CHARITY REGISTER 2020
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DEDICATED | DETERMINED | DIVINE On behalf of Sophisticated Living, we would like to thank the generous donors who continue to make it possible for us to spread the word for these amazing organizations. We want to personally recognize all of the staff, volunteers and dedicated philanthropists, both individuals and corporate foundations, who strive to better St. Louis. Your time, commitment and donations make our beautiful city shine! Want to see your favorite not-for-profit in next year's Sophisticated Giving? Be an angel donor. Contact me by April 1 to secure a spot in the next edition.
Craig M. Kaminer, Publisher craig@slmag.net
So Many Ways to Give
Written by Craig Kaminer
My grandfather used to say, “Rich or poor, it’s good to have money.” He had very little, so to him, having money meant that he could do more for his family, but like many of his generation, he did what he could – surprisingly everyone had what they needed. My parents had more than their parents, but they focused the majority of their resources on their children. They made sure we were well educated at the finest institutions and never lived beyond their means. Two generations later, through hard work, luck and marriage, we have more than my grandparents and parents did, and we still feel it’s good to have money... to live our lives fully, to show our kids the world and make a difference in our community. While we are able to use our resources and look beyond our own family, what we see now more than ever are the many things in our community that need our attention. It is estimated that St. Louis has 17,000 not-for-profits, 2,500 of which are sizeable. The needs are so vast and the requests so frequent that it is hard to say “no.” As a result, it’s easy to lose track of our personal or family philanthropic focus. Sometimes we say “no” to all of these requests -- or like most people we just don’t respond -- and the result is we feel cold hearted and inadequate. I’m sure you know the feeling. As we publish our fifth issue of Sophisticated Giving St. Louis, I am reminded that when we know why we give our gifts work harder, go further and last longer. I have met many impressive philanthropists -- some small and some large -- so I thought I should recognize them -albeit anonymously -- and the way they give to encourage everyone to have a philanthropic plan and stick to it. One of our most generous “angel sponsors” meets annually with his family to discuss how much they have to give, where they want it to go, and why. It’s a family decision and as a result, the entire family are givers and I bet always will be. They give anonymously so they are not doing it for recognition, but rather to do what they feel is right. Few people know who they are, but the feeling of making a difference drives them to continuously expand their giving and the number of beneficiaries. In contrast, another sponsor has set up a family foundation which is visible all around town with a particular mission to support the arts, and it is amazing how the arts have flourished with this clarity of mission. In just one generation, St. Louis artists and arts organizations have the infrastructure for the arts to thrive. When I moved to St. Louis in 1988, Grand Center was still a dream. Now it’s the heart of the arts...again. Many donors give to a cause especially close to their hearts. It may be cancer and their unwavering support of
the Siteman Cancer Center, Pedal the Cause and Cancer Support Community. Others to advance research in heart disease, Alzheimer’s, ALS or mental illness. And in recent years, social services, children’s charities, social equity and tolerance have become hot-button issues that require more investment to make a difference, and St. Louisans are stepping up. While I am not a very good chess player, I am amazed by how St. Louis has become the center of the chess world by one person’s vision and generosity. Whether you give to a well-run organization which has been around for years, or you start something new, giving generously is the backbone of St. Louis and makes our city great. While giving most often comes from the heart, using one’s head is profoundly important. Setting a goal is key. Do you want to give to as many organizations as possible, or do you want to make sure every child has books, pencils, paper and lunch? Having a family giving plan -- much like a business plan -- can help you focus, achieve your goals, and filter the thousands of requests you probably get in a year. And, using financial instruments such as Family Foundations and Donor Advised Funds have significant advantages and encourages us to give more. Last year, we featured a start-up called Givable which automates the process of giving so that it is easy to give daily. I gave this way for a couple of years and found the process very rewarding. This year, we are featuring KidSmart to make sure kids have the tools and resources at school to learn. It’s hard to imagine that thousands of kids go to school each day without books, pencils, paper, crayons, let alone lunch. One of our past sponsors has given them a building so they can grow and meet a staggering need. Gladitood, who has worked with us for three years and generated more than $1.2 million in online giving, is a St. Louis headquartered crowdfunding start-up that helps nonprofits generate recurring revenue, grow their donor lists, personalize donor outreach and reduce donor fatigue -- all online. This year, 50% of all giving is expected to be online. You can give an unwrapped toy, a used coat, gift cards, appreciated stock, a life insurance policy, to a bell ringer or dozens of other clever ways. But you can also donate your time to help a non-profit. A symptom of a strong economy is that volunteers are in short supply, so if you are in a giving mood but tapped out on cash, donate your time. On behalf of the not-for-profits featured here, our sponsors, our anonymous supporters and the thousands of others who need our support, thank you for what you do. You are a blessing. Happy holidays and here’s to a generous New Year!
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ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE (ADL) Who We Are: Now 106 years old and in the Heartland since 1958, ADL is the nation’s premier civil rights/ human relations org anization . Our mission : To s t o p th e d e f a ma ti o n o f th e Je w i s h p e o p l e a n d secure justice and fair treatment to all. Our brand: #FightingHateForGood. We build community, make friends and reduce bias through unique programs that empower us to understand that because we have bias, we aren’t bad people. We need to learn how that bias might negatively impact relationships we have with all…friends, colleagues or family.
and civil rights. We work with students and educators to respect inclusion and challenge bias and bullying; more than 4,500 engage in our programs annually. We train law enforcement on extremism, terrorism, hate crime, and their bias, more than 700 annually. We never give up trying to build a better world inspired by our democratic sense of unity: There is no them – only us. How You Can Help: 1. Review our Hate Symbols Database and report a hate crime or bias incident in your area. If you “see something, say something.” ADL.org/hate-symbols 2. Engage in respectful dialogue to build understanding among people with different views. We can help create the forum. 3. Share education resources with educators and administrators at your favorite school. There are no cost options online for K-12 at ADL.org/education. 4. Attend any of a number of learning opportunities during the year. 5. Donate annually, monthly, directly, or with planned gifts or stock transfers. We currently have a special donor matching all planned gifts.
What We Do: ADL educates, advocates and works with law enforcement, responding to and challenging all forms of bias, bigotry and hate. We have partners like the Saint Louis Art Museum, Missouri History Museum, Kansas City Public Television, the Mexican Consulate of Greater Kansas City, the St. Louis Holocaust Museum, regional police academies and many schools (public, private, parochial and charter). Our largest education platform, the A World of Difference®, supports our key anti-bias campaign for schools, No Place for Hate®. However we can do the work, we will. We love innovation. Why We Are Important: We have a distinguished history of reminding the world just how tenuous civil rights are and we convene community players to find solutions to serve our diverse society. Non-profit and non-partisan, our work is rooted in Jewish values, putting principles over politics. We speak up for those whose voices are not always heard. One of 25 regional offices in the US, we are on the ground, organizing and galvanizing grassroots support around the most pressing issues of the day.
Karen Aroesty, regional director, karoesty@adl.org Tabari Coleman, education director, tcoleman@adl.org Megan Williams, assistant regional director, mwilliams@adl.org Anti-Defamation League 314.627.1330 Heartland.adl.org Facebook: @ADL.Missouri Instagram: @ADLheartland Twitter: @ADLHeartland
How We Impact The Community: We are activists, educators and experts. We fight all forms of hate and track extremist groups and trends. We support victims of hate and bias. We shape laws protecting constitutional
Aaron Vickar, Chair, Regional Advisory Board Jennifer Schwesig, Esq., Vice-Chair
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER ST. LOUIS (BGCSTL) Who We Are: For more than 50 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL), a leading youth service provider in the St. Louis region, has provided after school, summer, teen and sports programs for youth ages 6-18. The Club is a chartered member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), which has 4,000 chartered locations that serve nearly 4 million youth annually.
through structured, positive mentoring relationships with caring adult volunteers. Volunteering is a great way for the community, individuals and companies to get involved; individuals can tutor, assist with homework, coach an athletic team, serve at events or simply read to a child or group of children. Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater St. Louis 2901 North Grand Ave. St. Louis, MO 63107 314.335.8000
What We Do: B G C ST L ser ves youth across St. Louis City and County including (Adams Park Club, Hazelwood Elementary School Club, Herbert Hoover Club, O’Fallon Park Club, Riverview Gardens Club, Hazelwood Southeast Middle School Club and the newly opened Teen Center of Excellence), providing a safe place for youth to learn and grow. We also operate dropout prevention programs within two High Schools (Normandy and Roosevelt High School); as well as the Mentor St. Louis and St. Louis Internship programs.
BGCSTL.org President: Dr. Flint Fowler Board Members Chair: Larry E. Parres, Lewis Rice Vice Chair: Nancy Wolfe, Bayer Treasurer: Keith Lueking, Centene Corporation Secretary: Mark E. Stallion, Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
Why We Are Important: Nationally recognized programs led by professional staff are targeted to help youth succeed in school, stay healthy, pursue interests in the arts and sports, and explore career choices. It is our hope that every kid who comes through our doors, graduates from high school with a plan for their future! Membership fees are kept low to allow any child the opportunity to join and includes access to after school homework assistance, tutoring, college and career planning, recreational activities, access to transportation, free dental and vision care as well as healthy meals in a safe, supportive learning environment.
LOCATIONS: Adams Park Club, 4317 Vista Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110 314.633.7900 BE GREAT: GRADUATE at Normandy High School 6701 St. Charles Rock Rd., St. Louis, MO 63121 636.675.9526 BE GREAT: GRADUATE at Roosevelt High School 3230 Hartford Street St. Louis, MO 63118 314.335.8143
How We Impact The Community: The mission of BGCSTL is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
Ferguson Middle School Club 701 January Ave., St. Louis, MO 63135 314.335.8330
How You Can Help: BGCSTL actively looks for those interested in volunteering, mentoring, enrolling their children, donating or supporting an event. Our Mentor St. Louis (MSL) program empowers St. Louis elementary school students and Club members to succeed in school
Hazelwood Elem. School Club 1025 Tramp Ave., St. Louis, MO 63138 314.335.8350
Herbert Hoover Club 2901 North Grand Ave., St. Louis, MO 63107 314.335.8000 O’Fallon Park Club 4343 West Florissant, St. Louis, MO 63115 314.932.1371 Riverview Gardens Club 174 Shepley Drive, St. Louis, MO 63137 314.335.8275 Southeast Middle School Club 918 Prigge Road, St. Louis, MO 63138 314.953.7795 Teen Center of Excellence 9200 West Florissant Ave., Ferguson, MO 63136 314.335.8240
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BUILDING FUTURES
Who We Are: Building Futures: Design and Build Workshop is a STEAM-based educational non-profit located in the Old North neighborhood of St. Louis. Through workshops that engage youth 5-18 years old in hands-on experiential learning , students have opportunities to explore and encounter future career pathways, critical thought, and creativity.
young people need to build their ideas at full scale. Volunteer at our free Saturday workshops or the numerous opportunities available within our workshop. Connect and share with us on our Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube accounts. We want everyone in St. Louis to know who we are and what we do - and it starts with you! Building Futures 2720 N. 13th St. St. Louis, MO 63106 314.241.7222 Building-futures.org
What We Do: We provide diverse and accessible STEAM-based design/build experiences for young people of all abilities and backgrounds. With hands-on training in manual and power woodworking tools, technology, and design techniques, students pair critical thinking and problem-solving with methodologies that aid in selfdiscovery and viable career skills.
Facebook: @BuildingFutureSTL Instagram: @buildingfutures_stl YouTube: Youtube.com/channel/ UCOTGChA65faFspOCis1e7Qw
Why We Are Important: Building Futures holds free, year-round Saturday workshops at its 5,000 square foot woodshop and design studio, as well as partners with schools across the St. Louis region providing In-School and After-School programs, and, is continuing its third annual summer boat-building camp this year.
Board Members: Holston Black | Board President Jay Reeves, AIA, LEED BD+C | Board Vice President Gay Lorberbaum | Board Secretary Susan J. Reid | Board Treasurer Frank Lorberbaum | Executive Director Angela Vaughn Paul Krautmann, Founder Karl Grice, FAIA Anthony Hughes Susan Pruchnicki, FAIA Ken Kranzberg Jusean Archibald Tom Peterson, AIA, LEED BD+C Principal Mackey Mitchell Ron Unterriener
How We Impact The Community: In much of St Louis, limitations to nurturing and educational self-development resources hinder young people’s ability to learn, create and act on future goals. Building Futures knows the future of our world depends on providing all young people with the ability to independently discover and conquer both known and unknown challenges. How You Can Help: Donate to our educational programming which allows us to provide all the materials
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Testimonial: “Cancer Support Community is a place where ‘no one fights alone.’ It helps those who have had to hear the word ‘cancer’ find a place where they don’t feel alone in that diagnosis. It creates a space for all who are affected – patient, family, and caregivers – to share their experiences and find others who understand what they are going through. For me, it made taking one day at a time bearable until better days came along.”
CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY OF GREATER ST. LOUIS Who We Are: Our mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community to enhance their overall well-being. We provide social and emotional support programs at no charge so there’s never a financial barrier for anyone who needs cancer support.
How We Impact The Community: We are here to help anyone affected by cancer—those with a diagnosis; their spouses, children, and friends; and those who have lost someone to cancer – through programming that addresses all types of cancer. Last year, we provided more than 10,000 hours of program support through 2,811 programs to 1,829 individuals impacted by cancer in our community.
What We Do: Our program is designed to help individuals impacted by cancer deal with the physical, psychological, and emotional challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Every month our comprehensive, unique programming includes over 50 programs in the areas of support groups, educational workshops, stress management classes, social events, and individual support sessions. Our programs are led by licensed mental-health professionals, for men, women, and children whose lives have been impacted by cancer. We’re here, at every step, so that those impacted by cancer can move forward through the emotional and physical challenges and find the hope they need.
