Giving Something Back To The Community

04/16/2026

We extend our gratitude to R&B Production, our esteemed Music Bingo sponsor, for their generous support.

Thank you!!!

03/14/2026

01/20/2026

As we reflect on the march and the powerful words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., let us carry his message forward, not just in remembrance, but in action.

Dream of justice. Dream of unity. Dream of equality.

Show up. Speak up. Do your part.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out, stood together, and committed to making that dream a reality.

A special thanks to Mt. Olive Baptist Church for letting us stage at the church before the march.

A extra special thank you to Buren Chapel AME in Festus for their earm hospitality, welcoming and use of their church.

Thank you to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 253 for thier donations of hot cocoa and cookies for the program.

This is community giving back!

12/19/2025

We are incredibly proud to see our community stepping up to support our local students. ❤️

GSBTTC has been donating and continues to donate to local school Food Service Departments, including the Festus School District, to help cover delinquent school lunch accounts and reduce large lunch debts. Food scarcity and food insecurity are very real challenges, and no child should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from while trying to learn.

We were especially inspired by the Festus High School Class of 1973, who recently donated leftover funds from their 50th Class Reunion to help students in need. What a powerful example of GIVING BACK and paying it forward.

This is what community looks like. It takes a village, neighbors, organizations, alumni, and friends, coming together to lift one another up. When we support our students, we strengthen our future.

Thank you to everyone who gives, supports, and understands that together, we can make a difference. 💙

We want to give a big THANK YOU to the Festus High School Class of 1973. Today the class donated $880 to the Food Service Department to help pay down accounts with large lunch debts. The class had the money left over from funds it raised for their 50th Class reunion a couple of years ago. A class committee helped decide what to do with the leftover funds after they also held a joint "70th Birthday Party" for class members. Committee member JoAnn Coplin (left) presented the check to Superintendent Dr. Nicki Ruess. Committee members Inga Muller and Cathy Nelson joined Coplin for the presentation.

12/17/2025

Through our fundraising efforts at the GSBTTC 4th Annual Co****le Tournament, we were proud to donate to the Dunklin R-5 School District’s Delinquent School Food Service Accounts.

Guided by our mission and vision, GSBTTC is dedicated to being an active presence in the community and giving back in meaningful ways. A huge THANK YOU to our community for continuing to show up and support this cause year after year. When we come together, we help ensure local kids have access to the meals they need.

Pictured (L–R): Superintendent Dr. Clint Freeman; Wyatt Becquette, GSBTTC Co-Chairman & Founder; AJ Riney, Chairman; GSBTTC Members Alvin Riney and Susan Harrison; and Tammy Heidland, Board of Education President.

Our warmest thanks to Giving Something Back To The Community for donating $1,008.50 to pay for school lunches. GSBTTC is a local nonprofit that has been helping local causes for over 25 years.

10/15/2025

Vote for our hometown boys and vote often!

The end of the high school football regular season is upon us. With districts looming, now is the time every team is hoping to be putting its best foot forward.

10/15/2025

We're just trying to help strengthen programs that help keep kids fed.

10/15/2025

This week's high school football notebook includes big wins and big plays for Cahokia, Grandview, De Soto, Fort Zumwalt West, John Burroughs and North Point.

10/10/2025

1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. At A Safe Place Shelter, we provide safety, support, and hope to women and children escaping abusive relationships. 💜

Together, we can break the cycle of violence. Call our hotline today at 636-232-2301 to learn how you can support our program and make a difference in the lives of survivors. https://bit.ly/4nl3cVo

09/28/2025