We are excited to announce that Unleashing Potential has been selected as a 2026-2029 Core Funded Partner by the St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund (CSF).
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Lift UP and Learn Back-to-School Drive
We are excited to announce our Lift UP and Learn Back to School Drive! We are gathering school supplies, backpacks, water bottles, snacks and more to Lift UP our Ferguson-Florissant Students and set the new school year off on the right path. Visit our Amazon Wish List for students K-5 to purchase one of our essential supply items for our kiddos! Want to help?…
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Unleashing Potential Announces Bridget Jones as Interim CEO
ST LOUIS, MO – June 4, 2026 – Unleashing Potential (UP) announces Bridget Jones as Interim President and CEO. Following the retirement announcement of long-time President and CEO Darlene Sowell, who stepped down on May 29, 2026, the Board of Directors has selected Bridget Jones to lead the agency through its next chapter. “We are…
Read MoreThe Write Idea: How Afterschool Helped Maria with the Creative Writing Process
Maria knew the basics of her fantasy story. But she kept getting stuck. Luckily, her site manager also liked to write and knew a thing or two about the creative writing process.
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