How You Can Help: • Share CSC with someone facing cancer in your life. We are here to help. • Tour our facility to learn more. • Volunteer. Answer phones and greet members at our reception desk, host a pizza party for a family program, or help with one of our fundraising events. • Join our board of directors to help lead and grow the organization. • Donate at CancerSupportSTL.org. All donations stay in the St. Louis community to help fund programs for people facing cancer.
Why We Are Important: Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease. Addressing the impact of cancer extends beyond traditional medical treatment. A comprehensive approach to wellness includes addressing the mind, body, and soul – all to improve overall quality of life. Our program changes lives. The top five benefits our members report that they gain from participation are: • reducing cancer-related distress; • participating in opportunities to find hope and meaning; • feeling more connected to others; • being able to express their full range of emotions; • increased access to community resources.
Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis 1058 Old Des Peres Road St. Louis, MO 63131 314.238.2000 Lori Thaman, Executive Director, lthaman@cancersupportstl.org SharonK.Clark,DevelopmentDirector,sclark@cancersupportstl.org CancerSupportStl.org Facebook: @CancerSupportSTL Twitter: @CSC_St_Louis
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Personal Impact “We were able to purchase a bed for a student with stress and sleep deprivation- induced seizures. He was missing school due to the seizures and being sent home. He was previously sharing an air mattress with a sibling. He has had an entire week in school without a seizure and grandma reports it had made a huge difference for him and the family.” “Two students were found hiding in the school bathroom during lunch. They didn’t have any food or money for lunch, and since their lunch balances were overdue, they had been cut off. These boys would rather hide in the bathroom than sit with their peers in the cafeteria with no food to eat. Upon discovery, Care to Learn paid the students’ lunch balances, and installed a food cabinet in the high school. Now, anytime, no questions asked, high school students can discretely grab food whenever they need.”
CARE TO LEARN Who We Are: There were many stories about under-resourced children who had to share a toothbrush, a fifth-grade boy who was being made fun of because he had to wear his mother’s jeans and teenage girls missing school because of the lack of personal hygiene products. No child should suffer physically or emotionally due to lack of food, access to medical, dental or mental health care, or hygiene issues. In 2007, a fund was established to meet the emergent needs of students in the areas of health, hunger and hygiene, and Care to Learn was born. As communities saw the impact of the model, Care to Learn expanded to help students throughout Missouri. Today, Care to Learn Chapters are assisting under-resourced kids in 34 school districts across the state. In the St. Louis region, Chapters are established in Bayless, Hazelwood, St. Charles, Warrenton and Wright City school districts- and your help is needed to meet the growing needs of local students.
• In the Greater St. Louis Region, Care to Learn currently operates in 5 school districts, encompassing 56 schools and 29,500 total students.
What We Do: Care to Learn provides immediate funding to meet emergent health, hunger and hygiene needs so every student can be successful in school. We provide the things that stand between children and belonging; basic unmet needs that cause pain and embarrassment – a lice kit, an asthma inhaler, a coat, deodorant, breakfast and so much more.
How You Can Help: Care to Learn works with community partners, volunteers, and service providers to stretch the resources provided by our donors to serve the greatest number of students possible. We need your help to meet the growing demand for services. Help make a positive impact by donating, providing a monthly gift, joining the “Friends of Care to Learn,” hosting a “friendraiser” or sponsoring or attending an event. Spread the word by talking with local teachers and schools about how Care to Learn can help your students. You can donate online or sign up for the email newsletter at caretolearn.org. Please follow us on social media to hear about the impact and upcoming events.
How We Impact The Community: One in five Missouri children are living in poverty (287,081). Under-resourced students are four times more likely to miss school. By the end of fifth grade, low-income students may be 2 ½ years behind their peers academically. Now, the highest-scoring individuals among low-income populations are less likely to go college, than the lowest-scoring individuals among high-income populations. We can do better. Each high school drop out costs taxpayers an average of $292K in lost taxes and services provided. By helping keep students in school, we are impacting the lives of students and making an economic impact in Missouri. Since 2007, Care to Learn has helped students over 900,000 times.
Why We Are Important: Education is one of the most critical components in moving out of poverty. If students cannot see the board, they struggle to learn. If kids are hungry, they are distracted and unable to focus. If a child has no clean clothes and is itching from bed bug bites, how can they fit in and concentrate in class? Care to Learn provides a unique model that relieves this burden on students with dignity and discretion. Confidentiality is paramount. Care to Learn does not feature any students served in marketing materials, so kids can focus on being a kid and put shame and stigma behind. There is no red tape for school staff, allowing educators to focus on teaching-- backed by the support of the surrounding community. Care to Learn serves the entire school district, ensuring students within all schools have access to meet their basic needs.
Care to Learn – Greater St. Louis Region 314.712.7882 Caretolearn.org Facebook: Caretolearngreaterstlouis Twitter: @CTL_STL Instagram: instagram.com/caretolearnstl St. Louis Advisory Board Members: Chair: Donn Sorensen, Vice Chair: Sanaz Collins, Treasurer: Scott Rozier, Interim Executive Director: Feliz Tovar, Founder: Doug Pitt, Shelley Cade, Lisa Carnahan, Andy Cross, Jim Edmonds, Josh Ferguson , Bruce Gibbs , Eric Heckman, Jessica Herschend, Brett Hull , Mike Kelley, Jackie Joyner-Kersee , Kelly Metcalf , Don Musick, III, Steven Ponciroli, Christian Prada, Mike Rogers, Loren Wims, Heather Wood
• 93% of school district faculty and staff would recommend starting a Care to Learn Chapter to other school districts (n = 436) • 90% of school district faculty and staff are very satisfied with the ability of their Care to Learn Chapter to meet their students’ health, hunger and hygiene needs (n = 473)
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Board Members as of 10/1/19: President Mr. David J. Schepers Immediate Past President Mrs. Carrie L. Johnson (P) Vice Presidents Ms. Mariquita L. Barbieri Mr. Frank S. Childress Mrs. Laurie Haffenreffer Mrs. Joanne P. Knight (L) Mr. Ned O. Lemkemeier (L, P) Mr. William B. Sheldon (L) Mr. James M. Snowden, Jr. (L) Mr. W. Bruce Springer (L) Mr. Eugene M. Toombs III Mr. Jeffrey R. Tucker Mr. John D. Weil (L)
CENTRAL INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF (CID) Who We Are: CID – Central Institute for the Deaf teaches children who are deaf and hard of hearing to listen, talk, read and succeed. We empower families and professionals in St. Louis and worldwide to help children reach their fullest potential.
auditory learning curricula and a host of courses and services based on years of research, classroom trials and experience of a multidisciplinary team working along with parents. This ongoing work improves education for tens of thousands of children around the world each year.
What We Do: CID family center, school, pediatric audiology and speech-language services serve children with hearing loss from birth to age 12. By providing assessment-based, individualized education using a multidisciplinary approach to the whole child, we give families the choice of listening and spoken language for their children.
How We Impact the Community: CID school alumni have gone on to attend at least 200 universities. They have successfully pursued careers ranging from artists and academics to doctors and lawyers. They are contributing members of society and represent every walk of life. How You Can Help: Generous community support is at the heart of our mission and enables us to consistently turn away no child with hearing loss based on a family’s financial circumstance. We accept financial donations for projects, endowment and yearly operating expenses. Annual volunteer opportunities include committees for fundraising events. We have an all-volunteer board of directors and young professionals group. Visit our website, CID.edu or contact our director of individual giving, Ann Holmes, at aholmes@cid.edu or 314.977.0159.
Why We Are Important: Every year, CID serves hundreds of families from St. Louis and surrounding Missouri and Illinois counties, including many with babies diagnosed shortly after they are born. Intervening as early as possible with well-fitted hearing devices and the right family services enables many of these children to listen, talk and read alongside children with typical hearing in their neighborhood schools by kindergarten or first grade. CID also provides tools for professionals. They include deaf education and Treasurer Mr. Dennis M. Reagan Assistant Treasurer Mr. Garrick R. Hamilton Secretary Ms. Laurie W. Miller (L) Assistant Secretary Mrs. Amy R. Tighe (nonvoting) Executive Director and Assistant Secretary Mrs. Robin M. Feder (nonvoting) Members Dr. Claudio F. Abreu Mr. John R. Arenberg Mr. Theodore M. Armstrong (L, P) Mrs. Kathy A. Beilein
Mrs. Virginia J. Browning (L) Dr. Craig A. Buchman (H) Mrs. Tiffany D. Charles Mr. Robert G. Clark (P) Mr. Mark S. Cochran Dr. Jerome R. Cox, Jr. Mr. Robert Crumpton Mr. C. Baker Cunningham (P) Mrs. Elizabeth C. Dorr Mr. Benjamin F. Edwards, IV Ms. Missy Fish Mr. Michael H. Freund (L, P) Mrs. Linda L. Goldstein Mr. Louis S. Goltermann, Jr. Mrs. Jane-Ellis Griggs (H) Ms. Robin A. Hattori Mrs. Florence W. Hawes (L) Mr. Michael J. Higginbotham Dr. Thomas P. Horejes, IV (H) Ms. Antonnette M. Jackson Mr. Thomas R. Jayne (L, P)
Mrs. Tina L. Klocke Mrs. Jennifer E. Koster Mrs. Kerrin M. Kowach Dr. Richard S. Kurz Mrs. Karen S. Leebolt Mr. Stephen H. Lewis Mrs. Noël H. Mangano Mrs. Lisa D. McLaughlin Mr. Stephen W. McMillan Mr. Edwin B. Meissner, Jr. (L, P) Mr. Scott D. Monette (P) Mr. Brandon W. Neuschafer Mr. Jared E. Neville Mrs. Elin C. Nozewski Mrs. Rachel H. Oliver Dr. Gwendolyn D. Packnett Ms. Jennah R. Purk-Hall Mrs. Carolyn P. Rayner Mrs. Jada D. Reese Mr. Hugh Scott, III (L, P) Mrs. Theresa A. Secrest
Dr. James W. Seeser Mr. Daniel J. Sherman Mr. Eric M. Stisser Mr. Samir A. Tayob Mrs. Lisa S. Van Amburg Mr. James R. von der Heydt Mrs. Anabeth Weil Mr. Scott J. Wilson CID Alumni Representative Mr. Craig R. Aslin CID Parent Representative Mrs. Patrice Howard CID Staff Representative Mrs. Brigid B. Barringhaus (H) Honorary Member (L) Life Member (P) Past President
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COCA – CENTER OF CREATIVE ARTS Who We Are: Our mission is to enrich lives and build community through the arts. COCA (Center of Creative Arts) is the fourth largest multidisciplinary community arts center in the country and a national leader in innovative arts education.
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How You Can Help: We are approaching the finish line of a $45 million “Create our Future” campaign to support the construction of our facility expansion as well as build reserves and endowment funds for scholarships, support services, artistic and educational programming. Donations to the “Create our Future” campaign will help us meet evolving community needs and serve its growing student base, while also sustaining its long-term commitment to ensuring access. Learn more about the new and renovated COCA spaces, and donate to the “Create our Future” campaign at COCAstl.org/createourfuture.
What We Do: COCA serves people of all ages and skill levels, from enthusiastic amateurs to emerging professionals— all taught by a faculty of distinguished arts educators. We offer 1,300+ classes and camps in dance, theatre, vocal music, and art and design for students of all ages and skill levels. Why We Are Important: Each year, COCA engages 50,000 area residents across 235 zip codes through meaningful arts experiences in our own studios, gallery and theatres as well as in schools, community centers and corporate settings in order to build a vibrant St. Louis that is creative, connected and inclusive. To ensure diversity and inclusion in all of our programs, we are committed to eliminating economic and social barriers to participation in the arts.
COCA 524 Trinity Avenue St. Louis, Mo 63130 314.725.6555
How We Impact The Community: We believe learning through the arts is an effective way to develop skills needed to thrive in: • Critical-Thinking • Collaboration Board Officers: Executive Committee Jesse Hunter, President Rhonda Adams Hunter Brown Bill Carson Hazel Donald Shereen Fischer Carolyn Gold Diedre Gray Lauren Herring Kristin Johnson
Creativity Communication Citizenship/Culture Connectivity
COCAstl.org Facebook: @COCAstl Instagram: @COCASTL Twitter: @COCASTL
Ray Kalinowski Kim Kuehner Tom Minogue Elizabeth Tucker Kent Turner
Stacey Goldman Bart Holtzman Suzanne Johnson Pauline Kim Sarah Kramer Elizabeth Mannen Kory Mathews Melissa Merlin Ricky Nix, Jr. Ken Olliff Kanika Pandey
Board Members: Tina Anderson Nancy Barnes-Ault Bill Bradley Claudia Brodie
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Jane Peacock Eddie Queen Dana Redwing Rachel Seward Shannon Sock Brian Thomas Sherri Tichenor Lisa Tuteur Todd Weaver Susan Werner Beth Kovaly Willis
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DIAVOLO - Voyage - Photo by Sharen Bradford
DIAVOLO - Voyage - Photo by Sharen Bradford Ailey II in Alvin Ailey's Revelations. Photo by Nir Arieli
Ailey II's Kyle H. Martin. Photo by Nir Arieli
RIVERDANCE - Countess Amy Mae17. Photo by Jack Hartin DIAVOLO - Voyage. Photo by Sharen Bradford
Ballet Stars 2018. Photo by Carly Vanderheyde
Adiarys Almeida & Taras DomitroSwan Lake, Photo by Belinda C. Rodriguez Ailey II's Caroline Theodora Dartey. Photo by Kyle Froman
DIAVOLO - Trajectoire. Photo by Sharen Bradford
DANCE ST. LOUIS
Who We Are: Founded in 1966, Dance St. Louis is a leading nonprofit dance presenter.
all my fears and doubt and find ways to connect them to dance.” While another student shared, “Now I feel like I can go out in the world and become someone.”
