10/08/2012
First off i wana say THANK YOU to tonight's Ambassadors, who worked all day volunteer @ International Institute global farms. they help refugees that have fled to the US get settled & grow food. Urban farm training. Ambassadors are weeding, setting up a pergala, and sowing cover crop seeds. ALSO, today's $/BH fundraising goes direct to one of the most amazing organizations in the country, ST Louis's own The SPOT (Supporting Positive Opportunities with Teens).
Having worked and trained with education/support of At-Risk Youth, this program is near and dear to my heart! *The SPOT is a place where any youth ages 13-24 can come for free counseling, health, prevention and social services, or just to hang out.
*Encourages youth to come talk about life, love, jobs, health, money or anything else.
*Started by Washington University, The SPOT also supports youth strive for positive educational and vocational outcomes.
*Drop-in program allows youth to hang out and meet new people, use computers, take a shower, eat, do laundry, etc. Case management program helps youth find a school, job or place to stay, learn new skills, and provides leadership opportunities.
SO BIG THANK YOU ALL AROUND, NOW ITS TIME TO PARTY :)