Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri recently recognized 58 graduating Little Brothers and Little Sisters from the Eastern Missouri region, along with volunteers and supports, at an inaugural dinner and awards program.
The average length of match for these 58 Littles and their Bigs was six years.
“Eighty percent already have plans for their future – whether it is college, military service, or the opportunity to go to work,” said Bill DeWitt III, president of the St. Louis Cardinals and chairman of the BBBSEMO Board of Directors.
Sharing the spotlight with the graduates were seven individuals and businesses that were inducted into the agency’s Hall of Fame: Sherry Deery, parent; Allen Savat, Big Brother; Jonathan Deery, Little Brother; Cape Girardeau Public Schools, school partner; Citi, business partner; St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, community partner; and Melissa Bode, staff member.
Savat also was named Missouri’s Big Brother of the Year. Katie Miller was recognized as Missouri’s Big Sister of the Year. Her Little Sister Tia Miller is graduating from high school and is planning to attend nursing school in the fall.
For more information, visit www.bbbsemo.org.