What We Do: Dance St. Louis presents the greatest dance of the world to St. Louis audiences and provides dance educational opportunities to St. Louis area students. Dance St. Louis is dedicated to the enrichment of the cultural landscape and artistic reputation of St. Louis by making world-class dance accessible to everyone.
How You Can Help: Buying tickets and attending performances is just one step to help support Dance St. Louis. Monetary donations—no matter how small or large—help Dance St. Louis fulfill its mission. Every donation counts. Whether you send in a check under $100 or contribute a large gift to the Annual Fund, it helps impact the lives of those in the St. Louis community who share the same passion for dance. We always welcome volunteers to assist with our annual EMERSON SPRING TO DANCE® Festival during Memorial Day weekend. The Dance St. Louis Board of Directors is also interested in continuously growing and welcoming new board members who have a passion for supporting the performing arts.
Why We Are Important: Dance St. Louis brings worldclass dance that wouldn’t otherwise be presented to the St. Louis region, makes this dance accessible to a widely diverse audience, nurtures local dancers and dance companies, and offers unique and transformative dance education outreach. How We Impact the Community: The Bayer Fund Dance Education Residency Program, the largest component of Dance St. Louis’ education outreach efforts, is where some of the most life-changing moments happen for area students. As nationwide benchmarks for arts education in schools, each semester Dance St. Louis partners with world-renowned teaching artists and local school teachers to bring academic curriculum instruction and the world of professional dance into St. Louis area classrooms. This program has far-reaching impact by unlocking a student’s potential, awakening their imagination, curiosity and expressiveness, and fulfilling their dreams of dance. One residency student said, “Dance St. Louis helped me gather Board Members: Executive Committee Jesika Barnes - Board President Katrina Pon - Treasurer Connie Schnuck - Secretary Ken Kranzberg - Chairman Emeritus
Dance St. Louis 3310 Samuel Shepard Drive St. Louis, MO 63103 314.534.6622 Dancestlouis.org Facebook: @dancestl Instagram: @dance_stl Twitter: @DANCE_STL
John Michael Clear Brian Lowry Mark Rynasiewicz Donald Suggs
Directors Marie Bone Priscilla Kurz Melinda Ligon Stephanie Lynch
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Personal Impact This country needs december Magazine. It needs the uniquely vital voices the magazine features from all corners of this land, how it is elegantly and simply designed, and in its unwavering attention to the diversity of stories and writers everywhere. The quality of care is evident in all its pages. Luis Javier Rodriguez, 2014 LA Poet Laureate, award-winning poet of contemporary Chicano literature, founder of numerous organizations publishing and encouraging the work of unknown writers and at-risk youth. Your email is great news! I’m ecstatic. It’s hard to relate just how much your award and nomination mean to me. There are so many dimensions to this. For instance, over the years, I’ve been trying to convince my wife I could devote my life to creative writing, perhaps taking a less demanding day job to garner enough income to get the kids through college. She typically nods and agrees but somehow I've always felt her ambiguity. Yesterday, I told her I received december’s Pushcart nomination. This morning she said creative writing is no longer my hobby, it’s my responsibility. I feel that way too. I can’t thank you enough. With big appreciation and a smile I wish you could see, Garet Lahvis, Ph.D., Assistant professor of behavioral neuroscience, OHSU School of Medicine, recipient of december Magazine’s Curt Johnson Prose Award It has changed my life to find you and others to whom my work speaks. I feel freer to write where I'm drawn because it no longer seems so lonely there. It is profoundly gratifying to be able to make something of value to others, especially when you've spent a long time trying to learn how without knowing whether or not you'll ever be able to. With abundant appreciation, Karen Holman – Poet
december MAGAZINE Who We Are: december Magazine is an amazing book that comes out twice a year filled with magical words. And the more hands we can get it into, the better off the world will be. We publish stories, poems, essays and art, and we publish truth and beauty and magic. What’s in our pages is a magical experience. december is a biannual literary magazine featuring outstanding fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and visual art from emerging and established writers and artists. december is an independent nonprofit literary organization whose mission is to publish exceptional, thought-provoking poetry, prose and art, heralding the work of little-known writers and artists as well as celebrating new ideas from seasoned voices. Since its inception in 1958 and again since its 2013 revival, december’s focus is on nurturing a community of writers and artists at all stages of their careers.
story or essay that might border on “commercial,” december attracts new readers. That's not to say december offers a sampler platter, serving up literary versions of chicken nuggets alongside the caviar, only that we provide multiple paths to a satisfying and substantial reading experience. How We Impact The Community: St. Louis has one of the most vibrant arts communities in the country. We value our role as a partner in the St. Louis literary community and the global literary community as well. With each issue, we host a launch event in St. Louis and a launch event in a different city. Most recently, december held a reading and reception attended by more than 125 people, featuring two St Louis writers and a St Louis artist, showcasing the new High Low literary arts center and cafe in Grand Center. Readings like these support writers, artists and readers – exposing them to each other. The receptions allow a lively exchange between readers and writers/artists, and help those who are not already part of the literary community feel welcome, allow writers to witness audience reaction to their work, provide time for writers to mingle with one another exchanging ideas and garnering support, and for the audience to get acquainted with the writers – all contributing to a strong sense of community.
What We Do: december’s core aesthetic is excellent writing that presents the spectrum of the human experience and reflects and appeals to a variety of sensibilities. Good writing is just the beginning, as we seek to ensure that poems, stories, essays, and images that might otherwise slip through cracks find a forum to be seen and heard. It is one of our core values to pay people for their work, it’s a way of both valuing and respecting what they bring to the table. Exposure is great and very important for emerging writers but it’s not enough. It’s important to place a value and know that we are compensating people for their work and that we are not expecting something for nothing. We are nothing more than the sum of our contributors. If we didn’t have our contributors, we wouldn’t exist. december's mission includes more than publishing the work of writers and artists; it also includes advocating for their work in the literary and artistic communities as well as through a wider population. Through reading events held with each release in multiple cities, we give writers and artists a chance to meet their audience, and each other. Additionally, december remains connected to its contributors, acknowledging their accomplishments via social media and on our website, and boosting attendance for their readings or advertising their published works. december has sponsored book launches for past contributors and regularly submits names for a wide variety of literary prizes and awards, including Pushcart Prizes and publication in anthologies.
How You Can Help: The most effective way to help what we do is through subscriptions, attendance at reading events and donations. Subscribe: december magazine is $20 for one year (two issues), $38 for two years (four issues). Attend: Give us your email address! Invitations to december reading events are emailed and through social media. Donations: We have created a Writers and Artists Compensation Endowment Fund which is used to pay our writers and artists. We also accept general donations for operating expenses. Amazon Smile: Talk to your library or bookstore. december Magazine P.O. Box 16130 St. Louis, MO 63105 Judy Kramer 314.330.6723 decembermag.org Facebook: @decembermagazine Twitter: @december_mag
Why We Are Important: Literature gives meaning to our individual and collective experiences. Furthermore, writers need spaces that promote their work and value their work. While a number of literary journals are curated and published in our city, december intends to expand the audience for literary magazines by broadening the scope of what such journals typically publish. By including some poetry considered more accessible, even entertaining, or by embracing an occasional
Board Members: Gianna Jacobson, Editor/Publisher Todd Siwak, Board Chair Dr. Alene Becker Adrienne Davis Rashida Dinehart John Greenberg Mary Stillman
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FATHERS AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER Who We Are: Fathers and Family Support Center (formerly Fathers’ Support Center) began in 1997 with one employee, Founder Halbert Sullivan, a distinguished alumnus from Washington University’s George Warren Brown School of Social Work. Sullivan started FFSC as a small service agency dedicated to helping transform fathers disengaged from their children into nurturing parents, ready to support their children. Over 22 years later, FFSC has grown into a comprehensive service agency with 55 full-time employees and has served more than 16,000 fathers, impacting the future outcomes of over 40,000 children.
parents involved in positive ways. Children growing up without the presence of a supportive father in their lives are: • 20 times more likely to end up in prison and suffer behavioral issues • 10 times more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol • 9 times more likely to drop out of school and end up in juvenile institutions • 7 times more likely to end up pregnant. How We Impact The Community: • In 2018, FFSC hit a State of Missouri milestone by helping collect over $1M in child support, in one year paid by fathers who have graduated from FFSC’s six-week Family Formation program. • Mathematica Policy Research, a Washington, D.C. based national research organization dedicated to improving public well-being, determined that “FFSC has demonstrated how to design and deliver a program with strong implementation that engages men.” • Last year, 557 fathers and mothers obtained or maintained employment, resulting in $5.8M put back into the local economy. • Fathers who graduate from FFSC have a 92% job retention rate. • FFSC is only the 54th out of the more than 50,000 nonprofits in the state to be accredited by the National Council on Accreditation.
What We Do: FFSC has been serving families with its core program, the Family Formation, a six-week, full-day boot camp program with year-long follow up that transforms the uninvolved, non-custodial father into a parent who can support his children materially, emotionally and developmentally. The program assists fathers with learning new parenting skills, developing healthy lifestyle habits and improving communication skills for co-parenting. Fathers have access to FFSC’s Employment & Mentoring program and work with career advisors on resume writing, interview coaching, job certifications, and finding and maintaining full-time employment. FFSC is the only organization of its kind in Missouri that transforms men into responsible parents through its six-week program and specifically addresses the crisis by working to promote healthy relationships, employment and parenting skills, so that children get a better head start. Our Legal Services is offered to FFSC clients, providing high quality, affordable legal assistance in family law. Participants in the Family Formation receive legal services in the areas of child support payment modifications, legal visitation, child custody, and more. In 2001, FFSC began serving youth ages 13-21 through its Youth Leadership & Development program, offering teens, who are at risk of dropping out of school, opportunities to explore colleges and career paths in addition to mentorship for creating and achieving goals. In 2015, FFSC began its Parenting In Partnership (PIP) co-parenting project for mothers. Similar to the Family Formation curriculum for fathers, PIP helps mothers become responsible parents and develop co-parenting tools to benefit the future outcomes of their children.
FathersSupportCenter.org Facebook: @Fathers-Families-Support-Center-St-Louis Twitter: @FSCSAINTLOUIS Executive Board Members: Jefferson Miller- Chairman Robert Sherwood-Vice Chairman Managing Director, Pace Properties Shelia Jones-Secretary Customer Relationship Manager, Ameren MO Daniel Speciale- Treasurer Vice President, Investor Relations & IRO Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
Why We Are Important: Research confirms what we know intuitively: children do better in life when they have both
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FOSTER & ADOPTIVE CARE COALITION Who We Are: The Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition began in 1989 as an informal network of foster care professionals seeking a solution to a common problem – finding foster parents for the growing number of children in State custody. Since then, we have grown and developed – creating programs to address the most pressing issues in child welfare. Today, the Coalition serves 14 counties in the St. Louis region. Our vision is “For Every Child…A Place to Call Home.” The New York Times and TIME Magazine have both featured our groundbreaking work, and more than a dozen sites around the country replicate our recruitment programs.
How We Impact The Communit y: In Metro St. Louis, there are more than 4,300 children in foster care and more than 700 of them are waiting for a forever family. Many children wait in a residential facility for years (often becoming institutionalized), until a family becomes available. Last year, more than 400 foster youth (ages 18-21) aged out of the foster care system with no permanent family. According to statistics collected by the Jim Casey Youth Initiative, these youth will face a lifetime of difficulties: • 1 in 5 will become homeless after age 18 • Just 50% will be employed by age 24 • Less than 3% will earn a college degree • 74% of young women will be pregnant by age 21
What We Do: The Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition has two main purposes: to find forever families for children in foster care and to provide critical support services to them and the families who care for them. We do this through a variety of programs, each one created to fill gaps in community services. Our main Recruitment programs include: • Extreme Recruitment® - serves youth for whom traditional recruitment methods have failed, typically the hardest-to-place children (older youth, sibling groups and those with emotional, behavioral, or developmental concerns) • 30 Days to Family® - works with children just entering care to match them with safe, appropriate family members in just 30 days • A Place to Call Home - features children available for adoption on KSDK 5 On Your Side
In addition, the opioid epidemic has created a need for even more foster parents because hundreds of more children have come into care. How You Can Help: In addition to financial support, the Coalition depends upon hundreds of volunteers who help in ReFresh and ReSource, with the Cinderella Project, with special events like Hope in a Handbag and A Sizzling Celebration, and in the office. During the holiday season, thousands of Little Wishes are generously granted by the public and Birthday Buddies provide birthday presents year-round to children in care. Volunteers also hold special events and clothing drives. We collect hundreds of backpacks filled with age-appropriate school supplies that are given to children in foster care so they can begin the school year fully prepared.
Support programs include: • Educational Advocacy – helps families navigate enrollment, suspensions, and all issues that arise at school • Family Works – provides 24/7 crisis intervention to help families deal with tough situations • Parent Training - prepares families to be licensed foster parents and provides ongoing support
Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition 1750 S. Brentwood Blvd., Suite 210 St. Louis, MO 63144 314.367.8373 Melanie Scheetz, Executive Director
Why We Are Important: The Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition works to find and train forever families for children in foster care to help secure a stable, happy future for them.
