City of Columbia

Volunteer of the Month for May 2015 – Little Sisters of the Gold Rose

Of the five standards the Little Sisters of the Gold Rose are built on, service means to dedicate time, both individually and as an organization, to programs that are designed for the betterment of the community. Through city events, the group of about 55 does just that.

“We look at [the city of Columbia] calendar and find activities that we enjoy doing,” service coordinator Jennie Masuch says. “One of our favorite events is the Earth Day festival, so we are sure to do that every year.”

Since its reorganization at Mizzou in 1992, the group has also fundraised for the Relay for Life. While this is the constant philanthropy for the Little Sisters of the Gold Rose and much time and effort is spent fundraising and organizing events to benefit Relay for Life, the women still set aside time to help around Columbia.  In addition to Earth Day festivities, the group has helped with the Bear Creek Run Half Marathon, the Park Clean Team and the Heritage Festival.

“Volunteering has made us stronger women,” Masuch says. “I think we all enjoy helping the community and knowing what we’re doing is making an impact.It is fun to help those in need, and knowing you’re making someone’s day a little better!”

Written by volunteer Abby Holman.