See Branch Meeting Minutes and Video Presentation here – January 2026 Meeting

January Speaker:  Emeara Burns.  Emeara Burns is the Fundraising Development Officer for the St. Louis Story Stitchers, where she has dedicated eleven years to advancing the organization’s mission.  She is passionate about creating artistic programs and opportunities for at-risk youth, helping them grow into confident, professional artists.  Her work supports the continued growth of St. Louis as a vibrant and thriving arts city.  Peace of Mind highlights Story Stitchers’ annual Peace in the Prairie program, where inner-city youth spend a transformative weekend immersed in native prairie lands. Through hikes, campfires, creative expression, podcasts, and intentional disconnection from daily stressors, participants experience the healing power of nature. This presentation explores how quiet, open landscape fosters meaningful mental-health shifts and supports youth in reconnecting with themselves and their creativity.