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“We read about HOME WORKS! in Sophisticated Giving and were immediately struck by the program’s approach to increase students' ability to learn. HOME WORKS! is innovative and that attracted our attention. We support HOME WORKS! because it supports the whole world in which the students live. We continue to give to HOME WORKS! because we believe strongly in its approach to making permanent changes in the lives of students. HOME WORKS! has the statistics to prove their efforts have made big impacts.” - Amy and Jeff Call
HOME WORKS! Who We Are: HOME WORKS! The Teacher Home Visit Program partners families and teachers for children’s success. We are committed to improving parent and family engagement in school to increase the academic achievement, attendance, and classroom behavior of struggling students to help give them a chance in life. In the 2019-2020 school year, HOME WORKS! is in 23 pre-K through high schools in eight urban, suburban, and rural school districts, including three charter schools. This year we will reach approximately 8,000 students and families across Missouri.
educate children alone. Educators believe parent and family engagement is the “missing link” in children’s education; however, they are often unsure of how to connect effectively with parents, and parents are often unsure of how to and sometimes too uncomfortable to connect with the school. That’s where HOME WORKS! comes in. I learned that one visit with a parent at her house is worth more than one million phone calls to that same parent. – HOME WORKS! Teacher How We Impact The Community: • Students who received home visits were less likely to be chronically absent than students who did not receive home visits. • 98% of parents surveyed at family dinners felt that attending made them feel welcome and more connected to their child’s school. • 97% of surveyed teachers felt that home visits strengthened their understanding of their students’ cultures and home lives.
I can’t believe the difference a home visit made for my son. His comfort level at school is way up, and his reading level is mind blowing. I am a big supporter. My son is excited, too. – Ryan Owens, Parent, Beasley Elementary, Mehlville What We Do: HOME WORKS! trains, supports, and pays teachers and other school personnel to visit the homes of their struggling students to get parents engaged in their children’s education. We believe that change happens at the speed of trust, so our program starts with and focuses on building relationships. During home visits, teachers get to know parents and families on their own turf, share information about the student, and give parents academic tools and strategies to use at home to help children succeed in school and in life. Both parents and teachers come to see their children’s education as a partnership. Once this partnership is formed, children are more likely to come to school ready to learn, stay on or above grade level through high school, and go on to and graduate from college or some other postsecondary institution ready for the workforce and/or further education. Teachers are paid to make home visits.
How You Can Help: We accept, welcome, and are grateful for generous donations, including gifts of stock, from individuals, family foundations, and corporations. Support pays teachers to make home visits and for teacher training, academic materials for parents to use at home, data collection, an annual evaluation, and family dinners and parent meetings at school with transportation and interpreters provided. The improved communication between family and teacher has fostered strong support networks for many children, which has resulted in noticeable improvements in some children’s academic performance and attendance. – Dr. Kelvin Adams, Superintendent, St. Louis Public Schools
I believed I would never graduate from high school. I had anxiety and was depressed. After Ms. Pirkle and Mrs. Smith came to my house, my D averages are now As and Bs. I look forward to getting up each morning and coming to school. Mrs. Smith and Ms. Pirkle support me every day. Now I am going to graduate one year early! – HOME WORKS! Student, Pearce Hall High, Wentzville
HOME WORKS! The Teacher Home Visit Program 1968 Innerbelt Business Center Drive St. Louis, MO 63114 314.727.2727 teacherhomevisit.org Facebook: @homeworksvisit Twitter: @HomeWorksVisit
Why We Are Important: Too many children enter school not ready to learn and never catch up, resulting in increased rates of school failure and lifetimes of perpetuated hardships. It is shocking that children in Missouri public schools are in their school buildings less than 14% of the year! Teachers cannot
Karen Kalish, Founder and CEO, karenkalish@gmail.com Jeffrey D. Esserman, Chair of the Board, JEsserman@ameren.com
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HOPE HAPPENS FOR NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS Who We Are: Hope Happens (formerly ALS Hope - the James Maritz/Chris Hobler Foundation) was established in 2004 by Chris Hobler, who saw his diagnosis of ALS in 2001 as an opportunity to lead the fight against all neurodegenerative disorders. The Hope Center was established in January 2005 as a partnership between Hope Happens and Washington University School of Medicine, one of the top medical schools in the country for research and patient care. The Center's innovative approach combines core laboratory facilities and collaborative sharing of research information, equipment and data. Since 2005, the Center has grown from 17 to 157 principal investigators. More than 700 scientists from 24 different Washington University departments, St. Louis University, and the St. Louis College of Pharmacy are now working collaboratively to translate research into cures for neurological disorders.
to swifter results, and fundamental discoveries about one neurological disease lead to treatments and cures in others. The Center is an outstanding model for successful, cuttingedge research, utilizing best practices of neurological research for patients, caregivers, and their families. How You Can Help: Hope Happens accepts monetary donations, volunteer efforts and measures needed to help raise awareness about our existence and cause. Please join us on Thursday, April 23, 2020 to honor Mark S. Wrighton, PhD, at the 16th Annual Evening of Hope. Dr. Wrighton concluded his term as 14th Chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis last year. He has served in this role since 1995. Dr. Wrighton has overseen a period of tremendous growth in the university’s national and global reputation and will be receiving the Spirit of Hope Award for his outstanding support of neurological research. Josh and Laura Reinert will be chairing our gala. Entertainment will be provided by veteran St. Louis jazz singer Anita Jackson in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. For more details and sponsorship information, please contact our office.
What We Do: We improve the quality of life for individuals with neurological disorders by inspiring collaborative research to find cures, providing HOPE to everyone afflicted with or connected to a neurological disease. Why We Are Important: We support collaborative, translational research at the Hope Center for Neurological Disorders at Washington University School of Medicine. At this cutting-edge research facility, scientists collaboratively seek new treatments and cures for neurodegenerative disorders like ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and stroke, plus brain and spinal cord injury, and many others. We bring HOPE to people with neurological disorders by funding innovative research for neurological diseases and by raising awareness about the very urgent need for treatments and cures for this group of diseases.
Hope Happens for Neurological Disorders 200 S. Hanley Road, Ste. 1100 St. Louis, MO 63105 314.725.3888 EIN: 20-2523211 hopehappens.org info@hopehappens.org Facebook: HopeHappens4ND Instagram: @hopehappens1100 Twitter: @HopeHappens4ND
How We Impact The Community: The need for new treatments and cures for neurodegenerative diseases is tremendous. In recent decades, medical science has produced remarkable advances, and we are able to enjoy longer, healthier lives. But aging is also a challenge, and today, close to six million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease alone. By 2050, this number could rise as high as 18 million. Today, more than 16 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s and other neurological disorders. At the Hope Center, translational, collaborative research leads
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Board of Directors Mary Bettis, Board President Clark Thomas, Vice-President Christopher Imming, Treasurer Julie Lynch, Communications Officer
Josh Reinert Colby Schmid Glen Stettin, MD
Christopher Danforth Lincoln Gray T. William Hizar Leigh Hobler Gerard Tim Kaufmann Hilary Murphy Cary Schneithorst Reed
Advisory Council William C. Finnie Jeff Hercules Toby Martin Cynthia Meiners Marcia Mellitz
Jean Hobler, Founder (deceased)
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INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM Who We Are: When the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) association created the Photographic Art and Science Foundation, their purpose was to promote the history of photographic art and industry. In 1965, that mission led the Foundation to establish a more permanent way to recognize historic photographers and inventors. The non-profit International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum was born in 1977, opening as part of the University Museum at the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California. In 2013, we embarked on our most ambitious capital campaign to date, relocating to the Grand Center district in St. Louis.
How We Impact The Community: IPHF is a valuable resource for all who wish to learn more about the history, technology, creativity, and important figures of photography. Art is a cornerstone of tourism, and IPHF has attracted visitors from across the United States and numerous countries abroad, fostering creativity in the hearts and minds of those close to and far away from us, helping to establish Grand Center and St. Louis as a Midwest cultural destination. How You Can Help: IPHF depends on volunteer support, memberships, and our generous donors to continue our mission to educate, collect, preserve photographs, and honor the history, art, and science of photography. Consider joining our dedicated volunteer core as a museum greeter, as an assistant to our curators and archivists, or as an IPHF event photographer. Support IPHF by becoming a member at any one of our membership levels, which range from individual, to family and corporate levels of giving. IPHF also hosts a variety of events throughout the year in which we actively look for volunteer and donor support.
What We Do: IPHF’s mission is to educate the public about photographic history; to collect, exhibit and preserve historical items and images; and to honor significant contributors to the evolution of the art and science of photographic imaging. The museum boasts 6,000 square-feet of gallery and exhibition space where we host photographic exhibits and display our collection of antique cameras, provide workshops in all aspects of historical and contemporary photographic techniques, present guest speakers and panel discussions, and honor photography pioneers in the Hall of Fame.
International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum 3415 Olive Street St. Louis, MO, USA 63103 314.535.1999 Patty Wente, CEO and President, patty.wente@iphf.org
Why We Are Important: IPHF recognizes the work of pioneers, artists and innovators who have ushered photography into new eras. We are the only organization world-wide with the specific objective to recognize such contributions with a Hall of Fame. IPHF regularly hosts student and youth-oriented community groups, educating about and exposing them to the arts with gallery tours and workshops. We are also the home to the International Photography Collaborative, which connects artists in the U.S. with those abroad.
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IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY INC. Who We Are: It’s Your Birthday Inc. has one wonderful mission: To create a fun and memorable birthday experience for children that reside in homeless and domestic violence shelters.
Cakes in Fairview Heights, IL, Sammy J Balloons, and Abra-Kid-Abra to aid in bringing smiles to children and much needed assistance to families when they are confronted with circumstances beyond or outside of their control. In addition to the parties, we provide parents (mostly single moms or domestic violence victims) in the shelters with personal grooming and wellness supplies that they otherwise could not afford or have access to during their time of crisis. The celebration gives the child a sense of normalcy during this time.
What We Do: We offer the birthday child and their families three distinct opportunities to celebrate: • Birthday-in-a-Box: We will provide decorations and a gift card for a cake, ice cream, and juice when volunteers are unable to host a party at the shelter or if the parent prefers to provide the party for the child. • Birthday-in-a-Class: We will provide cupcakes for the child to share with his/her classmates on their birthday. The child is told the cupcakes are from their parent. This allows the parent to receive the credit for the great birthday memory. • Birthday Party: This complete celebration package includes a hosted birthday party for one child or all of the children in the shelter that have a birthday in a specific month. It includes the following: cake/cupcakes, ice cream, juice, decorations, treat bags, toys, activities, and entertainment.
How You Can Help: You can make a difference. Help us give a child a memorable birthday experience. Volunteer today! Please commit to two hours to help us have fun with our children! We require volunteers to arrive 30 minutes before the one-hour party and stay 30 minutes for the post-party cleanup. You can host a party supply drive for the following: monetary donations, $10 gift cards from Target, Walmart, Dollar Tree, Subway, McDonald's or White Castle, or $25 from Schnucks, or donate small toys for all kids that attend the party. We are also in need of administrative assistance with fundraising efforts, organizing our social media accounts and presence or just recording donations into our database. It’s Your Birthday Inc. accepts and is in need of the following donations to help us continue and carry out our mission; monetary donations, party items, cakes, cupcakes, ice cream and small toys, especially toys for boys. Entertainment volunteers are needed at our parties including clowns, face painters, magicians, balloon artist, dancers, DJs, etc.
Why We Are Important: Most of us grew up having birthday parties with our family and friends. Some of us even regard this time as one the happiest and most memorable moments in our childhood. Unfortunately, many children that reside in homeless or domestic violence shelters are unable to celebrate their birthday with their family and friends. The shelter or the parent is not able to provide the resources because the child’s special day is not considered a necessity. Since our inception in September 2014, It’s Your Birthday Inc. has celebrated 1,025 birthdays, bringing smiles to all of the deserving children and their families; sometimes providing birthday smiles to additional children in the same family because we know that circumstances make it such that these families are sheltered for an extended time.
It’s Your Birthday, Inc. P.O. Box 2222 Florissant, MO 63033 314.623.8301 Itsyourbirthdayinc.org
How We Impact The Community: Currently, It’s Your Birthday Inc. is providing services for 11 homeless and domestic violence shelters and we are partners with two school districts. Furthermore, we have collaborated with Maxine Clark, Founder of Build-A-Bear, Nothing Bundt
Board Members: Bernie Frazier, President Gloria Robinson, Treasurer Relunda Washington, Secretary Andrea Smith, Member
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JAZZ ST. LOUIS Who We Are: While we may be best known for our award winning performance series, Jazz St. Louis is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization that presents the best in live jazz and educates the next generation of jazz musicians and listeners. We see more than 45,000 visitors annually at Jazz St. Louis performances and reach approximately 7,000 students each year through our free education and community engagement initiatives. We can be found in The Harold & Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz, in the heart of the Grand Center Arts District. Our concert venue, Ferring Jazz Bistro, has earned praise from artists and patrons alike as one of the best listening rooms in the country.
How We Impact the Community: Jazz is known as America’s only original contribution to the art world, and so much of its history is rooted in St. Louis. As an organization, Jazz St. Louis is one of the few dedicated jazz presenters left in the nation, drawing one of the most diverse arts audiences in the community. And near-capacity attendance at our performances has a significant economic impact in the Grand Center Arts District. We also have the most robust offering of free educational programs anywhere, ensuring that students of all backgrounds and schools throughout our community have access to experience jazz, learn an instrument, and be inspired by the power of music.
