Big Brothers Big Sisters National Conference Comes to St. Louis
More than 900 Big Brothers Big Sisters leaders, volunteers and donors are mobilizing this week at their National Conference in St. Louis with a focus on “Changing How Children Grow Up in America.”
BBBSEMO's match support specialists often see the struggles and challenges that the mothers of our “Littles” face as they balance family, work, and school often at the expense of their own health. To help these moms, BBBSEMO formed a relationship with IronMom, an organization dedicated to changing the lives of single mothers by helping them adopt physical activity and nutrition into their hectic lifestyles.
BBBSEMO Director of Enrollment Honored with Mayoral Proclamation
Mayor Francis Slay officially declared May 8, 2008 as Bart J. Holland Day in the city of St. Louis in honor of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri's (BBBSEMO) Director of Enrollment, Bart Holland.
When Columbia Elementary School's principal expressed concerns about incidents of bullying at the school to Big Brothers Big Sisters Director of School-Based Programs, Gianna Shockley, our staff jumped into action creating an anti-bullying program week for the schools 400 pre-k through 6th graders the week of May 19-23.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri is partnering with our new Grand Center neighbors, The Pulitzer Art Foundation and the Contemporary Art Musuem to offer a unique summer series for our matches. The summer series will include one artistic activity a month, all inspired by Light.
Wish you could help match a child with a mentor just by eating? Niche Restaurant in St. Louis is helping its diners do just that by donating $5 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri for every "Tasting Menu" purchased.
