. Register your teen today, share this opportunity with another family, or tag someone who has a teen who would love to attend!