What We Do: Each year Jazz St. Louis presents more than 300 concerts featuring some of the best local and national jazz musicians in the country. We also present a wide variety of education programs for people of all ages. For adults, Jazz St. Louis offers lectures and interactive events that explore how jazz is present in the most unexpected places, like politics, film, fashion, the Civil Rights Movement, and even baseball! For students and schools, we offer master classes, clinics and workshops, elementary school curriculum partnerships, in-school performances, and music therapy and early childhood development programs. All of these programs are aimed at exposing kids and adults to jazz, developing current and future musicians, and creating a sense of community by bringing together one of the most diverse arts audiences in St. Louis.
How You Can Help: Jazz St. Louis relies on financial support from individuals, corporations and foundations to ensure that we offer the highest quality performances to the community and continue to provide our education and community engagement opportunities at no cost to adults, students and schools. Consider supporting Jazz St. Louis through our Annual Fund, or through a sponsorship of an artist, of our annual gala, or of one of our education programs. Contact us about observing an education program, touring our education center, or volunteering and see first-hand how Jazz St. Louis contributes to the artistic fabric of St. Louis. Support from our donors and volunteers helps us to provide transformative musical experiences for adults and youth alike and establishes St. Louis as a cultural hub in the Midwest. Jazz St. Louis at The Harold & Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz 3536 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103 314.571.6000
Why We Are Important: Our mission is to lead our community in advancing the uniquely American art of jazz through live performance, education and community engagement. We bring professional musicians and educators into schools to conduct master classes and clinics with middle and high school musicians, and perform for groups of elementary school students. We work with school districts to offer training and support to music teachers. We provide one-on-one lessons to student musicians and also offer early childhood education programming. We present the only music therapy program in the country, working with children afflicted with Neurofibromatosis.
Jazzstl.org Facebook: JazzSTL Instagram: @JazzSTL Twitter: @JazzStLouis President & CEO: Gene Dobbs Bradford, bradford@jazzstl.org Board Chair: Russell Jackson
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KDHX Who We Are: K DHX is St. Louis’ own and only independent, non-profit community media organization. For over 30 years, we have been an agent for cultural and civic progress. We have evolved into a community institution dedicated to preserving , presenting and promoting music and the arts in the Saint Louis region. The mission of KDHX is to build community through media, which we do by being an essential point of connectivity for area organizations, artists and audiences. We are recognized as a public service broadcaster and community builder through our various channels - 88.1 FM, KDHX.org, and Folk School of KDHX.
as we honor the rich traditions of music that stems from St. Louis and other pockets of the country. How You Can Help: KDHX welcomes support at all levels and relies on individual donors to keep us independent. As an independent station, we are able to showcase and champion the rich local music scene both past and present in St Louis. As an independent station, we also give musicians from around the country and the world, a platform to have their music heard and appreciated. KDHX is known across the country as being one of the great examples of community radio at its best and this is because of the connection we have with our listeners who recognize the value of an independent station and have chosen to support it financially for 32 years. A gift of support also ensures that we can continue to provide the community with 100% locally-produced, volunteer-created content on the radio, through our podcasts and on KDHX. org. You can do your part, by giving a financial gift of support either with a monthly or single gift, with a vehicle donation, or by including KDHX in your estate planning. If you own a business, you can support KDHX through sponsorships or underwriting.
What We Do: KDHX serves the St Louis Metro area through a 43,000-watt radio station at 88.1 FM, reaching over 100,000 listeners per week. 100% of our on-air programming is music-focused and locally produced by volunteer programmers. Through 88.1 FM, KDHX.org, and the Folk School, we present and promote music and arts information. Our studios and training facility is in the heart of the Grand Center Arts District. Why We Are Important: KDHX, from our earliest iterations, has been community-driven, dedicated to fostering community participation, cultural diversity, exchange of ideas, and education through programming and training vital to informed, creative expression and vital to a healthy St. Louis. For over three decades, we have served the St. Louis community as a platform for independent voices. We are one of the most successful and unique radio stations of our kind in the country.
KDHX Community Media 3524 Washington Ave St Louis, MO 63103 314.664.3955 KDHX.org Facebook: @881kdhx Instagram: @kdhx Twitter: @kdhx Youtube: kdhx
How We Impact The Community: KDHX provides a platform for voices that may not otherwise be heard in St. Louis. KDHX is open to all. Volunteers offer their expertise to create unique programming and volunteers gain training and knowledge to produce media. We offer independent, accessible programming both on and off the air that enriches the cultural life of St. Louis. We showcase independent music that does not otherwise have a platform
Board and Executive Director: Kelly Wells, KDHX Executive Director Paul Dever, KDHX Board President Gary Pierson, KDHX Board Vice President Joan Bray, KDHX Board Secretary
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Board Members: William G. Adams (Chairman) Owner & President, NSC Diversified Robert M. Cox, Jr. (Chair Emeritus) Retired Senior VP, Administration Emerson Tina Passanise-Emig. (Secretary) Director of Customer Relations Royal Papers Victor Lazzaretti (Legal Counsel) Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Assistant Secretary, Emerson Greg Aman (Treasurer) Senior Vice President and Client Manager, UMB Bank Tyler P. Alcorn Principal, The Ashcroft Group Steven Carrico Director of Real Estate, LDC Properties Brad Dieck Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager and Director of Family Office Investments, Commerce Trust Matthew R. Embleton Principal, Edward Jones Sonya Gotto Owner & CEO, Advanced Resources John W. Hummel Executive Vice President, US Bank Kimberly K. McCurdy Vice President of Human Resources, Enterprise Holdings, Inc. Jennifer D. Miller Founder & CEO, KidSmart Tiffany Wild Owner, The Place
KIDSMART Who We Are: KidSmart-Tools for Learning is a St. Louis, MO based not-for-profit organization. KidSmart was founded in 2000 by a local educator who left the classroom and in 2002 opened Missouri’s first, and still today, only, free educational supply store (“The KidSmart Free Store”). KidSmart has built a community-wide collaboration, which provides critical, stable educational resources for tens of thousands of students whose families live in poverty. Throughout each school year, KidSmart distributes millions of school supplies to students in need, and has since 2002. The 2019-2020 school year is a big, transitional year for KidSmart. Having reached full capacity in the space occupied for 17 years, leadership looked to secure a larger, permanent home and in August 2019, KidSmart closed on a new building in Maryland Heights, MO! The organization is beginning what will be a complete renovation and buildout in 2020. During the transition, and given that the KidSmart Free Store will reopen in the 2020-2021 school year, distribution and impact have continued to grow through KidSmart On the Go!, a mobile outreach program, and KidSmart Pop-Up Shops.
“KidSmart classrooms” in the St. Louis area, faced a reality of having to try to learn and succeed in school, without tools as essential, yet basic, as pencils, paper, folders, books, markers, rulers, scissors and glue. Studies, such as the one published by Adele Diamond, titled “Close Interrelation of Motor Development and Cognitive Development,” report that physical school supplies are highly important to the developing mind and promoting the use of motor development which in turn increases cognitive development. Learning is a holistic endeavor and gives children, especially Pre-K to 5th grade, increased access to developing their motor skills, which is directly correlated to how well they may develop more abstract cognitive abilities and spatial thinking. This all begins by having children perform important manual actions: writing, drawing, and reading. Many of these manual actions would not be possible without the direct support and impact of the school supplies KidSmart distributes. How You Can Help: Donations: KidSmart relies on the generosity of the community, as the organization delivers a powerful 5x ROI and 94% of every gift goes directly back to the mission and programs. KidSmart is completely, privately funded and every gift really is important. Even a one-time $25 gift equips a child with a backpack filled with supplies. Continue that support each month and 12 students will be equipped for success throughout the entire year! A gift of $5,000 equips all of the students in an entire school! It’s easy to make a big impact at Kidsmartstl.org/give and those with Missouri business income may even be eligible for KidSmart’s Missouri NAP Tax Credits. Volunteering: Each day, a team of “family” volunteers are needed for everything from sorting supplies, stocking shelves, delivering resources directly to students in the classrooms, organizing supply drives, administrative and warehouse support, and just spreading the word about 90,000 KidSmart kids and the importance of KidSmart’s mission in our community. Email info@ kidsmartstl.org for more information!
What We Do: KidSmart empowers children in need to succeed in school by providing free essential tools for learning. KidSmart distributes millions of free school supplies and educational resources to local St. Louis area students. Since opening in 2002, KidSmart has placed $60 million in free school supplies directly into the hands of 200,000 local area students in need. The free supplies are distributed throughout each school year to students in 161 local schools– 4,000 classrooms– in our highest poverty neighborhoods. Why We Are Important: KidSmart is the champion of hopes and dreams for tens of thousands of students who live in poverty and attend schools with high poverty rates in the St. Louis region. KidSmart believes that every child, regardless of age, race or socioeconomic background, deserves daily access to the most critical tools needed to empower learning and success in school. Before KidSmart, thousands of students attended school without pencils, paper, books…often without absolutely any supplies at all.
KidSmart 8816 Manchester Rd. #287 180 Progress Parkway Maryland Heights, MO 63043
How We Impact the Community: School supplies are THE critical educational resources for children in impoverished communities. Before KidSmart, students in nearly 4,000
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LAUMEIER SCULPTURE PARK
Who We Are: Laumeier Sculpture Park is one of the first and largest sculpture parks in the country, and considered to be one of the top ten in the world. Laumeier is an internationally recognized, nonprofit arts organization that is free and open daily. We serve 300,000 visitors of all ages each year with an outstanding art collection, indoor and outdoor exhibitions, education programs and public events. Our 105-acre Park located in the heart of St. Louis County is home to 65 large-scale outdoor sculptures, interwoven amongst woodlands and trails, affording our visitors an immersive blend of art and nature.
history, Laumeier has served as a national leader for the collection and conservation of large-scale, outdoor sculpture and for the presentation of cutting-edge contemporary art. From newcomers to art sophisticates, Laumeier is a place where everyone can find inspiration. How We Impact The Community: Laumeier is open 364 days per year and is free of charge. Through the support of generous donors, we offer a variety of additional free and low-cost programs such as Free Family Days, school and community group tours, summer camp scholarships, transportation reimbursement for class trips, artists lectures and more.
What We Do: Our unique mission of engaging the community through art and nature drives the design of exhibitions, education programs and community outreach for participants of every age. Each year we present the work of local, national and international artists through three rotating exhibitions. More than 600 kids attend summer art camps in our beautiful, outdoor education pavilions. STEAM into Laumeier is a oneday program for 4th-6th grade students that uses our world-class sculpture collection and hands-on activities to demonstrate the relationship between art and science. EngAGING Arts provides presentations, van tours and walking tours for older adults. Each month, we offer dozens of classes, workshops, conversations, tours and more, so participants can explore their creative side while being inspired by nature.
How You Can Help: Come for a visit, take a tour or a workshop. Become a member or join our leadership circle. Attend our annual fundraiser, The Big Dinner, on September 26, 2019. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to learn more about upcoming events, classes and programs. Laumeier Sculpture Park 12580 Rott Road St. Louis, Missouri 63131 314.615.5278 Laumeier.org Facebook: @LaumeierSTL Instagram: @laumeierstl Twitter: @LaumeierArtStL YouTube: youtube.com/user/laumeierstl
Why We Are Important: Every day, in every season, Laumeier is a place to find peace, joy, refreshment, restoration and creativity, at a time when we are too often harried and divided -- from ourselves and one another. And yet, that just begins to describe it. Throughout our 44-year
Board Members: Lauren Ross, Executive Director Matt Harvey, Board President
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LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETYGATEWAY CHAPTER Who We Are: After their son’s death from leukemia in 1944, Rudolph and Antoinette de Villiers founded the Robert Roesler de Villiers Foundation; the name was changed to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in the 1960s. The mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. We are the voice for all blood cancer patients and we work to ensure access to treatments for all blood cancer patients.
• In the past 40 years, only four oncology drugs have been approved for first use in children • 40% of pediatric cancers are blood cancers • Approximately 80% of childhood cancer survivors develop one or more chronic health conditions as a result of their treatment.
What We Do: As there are no means of preventing or early screening for most blood cancers, LLS drives research in areas of unmet medical need, and helps to bridge the gap between academic discovery and drug development. LLS identifies and funds the most promising blood cancer research projects and forges partnerships with academic institutions, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to accelerate the development of new therapies. LLS was the first to perform chemotherapy, the first to utilize bone marrow transplants and is now pioneering work in oral (tablet) therapies and CAR T immunotherapy. LLS has invested nearly $1.3 billion in cancer research since our founding in 1949, leading to nearly every advancement in blood cancer treatment and breakthroughs in immunotherapy, genomics and personalized medicine. Our support of pioneering research at nearly 100 medical institutions worldwide is breaking new ground in the fight against cancer. As a result, five-year survival rates for most blood cancers have doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled.
How We Impact The Community: Your contributions fund patient access and education activities, advocacy efforts to support cancer patients and life-saving research. In fiscal year 2019, the Gateway Chapter: • Invested $6,165,832 in research to find cures; and advocated for access to those cures passing Oral Chemo Parity in Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri • Contributed $2,487,616 in financial aid to patients • Served over 13,000 patients and families providing financial support, education, and support groups • Supported children returning to school after treatment and present information in more than 410 schools on cancer and volunteerism
LLS has the proven track record, leadership and visionary supporters needed to usher in a new era of pediatric care.
LLS is the leading source of free, highly specialized blood cancer information, education and support for patients, survivors, families and healthcare professionals. LLS provides patients, families and healthcare professionals with the latest information on blood cancers and their treatments through the Information Resource Center hotline (1.800.955.4572), and Patient Care Binders. All of these resources are free, and many educational programs offer Continuing Education credits for healthcare providers.
