The Union Pacific Railroad shows support to SEMO NASV’S Green Bear Project through grant funding

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence (SEMO NASV) is in charge of a project called The Green Bear Project.

The Union Pacific Railroad gave The Green Bear Project a $10,000 dollar grant.

This was made possible through the Union Pacific Railroad Community Ties Giving Program Grant.

Union Pacific’s Community Ties Giving Program provides small and medium-sized grants that align with The Railroad’s priority cause areas in safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability.

The Green Bear Project is a program that focus on the safety of children and educates children on what abuse is and what to do if abuse occurs.

The Green Bear Project was first created in September 2001 following the tragic death of a former foster child after being returned home to his biological parents.

The grant funding will help cover costs for The Green Bear Project such as travel and mileage expenses.

The project provides free services to eight counties in Southeast Missouri.

If you’d like to see the Green Bear Project offered at your school, please contact Leasa Stone at lstone@semonasv.org.