Quantcast
breaking news

Big Brothers Big Sisters Meets Santa for Holiday Fundraiser

By: Spencer Shultz
Updated: November 26, 2012
(SAVANNAH, Mo.) Big Brothers Big Sisters offered holiday cheer, and a chance to make a difference in a child's life.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters put on a fundraiser Saturday at Old MacDonald's Farm near Savannah.

Along with raising funds, it wanted to get more people involved with the organization.
  
The event had pony rides, crafts, a bonfire, and even a visit from Santa.
  
The organization says mentors can make a big difference in a child's life.

"Kids with mentors are making eye contact with someone, or being able to walk up to someone and introduce themselves, and shake their hand, to definitely improving academically," says Tiffany Miller, of Big Brothers Big Sisters in St. Joseph.

If you would like to be a mentor in the program, click here.

Comments

Readers Feel...

hello
Related Content

Local Red Cross volunteers pack up and head down to assist in Oklahoma...

A group of service men and women gave back to the community on Thursday.  Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, the 139th Airlift Wing took time to tidy up a cemetery holding a piece of their...

The 139th Airlift Wing is putting an extra emphasis on safety over the next few months of warm weather. ...

The Air National Guard recognized a area teenager on Thursday for her accomplishments and volunteer work with the 139th....

A new business in downtown St. Joseph is hoping to enhance the music scene while providing education....

Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer vacation and traveling, but with gas prices increasing, some locals are opting for the staycation....

The Missouri Department of Transportation reminds drivers to be aware of construction zones before heading out....

The St. Joseph Board of Education has approved the hiring of Beau Musser as Chief Financial Officer for the district....

The ordinance would ban smoking in public places including bars, restaurants and the casino floor....

The Red Cross is teaming up with KQ2 for a disaster relief donation drive tonight in St. Joseph. KQ2 Cares is an opportunity for our community to raise money for the Red Cross disaster relief fund....

Airlift Wing Focuses on Summer Safety
The 139th Airlift Wing is putting an extra emphasis on safety over the next few months of warm weather.
Air National Guard Honors Youth of the Year
The Air National Guard recognized a area teenager on Thursday for her accomplishments and volunteer work with the 139th.
Downtown St. Joseph Welcomes Music Store
A new business in downtown St. Joseph is hoping to enhance the music scene while providing education.
Gas Prices Keep Families Close to Home for Holiday Weekend
Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer vacation and traveling, but with gas prices increasing, some locals are opting for the staycation.
MoDOT Reminds Drivers of Summer Road Projects
The Missouri Department of Transportation reminds drivers to be aware of construction zones before heading out.
School Board Approves Hiring of CFO
The St. Joseph Board of Education has approved the hiring of Beau Musser as Chief Financial Officer for the district.
City Council to Hold First Reading of Proposed Smoking Ban
The ordinance would ban smoking in public places including bars, restaurants and the casino floor.
KQ2, Red Cross Team Up for Disaster Relief Donation Drive
The Red Cross is teaming up with KQ2 for a disaster relief donation drive tonight in St. Joseph. KQ2 Cares is an opportunity for our community to raise money for the Red Cross disaster relief fund.
-->
 
 
 
 
 
©1998 - 2013 Stjoechannel.com
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
All Rights Reserved