Why We Are Important: At LLS we believe that cancer is curable – within our lifetime. We believe we must redefine – even disrupt – how we develop targeted therapies, bring them to patients, and ensure lifelong health for survivors. We believe that many of the drugs needed to cure even the most prevalent cancers already exist. What is needed is focused science that will allow us to uncover cancer’s mechanisms and pathways so we can better aim those drugs to cure cancer patients. We also believe that blood cancer science will deliver cures for most, if not, all cancers. Although blood cancer represents only 10 percent of cancer diagnoses in the U.S., 40 percent of cancer drug approvals by the FDA are made first for blood cancer. Drugs developed for blood cancer are curing people with a vast range of other cancers and diseases. And LLS is at the forefront: LLS helped advance 46 of the 53 blood cancer treatment options approved by the FDA since 2017 to date. LLS is also launching a massive effort to cure childhood blood cancer, including a master trial that we anticipate opening at 200 centers globally. The Children’s Initiative is a $100 million endeavor so that young patients not only survive their cancer but thrive in their lives after treatment. LLS is leading the way with this unprecedented collaborative clinical trial to fundamentally change the way pediatric blood cancers are treated, while expanding the services and support we provide for children and families. Consider these facts:
How You Can Help: Individuals or corporations can make a significant impact by visiting LLS.org/Gateway to make a gift today. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year on our many campaigns: Light The Night, Students of the Year, Hunt for a Cure, Student Series, Team In Training and Man & Woman of the Year. Simply call 314.590.2230 for more information. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 1972 Innerbelt Business Center Dr. St. Louis, Missouri 63114 314.590.2230 LLS.org/Gateway Facebook: @gatewaylls Instagram: @gatewaylls Twitter : @GatewayLLS Chair: Mike Castellano, Esse Health Vice Chair: Michelle Jordan, Volunteer Secretary: Mike Maher, Edward Jones Treasurer: Marysa Monterubio, MarElyse MediSpa Nominating: John Sheehan, CBRE
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MIGRANT AND IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT (MICA PROJECT) Who We Are: The Migrant and Immigrant Community Action Project (MICA Project) is a community organization committed to working with low-income immigrants to overcome barriers to justice. The MICA Project utilizes legal services, organizing, advocacy, and education to promote the voice and human dignity of immigrant communities.
She understands the complicated system through which her case is slowly making its way. And when she wins, we’ll celebrate with her. How We Impact The Communit y : The M I C A Project is the largest nonprofit in St. Louis that provides representation in immigration matters. A majority of our clients are women and children who are escaping abuse or other persecution. Our Client Support Services Department ensures that all clients receive traumainformed care and access to community resources.
What We Do: Lucia came to our office with her young son. While living in El Salvador, they witnessed a gang committing a murder. That made them a liability to the gang. Their home was burned down, and their attempts to relocate within El Salvador were unsuccessful. The police were non-responsive, since they, too, were afraid of the gang. Lucia was determined to keep her 3-year-old son safe, so she decided to make the journey to the United States. She crossed the Rio Grande with him on her shoulders. They found an immigration official so that they could request asylum. And then they made their way to St. Louis to continue the complicated process of seeking asylum.
How You Can Help: Consider a donation to the MICA Project. $50 provides an asylum-seeker with a consultation to learn about the court process. $100 secures a therapist for an unaccompanied minor child. $500 provides intensive case management for a woman escaping abuse. $5,000 saves the life of a family by covering the annual cost of their legal and social services. Your gift makes a tremendous difference!
Why We Are Important: As harrowing as Lucia’s journey was, it’s not over. There are no public defenders in Immigration Court. But the consequences are often just as severe, or even more so, than those in criminal court. Lucia and her son face death if they are returned to El Salvador. At the MICA Project, we’re doing everything in our power to honor Lucia’s bravery and to make sure that she and her son can stay here in safety. We’re providing representation in her asylum case before the Immigration Court. We’ve connected her to medical providers and therapists. She has accompaniment when she reports to government check-ins.
Migrant and Immigrant Community Action Project 1600 S. Kingshighway Ste. 2N Saint Louis, MO 63110 314.995.6995 Mica-project.org Facebook: @mica.project.org Instagram: @themicaproject Twitter: @MICAProjectSTL Jessica Mayo, Co-Director, jessicamayo@mica-project.org Nicole Cortés, Co-Director, nicolecortes@mica-project.org
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PIANOS FOR PEOPLE Who We Are: Pianos for People was founded in 2012 with a mission to inspire successful futures by providing free access to the transformational power of the piano. Tom and Jeanne Townsend founded the organization in honor of their son, Alex, a musician and artist, who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 21.
esteem. The experience of learning music also develops valuable life skills like patience, persistence, perseverance, self-discipline and emotional intelligence. And it has been well documented that music study improves IQ, verbal memory, literacy, mathematics, self-confidence and visuospatial processing. But perhaps even more importantly, it improves empathy – the ability to feel and understand the feelings of others.
What We Do: For families and individuals with limited resources, we break down financial barriers and leverage the piano as a gateway to empowerment, community and selfesteem. We achieve our mission in four ways by providing the following: • Inspiration: Free Pianos • Education: Free Lessons and Workshops • Community: Free Special Events • Enrichment: Free Summer Music Camps
How We Impact The Community: Our focus groups confirm that Pianos for People has become much more than just a resource for piano education – we have developed into a safe, welcoming and important center for families and youth, encouraging a sense of belonging and community. In addition to music education, our efforts center around personal growth and character development, including confidencebuilding, self-discipline and a sense of pride. Our special events, strong emphasis on parental involvement, and inviting spirit of inclusion have created a strong sense of community among the families in our program.
Since December 2012, Pianos for People has sourced, serviced and delivered over 270 free pianos to people, nonprofits and underfunded schools and families, who could not otherwise afford one. We opened our Free Piano School in South St. Louis in November 2014, and have since more than tripled our student body, providing access to quality lessons and workshops to more than 140 regular, weekly students. In 2016, we opened a second school location in Ferguson, where we offer three days of classes, lessons and workshops. Our free summer music camps run for six weeks over the summer, offering a quality program for more than 150 youth during those critical out-of-school months.
How You Can Help: Donations to Pianos for People ensure that we can continue to bring the joy of music to those who need it most. Your support enables us to continue providing free pianos and lessons to those who otherwise could not afford either. Your generosity enables us to provide a place where people feel valued and part of a community and where economic disadvantage is not a barrier to the creation and enjoyment of music or the social benefits it brings. Pianos for People 3138 Cherokee Street St. Louis, MO 63118 314.285.5852
Why We Are Important: Although new research continues to prove the positive effects of music education – including improved academic success, self-esteem and character development - many schools have been forced to cut back on music and the arts in their curriculum. Pianos and music lessons have become a luxury that many citizens of St. Louis are not able to obtain, particularly those who could benefit from them the most. Pianos for People was created to remove economic barriers to the joy of creating music and create a positive environment that builds character development. By providing regular, free piano lessons, we provide more than just the calming power of music - we offer a safe place to go and an environment that nurtures self-esteem, empathy and community. Participation in arts activities has been proven by a growing body of research to have a positive influence on self-
Pianosforpeople.org Facebook: @pianosforpeople Board Members: Jeanne Knowles Townsend, Founder and Vice-President Patricia Eastman, Co-Founder and Secretary Michael Manchisi, Interim President Hope Horn, Treasurer James E. Butler, Director Mark Golde, Director Kelly Sledge-Martin, Director Jim Messina, Director
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PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION AND SOUTHWEST MISSOURI Who We Are: Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri is a leading provider of reproductive health care. For more than 85 years, we’ve empowered people to take control of their health and their lives. Our mission is to provide, protect and support reproductive and sexual health, services, access and rights.
How We Impact The Community: We treat health care as a human right — one that’s dispensed freely and without judgment — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, class, age, personal circumstances or ability to pay. We believe when people have high-quality health care, it empowers them to shape their lives, their families, and the world around them.
What We Do: Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri has eight health centers: six in the St. Louis area, one in Springfield and one in Joplin. This includes a brand new state-of-the-art facility in Fairview Heights, IL, an 18,000-square-foot expansion that replaced the previous storefront health center in that community. We provide a wide range of sexual and reproductive health care services, including cancer screenings, birth control, HPV vaccines, annual wellness exams, STI testing and treating, HIV prevention in the form of PrEP and more. We also provide medically accurate, age-appropriate sex education to students and adults across the region. Our research team also works to advance the field of sexual and reproductive health, studying new birth control methods and researching ways to expand access and options for our patients.
How You Can Help: • Make a Donation: It is with the generosity of our community that Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri remains the most trusted health care provider in our region and that our doors remain open to provide CARE to each and every person, NO MATTER WHAT. Make a donation online at PPSLR.org/donate. • Volunteer: There are many ways to volunteer with Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri. Volunteer opportunities include phone banking, data entry, writing a letter to the editor, and joining our outreach team. Learn more about upcoming opportunities at PPSLR.org/volunteer. • Become a Patient: Support Planned Parenthood by becoming a patient! We accept private insurance and provide services to all genders. Make an appointment online at Plannedparenthood.org/book.
Why We Are Important: Planned Parenthood is one of the few health care providers in Missouri to offer syphilis treatment and PrEP HIV prevention, playing a crucial role in addressing some of the biggest public health issues in our region. The number of syphilis cases in Missouri has increased 200 percent since 2015. Since 2013, HIV diagnoses in Missouri have increased by more than 10 percent. Planned Parenthood provides highquality, expert health care where many Missourians would otherwise have no access at all.
Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri 4251 Forest Park Ave. St. Louis, Mo 63108 314.531.7526 PPSLR.org Facebook: ppstlouis Instagram: @planned_parenthood_stl_swmo Twitter: @PPSLR
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Personal Impact: Sariah’s Story… Sariah was an active and talented five-year-old who couldn’t wait to start kindergarten. She danced and even had a budding modeling career. While she stole the hearts of everyone she met, she was exceptionally close with her mother, Shamika. On Valentine’s Day, 2018, Sariah and her mom were driving to school when their lives were changed forever. They were struck by another vehicle, and her mom’s leg was pinned. She looked over to Sariah who was unresponsive. They were rushed to the emergency room, where her mom’s leg was casted. Sariah remained in a coma for weeks with a spine broken in two places and paralysis from her shoulders down, including her lungs. After time, Sariah awoke from her coma. She was transferred to Ranken Jordan at the beginning of April and, at first, Sariah could barely speak. “Sariah suffered such severe injuries yet remained 100 percent cognitively intact,” says Sara Steiner, Ranken Jordan social worker. “She has a full range of emotions, and throughout her time at Ranken Jordan, she was quickly able to find her voice.” Eventually, Sariah’s voice would return. Soon, she was singing, even performing mini “concerts” for the staff and patients at Ranken Jordan. “Sariah and her mom sing together often,” says Sara. “One day, I came into Sariah’s room and joined in on the fun, Board Members Chairman: Walter Bazan, Jr. – Bazan Painting Co. Vice Chairman: Betsy Prosperi – Community Volunteer Secretary: Thomas J. Minogue – Thompson Coburn, LLP Treasurer: Sondra M. Denk – Bank of America Merrill Lynch
President and CEO: Brett Moorehouse, MHA FACHE Chief Medical Officer: Nicholas A. Holekamp, MD Members-at-Large Roma Nemani Bordewick – Barnes Jewish Hospital Chris Cioffi – Centene Corporation Steve Cortopassi – Overland Metals, LLC Mike Detwiler – Dave Sinclair Auto
dancing and singing music from the show Mamma Mia. The other staff made fun of me, but Sariah defended me and cheered me on with her big, beautiful smile. She said I had great moves.” Throughout her five months at Ranken Jordan, her mom and her grandparents were always at her side. “The way Sariah cares for others speaks volumes about the way she was raised,” Sara continues. “She notices if you wear a new outfit or wear your hair differently, or if you look sad or concerned. To care that much at age five is one thing. To care after such a catastrophic accident speaks volumes about the values she was raised with since birth. That is what will carry her through and help her survive the challenges that lie ahead.” Sariah is at home now and continues to be creative through singing and even painting. She is waiting for her motorized wheelchair so she can drive herself to give her even more freedom. “She tested the chair when she was here,” says Sara. “We thought she might be scared by it because you control it with your head. Sariah was always a little scared of anything we had to do near her head or neck, like trach care suctioning. So when she tried this chair, we were prepared to calm her down. But she got into the chair and took off ! Therapy staff had to run after her to keep her ventilator alongside her! It was so moving to see her go home. She has so much more ahead of her.” Pam Duffy – Rhodey Construction, Inc. Derek Glanvill - Sean Glanvill Traumatic Brain Injury Research Fund Kristen Hogan – Community Volunteer Noreen Jenney Laffey – Celebrity Endorsement Network Mike Matheny – Kansas City Royals Dr. Teri Murray – St. Louis University John Prosperi – AllianceBernstein Investment Management John Rahal – Edward Jones
Steve Renne – retired Missouri Hospital Association Michael Scully – PNC Bank Rabbi Mark L. Shook – Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Israel Thad Simons – The Yield Lab Dr. Kurt Sobush – SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Richard A. Vandegrift – retired McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Bill Willhite – WILsquare Capital LLC Nick Williamson – Bryan Cave, LLP
RANKEN JORDAN Who We Are: As the first pediatric bridge hospital in the nation, Ranken Jordan bridges the gap between the acute care hospital and home for kids with even the most complex conditions, illnesses and injuries. Founded in 1941 by Mary Ranken Jordan, she and a small team of medical providers took in children from the St. Louis area suffering from polio, osteomyelitis and tuberculosis. Mary created and defined the Care Beyond the Bedside model that remains the most integral part of the continuum of care provided by Ranken Jordan. Today, our 60-bed facility provides a unique array of services that allows children to heal through play.
care hospitals to adult nursing homes, which do not provide the kind of rehabilitative therapies and life enhancing, childfriendly services provided by Ranken Jordan. Here, kids can be kids, despite the challenges they face as the most ill of all patients in pediatric medicine. How We Impact The Community: Our facility is an ideal playground for children with special medical needs, siblings and friends. Year-round classes and activities are free for children of all abilities and their families. We offer everything from golf to fishing to yoga for toddlers and teens. More information about free community programs can be found at Rankenjordan.org.
