Special Project Support
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri serves approximately 3,000 children each year with the full support and participation of parents and volunteer Big Brothers and Big Sisters. In many cases, we are also in close touch with schools and teachers. In total, Big Brothers Big Sisters works with nearly 10,000 individuals annually.
The agency is always in need of support. If you are looking to make a donation to a specific project, look no further. Here is a list of special projects that are currently in need of your support.
ABCToday! – This project is dedicated to building tools, systems and practices in partnership with school districts to ensure that our Little Brothers and Little Sisters ABC – Attend school, Behave when they get there and have Classroom Success in reading and math.
St. Louis Public School Partnership – This project aims to serve an additional 800 Littles in the next three years bringing sustaining total to 1,800 Littles and families.
Amachi Missouri – There are over 60,000 children in Missouri with a parent in prison. This program is designed to give special attention to these Littles and their families.
Treehouse Club (K-8) and Career Club (9-12) – We ask our Littles to do their best and work hard to make improvements in school. The Treehouse Club and the Career Club are recognition programs aimed at celebrating the success of our Little Brothers, Little Sisters, Bigs and parents.
Odyssey Society – Big Brothers Big Sisters believes in enduring relationships. The Odyssey Society celebrates individuals, companies and organizations that provide their time and support to Big Brothers Big Sisters over multiple years.
Be ThereSM Academy – For our organization to be successful we must have an educated work and volunteer force. Be ThereSM Academy is dedicated to ensuring that our staff and volunteers are the most prepared, professional and effective.
For more information on any of the above, please contact Melissa Bode
