It's in the cards: Now is the time to Play It Forward as a mentor! Becoming a #BBBSEMO Big on your own, with your spouse, or with your whole family is a win-win... for youth and for you. Apply today! bbbsemo.org/play-it-forwar…

With #BBBSEMO, your match is a canvas. What're you ready to paint with a one-of-a-kind Little? Become a Big Sister, Big Brother, Big Couple, or Big Family to play it forward and inspire the next generation (and creativity!) today: bbbsemo.org/play-it-forward

Mentoring kids brings fun -- and self-confidence -- into bright focus. Sign up to be a #BBBSEMO Big Brother or Big Sister today. Experience how good it feels to play it forward for youth *and* for you! bbbsemo.org/play-it-forward

Here's a little in-spray-tional message: "Being a Big feels great AND can help you look fab, too!"🤩Don't hold on becoming a mentor. Apply to become a #BBBSEMO Big today! bbbsemo.org/play-it-forward

Here's Little Bro Ge'Aires! Ge' wanted a Big "to go places with." His Big Bro Kevin wanted the same. In December, Ge' & Kevin will reach 4 years of great times. Add some fun to a youth's life and yours! Apply to become a Big Brother or Big Sister today! bbbsemo.org/play-it-forwar…

Kevin signed up to be a Big Brother in Fall 2018. Four years later, Kevin's positive impact shows in how much his Little Brother, Ge'Aires, loves their time together. Ge's even got thoughts of being a Big in the future. How's that for playing it forward?

Curious and a good read of people? The role of Mentor Enrollment Manager may be a great fit for you. You'll interview prospective mentors, aka Bigs. You'll coach about what a Big/Little match is. And capture interests to find a good fit. https://www. bbbsemo.org/about/careers/

Ananya applied as a Big Sister so one more child on our waitlist could have a mentor all their own. The last 2 years, Little Sister Savanna brightened Ananya's outlook with shared joy and play. Become a Big today for fun and one-of-a-kind friendship! bbbsemo.org/play-it-forward

Mentoring Managers support and coach for healthy relationships for our Bigs, Littles & Families They work to ensure child safety and positive impacts for children. Learn more: bbbsemo.org/about/careers

Fun fact: Lindsay is a Big Sister... with her two children! Their Big Family match with Little Sister Flora engages the whole family. "It's been a joy to watch Flora and my kids connect," says Lindsay. "They enjoy each other's company and consider everyone part of their family."

Christina is a "return" Big who's been a #BBBSEMO mentor twice! Her Little Sis Savannah is a way "to reconnect with seeing the world in a different way than as an adult," Christina says. "Play and fun time has helped me look at things in a more lighthearted way again."

Lexie became a Big to share her time and heart 💚. Royalty hoped being a Little would add "a fun person who will be like me" to her life.There's fun *and* fulfillment in youth mentoring. Apply to be a Big Sister, Big Brother, or Big Couple or Family today! bbbsemo.org/play-it-forward

Where is #BBBSEMO on its journey to becoming a place that welcomes, respects, and values *all* people? This Q3 progress report on #DEI work lists a few key changes, driven directly by “Three Best Hopes”: bbbsemo.org/2022/09/27/q3-…

Mentoring a young person is good for you and youth. Don't wait. Learn more today: bbbsemo.org/play-it-forwar…

Think you don't have the time? It's only 4 hours a month. What else does it take? Learn more: bbbsemo.org/play-it-forwar…

Have a great weekend! You could be having even more fun with a young person who's looking for a Big Brother or Big Sister. bbbsemo.org/play-it-forwar…

Celebrate Tashanna Stanciel, our #BigFutures Exec Director Alumni Mentoring, for being named Southeast Missouri State University’s Community Based Partner of the Year! St. Louis American's #SalutetoExcellence. She inspires so many by her work with #BBBSEMO alumni little brothers and sisters.

For our November cover story, we're highlighting 100+ people who are shaping the St. Louis region. Who else deserves recognition? hubs.li/Q01qtxqS0

Dear CVPA students, families, and staff ~ Our hearts are breaking with you. For those in the BBBSEMO village, we will do our best to be there for you in coming days. Behavior Health Response. Youth text BHEARD to 31658. Adults: 314-469-6644 or visit bhrstl.com.

BATTLE @ THE BALLPARK: Rock! Paper! Scissors! is back again! Join us on Aug 26th @ Busch Stadium! This hyper-charged fundraising event supports our mission at BBBSEMO, to partner with youth in their pursuit of a stable, meaningful & independent life. bbbsemo.org/battle