What We Do: Ranken Jordan employs a unique Care Beyond the Bedside model that allows children to heal by doing what they do best – play! We understand that a child’s illness or injury is not just physical and it affects more than just the child. Each child has a specialized team that might include: doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, child life specialists, social workers, care coordinators, pharmacists, spiritual caregivers, and educators. A typical day could include petting the therapy dog, cozying up with a good book in the reading nook, strumming the guitar, painting a picture, visiting a community restaurant, playing golf on the six-hole putting green, or hitting a home run on the baseball diamond, just to name a few. Our medical equipment is mobile so we can administer medications wherever the child is receiving therapy rather than keeping them inside their rooms. The dining room is shared so the patients can socialize and normalize with each other rather than eating alone in bed. This unique model lets children play because we know that playtime is natural for kids and promotes healing.
How You Can Help: From 1941 to this day, Ranken Jordan depends on contributions to give kids and families the best chance at recovery. Only with the support of the St. Louis community can we continue to be national leaders in caring for Children with Medical Complexities and can we continue to grow to help even more families. Our commitment to rethinking the needs of a convalescing child spans over a half century, and our extraordinary staff and volunteers are doing the work that is shown to improve outcomes for kids and allow them to return home. This season, we continue to make essential improvements to our campus, tackle new therapeutic frontiers such as full recovery from concussions, modernize our information technology platforms, cover the costs of transportation for families to visit their kids, provide recreation and needed respite for siblings and caregivers, and so much more. 1. Make a donation through our website Rankenjordan.org/ give-now 2. Become a corporate sponsor and get your company involved in an upcoming event. 3. Organize your own fundraiser with your family, friends, congregation, and neighbors. 4. Find one of numerous volunteer opportunities that you would enjoy.
Why We Are Important: Because modern medicine and technolog y save more traumatically and chronically ill children today than ever before, there is a growing need for the specialized care that Ranken Jordan offers. In Missouri alone, there has been a 38% increase in children with medically complex conditions. Ranken Jordan gives children the opportunity to leave the acute care hospital and transition to their journey home, giving the child and the entire family time and resources to learn how to navigate their new reality. We help families navigate through financial, medical, and personal issues that may arise during what is often the most challenging time in their lives. Without Ranken Jordan, many of these children would have no alternative but to transfer from acute
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital 11365 Dorsett Road Maryland Heights MO 63043 314.872.6414 Rankenjordan.org/give-now Facebook: RankenJordan Instagram: @RankenJordan Twitter: @RankenJordan
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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION
Who We Are: Reproductive Health Services of Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region is the leading provider of abortion and other reproductive health services in the bi-state area. RHS is the last and longest standing nonprofit abortion provider in the St. Louis region, and also provides abortion care in Illinois.
care. For too many, abortion is already nearly impossible to access. Patients should never have to worry about whether they will lose access to health care. People deserve access to high-quality health care, without judgment or stigma. How We Impact The Community: We treat health care as a human right — one that’s dispensed freely and without judgment — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, class, age, personal circumstances or ability to pay. Abortion is health care, and all people deserve to make their own decisions about their health and their bodies, without judgment or political interference.
What We Do: Reproductive Health Services provides options counseling, pregnancy testing, abortion care and other reproductive services for thousands of people in Missouri, Illinois and across the region each year. In addition to our facility in St. Louis’ Central West End, RHS also provides abortion in Illinois. Planned Parenthood just completed a new state-of-the-art facility in Fairview Heights, IL, replacing its previous storefront location in that area. Previously, RHS provided only medication abortion in Illinois, but this new facility will allow the organization to provide comprehensive abortion care up to 24 weeks. Reproductive Health Services uses highly trained physicians and medical staff who provide expert care in a supportive setting, empowering patients to make the best decision for them and their lives.
How You Can Help: Make a Donation: It is with the generosity of our community that Reproductive Health Services is still here and its doors ARE OPEN. We are committed to supporting any person facing a high-risk, complicated, or unintended pregnancy. We will do everything in our power to continue providing access to safe and legal abortion care. Make a donation online at Reproductivehealthservices.org/give.
Why We Are Important: Without Reproductive Health Services, 1.1 million Missourians of reproductive age would not have access to safe, legal abortion in their state, and millions more in the region would be without access to needed health care. With states around the Midwest and South attempting to block access to care, the RHS expansion in Illinois provides a regional hub for abortion care, with patients coming hundreds of miles to receive
Reproductive Health Services of Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region 4251 Forest Park Ave. St. Louis, Mo 63108 314.531.7526 Reproductivehealthservices.org Facebook: @RHS.PlannedParenthood
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SAINT LOUIS BALLET COMPANY Who We Are: Saint Louis Ballet is a resident professional performing company under the artistic direction of former New York City Ballet principal dancer Gen Horiuchi. Founded on the belief that world-class arts and cultural organizations are the heart and soul of great communities, Saint Louis Ballet has continued to grow and strive for excellence since its founding in 1975. The company’s 21 classically trained dancers are selected in competitive auditions and come to St. Louis from training programs and ballet companies throughout the world. Complementing the professional company is a cohort of trainees. Our audience, donors, volunteers and outreach participants - all partners in this venture - number above 25,000.
accessible, Saint Louis Ballet offers a number of initiatives that encourage community involvement, cultivate diversity in ballet and remove barriers to participation. Tickets for Teachers and Kids, School-Day Performances and Pirouettes with a Purpose provide entry points for community members who would otherwise not have access to high-level ballet training, professional productions or the opportunity to meet, work with and learn from professional dancers. Pointe to Succeed, our in-school program, is designed to bring the joy and wonder of ballet to school-age children. Additional community programs include master classes and pre-concert talks, and innovative partnerships with other mission-driven organizations.
What We Do: Saint Louis Ballet produces classical and contemporary ballets of the highest quality at the beautiful Touhill Performing Arts Center and in Grand Center’s intimate Grandel Theatre. Our season consists of up to six productions featuring 25-30 performances annually. The company also tours regionally to midwestern colleges and universities. Our repertoire is broad and vast, including grand productions of historic ballets such as Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, Don Quixote, Sleeping Beauty and Giselle. In addition to the classics, Saint Louis Ballet is committed to showcasing iconic works by modern masters including George Balanchine and Twyla Tharp. With a firm commitment to ballet’s future, the company encourages young choreographers by commissioning new works each year. There is dance for every taste at Saint Louis Ballet!
How You Can Help: There are many opportunities to support Saint Louis Ballet, a not-for-profit charitable arts organization. Individuals and corporations are invited to participate as season, performance or education program sponsors. Contributions may be designated to support specific funds and sponsorship provides tremendous visibility for civic-minded businesses and individuals. Another way to support Saint Louis Ballet is by participating in our Annual Spring Gala as a sponsor or attendee. A beautiful and elegant occasion, the Gala includes a cocktail reception, dinner, auction, fabulous entertainment and the opportunity to dance the night away with the dancers of Saint Louis Ballet. Saint Louis Ballet Company Offices and Rehearsal Studios 218 THF Blvd. Chesterfield, MO 63005 636.527.1998
Why We Are Important: Ballet is an art form that belongs in every community, not only because of its important place in the lexicon of classical art forms, but also because it provides a positive outlet for imagination and creative expression. The discipline, joy and self-reflective qualities of dance offer an antidote to our media-saturated culture for children and adults. At its best, ballet connects us to each other through stories featuring universal themes of love, loss, courage and goodness. Saint Louis Ballet is committed to protecting and preserving this legacy. In addition to impacting quality of life, Saint Louis Ballet’s entrepreneurial trajectory contributes to our local economy, creating opportunities for performers, choreographers, musicians, technical personnel and dance educators.
Stlouisballet.org Facebook: @stlouisballet Twitter: @stlouisballet Instagram: @stlouisballet Performances: The Touhill Performing Arts Center on the UMSL Campus The Grandel Theatre in Midtown Regional colleges
How We Impact the Community: Central to our mission as a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization are the outreach and education programs we offer at schools and in the community. With the core belief that ballet should be inclusive and
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SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB Who We Are: The mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club (Chess Club), an educational organization, is to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess.
C.H.E.S.S. Cops “Chess Helping Enhance Student Skills.” The program pairs Saint Louis city and county police officers with inner-city students to teach them the game of chess. C.H.E.S.S. Cops was established in February 2019 and since that time, over 65 officers have become involved and have dedicated over 240 hours of chess play in classrooms throughout Saint Louis. C.H.E.S.S. Cops officers are encouraged to play chess during their shifts during students’ chess class. The chess curriculum used teaches lessons on critical thinking, planning, and logic. The program is also designed to foster positive relationships between the police departments and students.
What We Do: The Chess Club brings the game of chess to students throughout the Saint Louis region and beyond. The Chess Club views chess as a valuable educational tool teaching students important developmental skills like planning, goal setting, spatial awareness, sportsmanship, critical thinking and more, all delivered through a fun and engaging game! But these skills go beyond just the classroom. Through chess, students learn to become better decision-makers. Our goal is to build champions in the classroom, and the community. The Chess Club attracts top talent to the city, as it is a premier destination for both top chess players and beginners looking to learn the game’s basics. Contributing to Saint Louis’ reputation as the Chess Capital of the United States, the Chess Club hosts many prestigious tournaments and provides numerous weekly classes for its 1,000+ members. With grandmasters always on staff to teach, no one is either too advanced or beginner to learn.
How You Can Help: • Corporate Giving: Please join us in bringing chess into Saint Louis schools! This is a movement that is on the fast track and we need corporate support to sustain this effective, fun and engaging tool for students. • Chess instructor opportunities: Interested in teaching the game of chess in schools throughout Saint Louis? Contact info@saintlouischessclub.org. • To make a donation, visit STLchesscampus.com or call 314.604.7998. Saint Louis Chess Club 4657 Maryland Avenue Saint Louis, MO 63108 314.604.7998 development@saintlouischessclub.org
Why We Are Important: Making sure students have access to chess is important. Research conducted by the Chess Club in conjunction with the University of MissouriColumbia has shown that: • 71% of students say they look forward to school more on days when they have chess during the day • 76% of students report that chess has taught them they can complete difficult tasks if they work hard • 74% of students report that chess has made them more confident that they can learn difficult material • 73% of students report that their experience in chess makes them want to challenge themselves more in the future
Saintlouischessclub.org Facebook: @STLChessClub Instagram: @stlchessclub Twitter: @STLChessClub YouTube: @STLChessClub Board Members: Rex Sinquefield: President & Chairman of the Board Jim Voelker: Treasurer Mike Lueken: Secretary Ed Baur: Board of Directors Doug Eckert: Board of Directors Mike Podgursky: Board of Directors
How We Impact The Community: The Saint Louis Chess Club, Saint Louis Schools, Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department, and the Saint Louis County Police Department have partnered to launch Saint Louis
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Personal Story: “Back in 2012, I received the third ever manufactured seated Segway (ALLY Chair). Since then, I have put over 7,000 miles on that Segway and it’s carried me around the country. This ALLY Chair has given me the use of my hands, to carry my children, to toss around a football, to push a cart at the store... I can go through my yard, up steep inclines, and get where I need to go—fast. It has provided me with the ability to be a better father, a better husband and a better person. I am so incredibly thankful to this organization. —Jack Zimmerman, U.S. Army Specialist, Purple Heart Recipient. Jack is currently 30-years-old and was injured when he was 21.
SEGS4VETS Who We Are: Segs4Vets is an award-winning nonprofit organization that serves disabled veterans and first responders. Founded in 2005, we provide universally designed mobility devices and workforce development support to restore dignity and independence to those who have been disabled in service to our country. Central to our mission is the successful reintegration of veterans into their families and communities through equitable design and technology.
How We Impact The Community: Since its inception in 2005, Seg4Vets has awarded more than 2,000 universally designed mobility devices to veterans and first responders in need. The impact of Segs4Vets extends far beyond our recipients—drastically improving the quality of lives of the loved ones who care for them—spouses, children, parents, caregivers, and friends. And the benefits of Universally Designed Mobility Devices (ALLY Chairs and Segways) are not just physical: our unique tools inspire hope and empower veterans with disabilities to regain control over their lives. A Segway or ALLY Chair can ensure a disabled veteran can regain his independence and once again become an active participant in his own life.
What We Do: • Mobility Devices: We provide Segways and ALLY Chairs—seated devices specially designed for those who cannot operate the traditional Segway—to help disabled veterans and first responders rebuild a foundation of independence. In addition to the devices themselves, we provide ongoing support—including battery replacement, device repair and support for recipients. • Workforce Development: Segs4Vets recently launched a game-changing partnership with Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) to develop technology that allows disabled veterans and first responders to operate heavy machinery remotely. This revolutionary program will provide a sustainable employment pathway for disabled veterans and first responders with permanent physical disabilities. • Universal Design: We are advocates for continued improvement of quality of life issues affecting people with disabilities. To that end, through a collaboration with Jeré Fabick, President of Fabick CAT, and R.G. Apel Development, we recently broke ground on a leading-edge universally-designed home in St. Louis, Missouri. This residential solution allows people to elegantly age in place, and is designed to be a model to inspire equitable universal design practices in St. Louis and around the country.
