How a nationally-lauded innovation started in Cape Girardeau continues boosting student outcomes there — and beyond — today
No Sidelines For SEMO Coach And Big
Winning basketball coach Rehka Patterson mentors college athletes on SEMO courts and a Little Sister in the Cape community
An Alum With More Than Meets the Eye
Little Brother “grad” Sam Rees is an active Big Futures alum who’s got his sights set on dreams including others’ vision
Big Brother Shares Mind And Heart
As a Black male, Walé Soluade says bonding with Little Brother Ja’Vante’s been about centering what’s real and important in each other’s lives.
First Job First Cohort Launches
Over 30 teens from 15 high schools in Eastern Missouri acquired food service job skills through BBBSEMO’s work-readiness training.
National Mentoring Month
Join us in celebrating BBBSEMO’s Bigs, Parent, Partners, and Staff of the year! We are thankful for all of our BBBSEMO family!
Spouses Team Up to Show Up
Big Couple Monica and Mike Budenholzer share their experiences over 6 years with Little Brother Vic in this Q&A
Staying Connected While Socially Distant: A guide you can use right now
We’re learning new ways to create enjoyable connections every day.
Our Big “B” Story
Our new logo, coined the “Big B,” reflects the ongoing promise of our organization to Be There. Learn the full story here.
Staff Bigs
Being a Big seemed like a really unique opportunity to make a significant impact on a kid interested in having another supportive adult in their life…
Love, Laughter, Lemons: How a Little Got Big
Randy shares what made that match such a profound part of his life – first as a child, and now as a Big Brother himself.
Vision Realized: Vantazia
“They set me up with a Big who was so sweet and loving. Whitney really showed that she cared about me.”
Vision Realized: Rein
When Rein came to the BBBSEMO office in June to pick up a little something to support his internship, he promised to keep us updated. Here’s a look at his summer!
Youth and Care: Mental Health
“I’m Synmar Jeromica Johnson. I am currently 13 years old, but my birthday’s coming up. And, um… I’m a very hardworking and a very kind, loving person.”
Own the Future Celebration 2019
No graduation is complete without a little celebration. And at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri, “little” means a whole lot.