Build relationships. Live on mission. Relocate. Develop Leaders. Empowerment. These “buzz words,” along with many others, are discussed everyday in the Mission: St. Louis office. When I started working with Mission: St. Louis, I expected that this organization would be like so many ...
On February 24, 2011, I took my first steps into the world of Mission: St. Louis. At that point, our offices were located in The Luminary, we had four full-time and four part-time staff members, and I was their very first AmeriCorps*VISTA. Since then, we've been moved into our own office space for ...
One thing that I really enjoy doing is working with children. I love knowing that by giving my time, I am helping. Whether it is playing a game with them, reading with them, or even just helping them understand the directions in the classroom, I feel like my presence can help make a difference. ...
"You're doing what?!" This is the typical response I would hear from my friends and family when I told them I would be leaving my comfortable life in Corporate America in the country outskirts of St. Louis to be a full-time volunteer at Mission: St. Louis, a non-profit in the inner city. Let me ...
How often I found where I should be going, only by setting out for somewhere else.--Buckminster Fuller I am the new Community Relations AmeriCorps*VISTA at Mission: St. Louis. As I was told, I was primarily hired to be the "writer" of the agency (I apologize for any mistakes that may follow!) My ...
We completed our last Jobs for Life session with 10 graduates. Three of our graduates are now employed, one went back to jail, another is getting his GED, one just moved to North City with his two kids after being evicted on Christmas, and the others are still seeking employment. Were we ...
If you're around Mission: St. Louis at all, you may notice that the word "relationship" pops up frequently in conversation. We build our programs by building relationships. We believe that real, exciting life-change happens through relationships. Relationships are what make us different. How do ...
Finding the balance between creating sustainable relationships and effective programs is an ongoing battle for us at Mission: St. Louis. While the tendency for nonprofits is to want to create knock-out programs, at the core of who we are is a desire to create relationships to help foster ...
The holidays are upon us, and are usually met with a mix of emotion. Over the last few weeks I've had many conversations with friends. Some are excited about this time of year, some not so much. Almost all speak of the stress and weight this time of year brings. Our own personal experience and ...
This is a full-time, one-year position requiring some evenings and weekends. The position starts February 2012 and is funded by AmeriCorps. As the Media Communications VISTA, you'll be the creative force behind sharing the endless stories that surround Mission: St. Louis. You'll know our ...
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