Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri

Bbbsemo provides a variety of programs and services designed to empower young people, ages 5-25, in partnership with volunteers, parents, school districts, and community partner organizations across our service region. We focus on youth outcomes and impacts, relentlessly evaluating the effectiveness of our programs based on data and our service participants' lived experiences. Our programs/initiatives include:continued on schedule oyouth mentoring - programs include one-to-one mentoring relationships (one child matched with one volunteer mentor) and group mentoring (youth matched with community volunteers or bbbsemo staff and meet in groups). Additionally, this includes ongoing wraparound support to identify any gaps in service their families are experiencing. Alumni mentoring ("Big futures") - our post-secondary efforts focusing on youth, ages 18-26, pursuing a living wage job. The program focuses on "e3" - enrollment in college or trade school, enlistment in the military, or gainful employment. Abctoday schools - working directly with parents, schools, and community partners, empowering 7,000+ students to improve attendance, behavior, and course performance in reading/math.systems navigation & direct temporary aid - we help families access the support services they need, increasing their stability and reducing the likelihood of homelessness. This work has continued to expand throughout the pandemic, including providing temporary financial assistance, when possible (provided by various funding partners).