Getting Involved...Going the Distance

Even during this time of sheltering in place, opportunities to engage in service abound. While in-person volunteer opportunities are limited, they do exist. Virtual engagement opportunities expand daily. Financial support and in-kind donations are welcome. If you are looking for ways to get involved, please explore these links or contact director of service learning, Meghan Rathert, regarding community engagement opportunities. 

If you are looking for ways to get involved, contact director of service learning, Meghan Rathert, regarding community engagement opportunities.

Here are a few ways Bombers have gotten involved:

Elizabeth Nicholas '05 discusses mental health and COVID-19.

JBS Athletic Director Peter Tasker running for a cause.

Charlotte Sobol '21 created a pen-pal exchange group to communicate with the Franciscan Sisters of Mary.

Dr. Lauren Steward '99 speaks to students about trauma surgery, surgical critical care and COVID-19 care as part of the Medical Monday programming.

President Obama joined local and national leaders, including Brittany Packnett Cunningham '02, to discuss the tragic events of recent weeks, the history of police violence in America, and specific action steps needed to transform a system.

Kim Bouldin-Jones (Counseling & Wellness) and daughter, Erin, share an act of kindness with a stranger. 

Sally Kilbride (Counseling & Wellness) shares ideas for community engagement for teens while social distancing. 

Ginny Busch '97 and the Endangered Wolf Center offering virtual visits.

Hallie Williams '20 shares her heartfelt thoughts as a senior experiencing school and life during the pandemic. 

Emily Shands '15 is a nurse in the intensive care unit at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis and works in the COVID unit.

Support JBS alum & parent owned restaurants offering curbside pickup during COVID-19.

Ginna Doyle '13 shares her music. 

Sam Altman '03 "1 Billion Masks" crowdfunding initiative.

Jon Hamm '86 gives back "in the most St. Louis way possible"

Monika Wolaniuk dressed for work at a resident doctor.

Sam Ilivicky '21 and his brother purchase a 3-D printer to make masks.

Isabelle Stillman '12 singing and raising money for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.

JBS Science Department sends goggles and gloves to BJC and SLU School of Medicine.

Molly Magarian '25 and mother, Melissa Posten, share "Top 10 Quaratine Books to Read."

JBS parent, Amy Gill, and Hotel St. Louis step up to help the "Hospitality Heroes."

Jon Hamm '89 and other local celebrities raise money for COVID-19 Regional Response Fund.

STL Fashion Fund, which includes past parents Susan Sherman, Kathleen Rogers, create face masks.

Chris Lubniewski '07 creates  3D-printed face shields to support our front-line doctors and nurses.

"Global Health Advocacy" webinar with Yara Changyit-Levin '22.

Julia Bullock '05 singing to offer calm and comfort during this time.

Peter Martin "Shelter in Place" concerts.

Danny Meyer '76 on "60 Minutes" speaks to struggle facing restaurants amid COVID-19.

Danny Meyer '76 discusses the hospitality industry amid COVID-19.