Category: Announcement

Awards

We’re bursting with pride! 🤩 Friend, mentor, community leader—congrats to our very own Reginald Slaughter, who was honored at the NCNW Gateway Metropolitan Section Annual Hidden Treasures – Anchors in the Community Awards Ceremony & Brunch last Saturday, October 4th! 🎉
This is a HUGE deal. Reginald’s story is the heart and soul ❤️ of what FFSC does for dads and moms. He was one of the first fathers to graduate from our 6-week Family Formation program. He didn't stop there! He returned just a year later to work for us and has been an incredible force 💪 for over two decades!
Now, as our Community Outreach Coordinator, he uses his experience to inspire and guide others, proving that a different path is always possible. Our CEO, Cheri Tillis, said it best: "He came to us seeking a better path, and now he is a guiding force, helping others find their own." 🧭
Please join us in celebrating Reginald and his incredible, lasting impact on the St. Louis community! 🥳

📺 Watch the KSDK-5 segment, "Once a problem, reformed prisoner hopes to be part of the solution", featuring Reginald! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddgd0QdmNf8

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Congratulations to our amazing Reginald Slaughter, FFSC's Community Outreach Coordinator, who’ll be recognized for his outstanding work in keeping the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. alive at a civic ceremony downtown St. Louis on Monday, Jan 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM at City Hall (1200 Market St.). Reginald will be recognized for his dedication to Dr. King's vision of social justice alongside other inspiring individuals. Hosted by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Committee of St. Louis, this special community event will feature Mayor Tishaura Jones and prominent community leaders, with a focus on reflecting on the ongoing fight against poverty, racism, and violence. A parade follows! More info: https://themyopeople.com/

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Congratulations to our Family Therapist, Dr. Eddie McCaskill who will be among community leaders to receive the 40 for 40 MLK Servant Leader Award, an honor being presented at the 40th Gateway Region YMCA Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Breakfast. This milestone award recognizes an exceptional dedication to uplifting others, addressing community needs, and inspiring positive change.
The commemorative breakfast will take place on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m., at the Marriott St. Louis Airport (10700 Pear Tree Ln, St. Louis, MO 63134). This year’s theme, Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence365, provides a meaningful framework for honoring leaders like you who embody Dr. King’s enduring legacy.

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Awards

Congratulations to our CEO Cheri Tillis, who will be among community leaders to receive the 40 for 40 MLK Servant Leader Award, an honor being presented at the 40th Gateway Region YMCA Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Breakfast. This milestone award recognizes an exceptional dedication to uplifting others, addressing community needs, and inspiring positive change. “Cheri Tillis exemplifies Dr. King’s principles of servant leadership and reflects the YMCA’s mission of strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Congrats Ms. Tillis!

The commemorative breakfast will take place on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m., at the Marriott St. Louis Airport (10700 Pear Tree Ln, St. Louis, MO 63134). This year’s theme, Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence365, provides a meaningful framework for honoring leaders like you who embody Dr. King’s enduring legacy.

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