Historical June 1991 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Dear Neighbor, What is the safety of a child worth? You have probably observed some of the same unsupervised and unsafe conditions in our neighborhood that we have. Children congregating with nothing special to do, no where special to go, and no one who seems to care. And you, like we. have been concerned and a little frightened.
While we cannot solve all the social ills that contribute to the unsafe environment many children must survive in, there is something that we can do each summer to make things a little better.
For several years now, the Breitmayer Community Ministry of Grace United Methodist Church and the Hamilton Community School have combined resources and efforts in a special summer program. Our target has been to provide 60-75 children from 3 to 13 a safe and enriching summer program.
We have been able to provide breakfast and lunch, creative and fun experiences, remedial school help, field trips, strong positive role models and safety for children for 8 weeks of all-day programming.
We have tried to do this at as low a cost as possible to the families. Unfortunately this is becoming more and more difficult, and this year for the first time we find that we must ask for help. Would you please consider providing a scholarship ($200), sponsoring a field-trip ($100-$300), underwriting a craft project or day of snacks (any amount), sponsoring a teacher (we use certified public school elementary teachers and assistants), or making a donation toward the purchase of playtime equipment?
We can make a small amount go a long way, and we have some wonderful plans, but we really cannot do it alone.
A contribution from your business or office could make an enormous difference.
If you are able to contribute, please make checks payable to “Breitmayer Community Ministry” and send to Grace United Methodist Church, 6199 Waterman, St. Louis, 63112.
This program is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. You can make a huge difference in the welfare of our children. Thank you for your consideration and support.
Sincerely, Bruce Yampolsky Chairperson, Hamilton Community School Advisory Board of Directors Lionelle Elesser Chairperson, Breitmayer Breitmayer Community Ministry Board of Directors
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, June 1991.
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