🎄🎁 MAPO'S 2026 HOLIDAY SHOUTOUT GIVEAWAY! 🎁🎄
Spreading Warmth, Sharing Blessings, and Giving Back to Our Community!
The Metro Area Professional Organization (MAPO) is excited to announce our upcoming Holiday Shoutout Giveaway!
As the holiday season approaches, we invite families throughout the community to join us for a day of giving, kindness, and holiday cheer!
🎁 FREE HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY ITEMS INCLUDE:
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Hats, scarves, gloves, and socks
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Coats (children must be present)
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Blankets and pillows
✨ All items are NEW and available while supplies last!
At MAPO, we believe that giving back is one of the greatest gifts we can share. Through this annual outreach effort, we hope to provide warmth, comfort, and encouragement to individuals and families in our community.
❤️ Help us spread the word! Share this announcement with your family, friends, neighbors, churches, and community organizations so that those who may benefit from this event have an opportunity to participate.
For more information, contact:
📞 618-799-8020 | 618-920-2194 | 618-691-8243
📅 Saturday, December 12, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 SIUE – East St. Louis Center, Building D
Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus
601 James R. Thompson Blvd.
East St. Louis, IL 62201
"One Ready and Generous In Helping Those in Distress"
We are a nonprofit organization who honors those who are making a difference in their community.
Through this organization, we are also able to help those who are less fortunate.
Below you will find information regarding MAPO's 2026 upcoming events and our officers.
Thank you for taking the time to browse our website.
MAPO Founders and Officers
Rev. Dr. John Q. Owens
Dr. Dorothy Owens
Founders
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Vergia A. Burrell
President
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Butch Mestemacher
Vice-President
Scott Marion
Executive Director
Gussie Glasper, Secretary (not pictured)
Dr. Tiwana Simmons, Treasurer (not pictured)
For MAPO's entire membership roster, please click here: MAPO Membership
Electronic donations can be made to MAPO via Zelle which is located in your banking app by sending to: