The Battle Creek Public Schools Education Foundation is readying for another Bearcat Tailgate event, which has raised more than $86,000 for educational support.

BCPSEF President Carrie Briggs - who also serves as the district's Bearcat Advantage Program coordinator - discusses how the event helps, as well as the free fun, food and resources for attendees.

Episode Resources
BCPS Education Foundation
BCPS Bearcat Advantage

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