How You Can Help: 90% of our staff are made up of volunteers, and we rely on donations to provide support for our life-changing design and mobility solutions. To make a gift or learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Segs4Vets Family of Volunteers, please visit our website: Segs4vets.ngo/donations. Board Members: Jerry Kerr, President and Co-Founder St. Louis, MO General Hal Hornburg, USAF (Ret), Vice-President Boerne, TX Lt. Colonel Al Kisler, USA (Ret), Vice-President New Smyrna Beach, FL Alan Maccini, Vice-President Jacksonville, FL Jeré Fabick, Member Milwaukee, WI Kelley Gaines, Member St. Louis, MO Segs4Vets 500 Fox Ridge Road St. Louis, MO 63131 800.401.7940 Segs4vets.ngo
Why We Are Important: Disabled veterans and first responders face unique physical and psychological challenges as they transition to their new lives. The ALLY Chair—only available through the Segs4Vets program—has become an irreplaceable support device for thousands of former military personnel, facilitating performance of daily activities that would not be accessible otherwise.
Facebook: @Segs4Vets Twitter: @Segs4Vets YouTube: Youtube.com/segs4vets President: Jerry Kerr
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From our Partner, SSM St. Mary's Mom's Line: "We are overwhelmed with positive stories resulting from this partnership; it is difficult to pinpoint one. For instance, we have several mothers attending peer support groups, who also live in shelters. They lack the means to purchase diapers regularly and have no way of knowing where these supplies will come from each day. The mothers were attending/participating in peer support prior to learning about the availability of diapers, so we feel confident that the diapers are not so much an incentive to them, as they are an opportunity to connect mothers with resources and change lives in the process. Mothers who are benefitting from the diapers report feeling relieved, knowing they have one less challenge to overcome and may use funds rather to pay a bill or ride the bus instead. Some of our mothers also report gratitude for the notes they receive with the diapers - kind notes included make their day. One mother demonstrated significant impact – “Jane” had experienced prolonged homelessness, sleeping on friends' couches with her three-month-old baby until she secured permanent placement in a shelter. Upon receipt of the diapers, she burst into tears. She shared that she had been stretching out her diaper supply and as a result, her son was suffering from painful diaper rash. One week, it was raining hard and “Jane” took three different buses to get to the MOMS Line Support Group. She showed up just as the group ended, soaking wet and with her son in his car seat, worried she had missed her support team and an opportunity to get diapers. The SSM Health team reassured “Jane” that help was available. It was a joyful day to present her with diapers and a ride directly to her shelter home."
ST. LOUIS AREA DIAPER BANK Who We Are: The St. Louis Area Diaper Bank has come a long way from the founder's kitchen table in the spring of 2014, now providing 2 million diapers through a network of 45+ of the region's most respected non-profit, community and educational organizations. Additionally, 400,000 period products are distributed through a new initiative, the St. Louis Alliance for Period Supplies. The St. Louis Area Diaper Bank is one of the region's fastest-growing and most collaborative new non-profit organizations and is the only organization addressing the need for basic hygiene products experienced by tens of thousands of low-income families in the St. Louis region.
stress and increasing feelings of worth, hope, and purpose among those we serve. How You Can Help: Volunteers count, sort, bundle and wrap every single diaper that leaves the Diaper Bank's warehouse. We love having families volunteer together and having corporate, community, and student groups spend time with us in the warehouse. Monetary donations support the Diaper Bank's operation and wholesale purchasing of diapers - in fact, a dollar given to the diaper bank can purchase anywhere from 2-10 times as many diapers as a dollar taken to the store! Donations of period products are especially welcome, and we are always looking for new members of our Ambassador Corps - to establish drop off locations for donated diapers and period products and to help raise awareness about the Diaper Bank in our community.
What We Do: The Diaper Bank increases access to basic hygiene items - diapers and period products - that foster human dignity and full participation in life while raising awareness about diaper need and period poverty in our region. Products are provided through collaborative partnerships with organizations serving low-income families throughout the St. Louis metro area, offering the gift of dignity to families whose basic needs have been left unmet for far too long.
St. Louis Area Diaper Bank 6141 Etzel Ave St. Louis, MO 63133 314.624.0888 www.stldiaperbank.org www.stlaps.org Facebook: @stldiaperbank, @stlperiodsupplies Instagram: @stldiaperbank, @stlouisaps, @thisisatampon Twitter: @stldiaperbank, @stlouisaps
Why We Are Important: We are the only organization in Eastern Missouri solely focused on the distribution of basic hygiene products - products that are not covered by any social safety net program. In 2019, more than 50,000 children in our region received diapers through our services, improving child health and family stability. Period products are now being distributed in the Normandy School District, helping to ensure that no menstruating student misses school or other opportunities simply because of a lack of period products.
Board Members: President, Emily Koenig, St. Louis County Children's Service Fund Treasurer, Jason Schultz, Novus International, Inc. Secretary, Julia Moss, Community Volunteer Jan Erdman, The Lab School Cindy Leonard, Community Volunteer Kevin Poe, Equity Homes Carmin Pruitt, Centene Katie Schwaneke, Community Volunteer Reggi Rideout, Simply Strategy Linda Wells-Glover, UMSL School of Social Work Mary Kogut, Community Volunteer Carol Schepers, Community Volunteer
How We Impact The Community: Before the Diaper Bank was founded in 2014, low-income families in St. Louis had literally nowhere to turn for assistance with the most basic - and quite expensive - products they need to care for themselves and their children. Through the provision of diapers and period products, we are transforming service delivery models - attuning providers to the previously hidden needs of their clients, and changing lives - reducing
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ST. LOUIS AREA FOODBANK Who We Are: Founded in 1975, the St. Louis Area Foodbank is the region’s largest provider of food and personal care items to those facing hunger. We are the only local food bank with United Way of Greater St. Louis and Feeding America memberships and are held to the highest level of fiscal accountability. In fact, 97 percent of our resources go toward food distribution efforts.
engage 17,000 volunteers a year – of all ages and abilities – in the fight against hunger. Weekend and evening hours are available. In addition, we now offer offsite volunteer experiences as well. Ultimately, eliminating hunger is beyond the capacity of any single entity and requires collaboration between the public, our government partners and other charities. With that in mind, we invite groups of various sizes and ages to visit the Foodbank’s Hunger Engagement Center where we host educational events designed to raise awareness around hunger and the work being done to address it. Monetary donations are also a great help. Secure online donations can be made on our website while taxdeductible gifts may be made by cash or check. Other ways to contribute include monthly giving, federated campaigns, and corporate/foundation gifts. You can leave a legacy of feeding the hungry by designating the Foodbank as a beneficiary in bequests, charitable remainder trusts, annuities, and life insurance. For more information on how you can help fight hunger locally, please click on “Get Involved” at STLFoodbank.org.
What We Do: The St. Louis Area Foodbank’s mission is to build stronger communities by empowering people with food and hope. We feed 392,000 people annually through a robust network of community-based hunger relief organizations and programs located in 26 counties throughout eastern Missouri and southwestern Illinois. Last year alone, the organization distributed more than 37 million meals to our neighbors in need. Why We Are Important: No one can thrive on an empty stomach. Food is where it all starts. For the one in seven people in our region facing hunger, meeting this most basic need makes so much more possible – from steady employment to healthy lifestyles and even civic engagement. By providing food to those in need, we help our most vulnerable neighbors avoid the difficult choice between food and other basic necessities such as housing, utilities, medicine and transportation. Food banks are also important because many of the partner agencies that we serve are run entirely by volunteers or employ very few paid staff. They may be conducting food and funds drives on their own, but the results are often not enough to meet the demand in their communities. By leveraging relationships with manufacturers, farmers, and retail stores, food banks are able to fill in the gaps and provide agencies with better access to more nutritionally-diverse foods including produce, dairy and much-needed proteins.
St. Louis Area Foodbank 70 Corporate Woods Drive Bridgeton, MO 63044 314.292.6262 STLFoodbank.org Facebook: STLFoodbank Twitter: @STLFoodbank Instagram: @STLFoodbank
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS: Chair Mike Pugh, Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
How We Impact The Community: We know that families facing hunger often face other diet-related health concerns like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. As a result, the Foodbank works hard to ensure that at least 70 percent of everything going out of our doors is a “Food to Encourage.” Foods to Encourage fall under specific food groups that contribute to healthier lifestyles and align with USDA MyPlate guidelines. Specifically, we operate USDA programs that benefit seniors and school-age children, and we work with families moving from shelters to more permanent housing. The Foodbank also guides families through the process of applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which provides benefits commonly known as food stamps. These benefits provide a crucial resource to lowincome individuals struggling with food insecurity.
Executive Vice Chair Andy Bartek, Edward Jones Vice Chair Chris Wilkins, Benson Hill Biosystems Treasurer Eric Ralph, Highland Associates Secretary Amanda Gioia, Mastercard
How You Can Help: Volunteers work with us year-round to sort and pack food for distribution in our volunteer center. We
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BOARD MEMBERS: Nora Black, Lanter Delivery Systems Cory Bricker, Cass Information Systems, Inc. Maureen Bryan, Armstrong Teasdale Julie Burns, Pritikin Anthony Clarkson, Commerce Bank Theresa Eckman, Community Volunteer Mark Grieman, ROI Search Partners David Kersten, Emerson Steve McFadden, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Alisha Leveston, UPS Jim Moore, Spire Derrick Richardson, Community Volunteer Amy Rodrigues, The Boeing Company Luciano Salvatierra, Bunge North America Darren Wallis, Bayer Jessica Weathers, The Creative Group
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SUNNYHILL, INC. Who We Are: Sunnyhill, Inc. is an organization that provides services, programs, and opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Sunnyhill serves over 1,000 children and adults, ages 4-85, annually in six St. Louis metropolitan counties. In partnership with the community and natural supports, Sunnyhill empowers people to become productive citizens and achieve their dreams. At Sunnyhill, we believe that no challenge is too difficult, and all dreams are within reach.
For over 40 years now, Sunnyhill has provided opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Through residential, recreational and educational programs, Sunnyhill empowers individuals to become more productive citizens and live the life they were meant to live. How We Impact the Community: Sunnyhill is a place where people, despite their circumstances, are able to see beyond their disabilities, to a world where they are able to live out their dreams. People supported by Sunnyhill work together with staff, families and significant others to pave the way for children and adults with disabilities to see their potential, create goals and become productive members of their community.
What We Do: • Independent Supported Living 24-hour care in a community home with one or two housemates. Each individual has their own support team that works in partnership with family, medical supports, employment, day programs, community resources, case managers and other natural supports. • Independent Supported Living Assistance One-on-One service focusing on the maintenance of a person in his or her own residence. Service is available up to forty hours a month. • Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities Group homes located in Festus and Desoto with support staff available 24-hours a day to assist with medication administration and personal care assistance. These facilities assist with promoting independence and community integration. • Behavioral Analysis Services Available for children and adults and can include completion of a functional behavioral assessment, development of behavior support plans, and skill acquisition programs based on the needs of each individual. • Sunnyhill Adventure Camp Provides quality camp experiences and high adventure activities to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Located on 65-acres in Dittmer, the property features an Alpine Tower, climbing wall, zipline, 2-acre lake, and more. • On the Road Adventures Gives adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to take weekend trips with the support of the Sunnyhill Adventures Staff to places such as Branson, Memphis, Nashville, Chicago, Kansas City and many more.
How You Can Help: • Make a difference with a personal or corporate donation through our website, sunnyhillinc.org • Community partnerships • Volunteering Opportunities • Event Sponsorships • Attending Sunnyhill Fundraising Events: • Sunnyhill Trivia Night – February 28, 2020 at TASK in Fenton • Jim Hart Golf Tournament – April 27, 2020 at The Legends Golf Course • Sippin 4 Sunnyhill – November 5, 2020 at Anheuser-Busch Biergarten Sunnyhill Incorporated 14 Soccer Park Road Fenton, MO 63026 314.845.3900 Sunnyhillinc.org Facebook: @SunnyhillInc Instagram: @sunnyhillinc Twitter: @Sunnyhill_Inc Board Members: Jill Kesler, Madam Chairman Jennifer Seiler, Vice Chairman-Client Services Lindsey Rodriquez, Vice Chairman-Development Russ Korte, Treasurer/Chairman Finance Mary Ann Rodenberg, Secretary/Parent Rep. Derrick Good, Chairman Emeritus Sean King, Chairman Emeritus Richard Haffner DDS, Chairman Emeritus
Why We Are Important: Sunnyhill began as the dream of 18 families whose children had been diagnosed with a developmental disability, who longed for a place where their adult children could live, work and have productive lives.
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THE JCC’S SHARSHERET SUPPORTS Who We Are: For nearly 140 years, the Jewish Community Center has served the St. Louis community, regardless of faith, race, or socio-economic background. We are known around town for being welcoming to all, and for our stateof-the-art fitness centers in Creve Coeur and Chesterfield, but among the 80,000 people we serve each year, we are even better known for delivering excellent programs, social services and cultural experiences. We serve our community through more than one million touchpoints each year.
for the Jewish community regarding their increased risk. Sharsheret connects individuals with information about genetic testing, hosts support groups led by professionals, connects peers undergoing similar experiences, and more. Soon, Sharsheret will launch oncology-certified yoga and massage services at the J. How You Can Help: Support Sharsheret and support the J! Our members and donors are proud to support a mission-based agency. Volunteer for one or many of our programs and events. Sponsor an event or a program. Financially support the agency or select a program for which you are passionate!
What We Do: We change lives‌through experiences in health and fitness, sports and recreation, early childhood education, programs for individuals with disabilities, adult day services, senior meal programs, day and residential camping , cultural events, and Jewish programming. Sharsheret Supports, a newer program of the J and collaboration with the national Sharsharet organization, serves the community by educating and creating awareness in the Jewish community about the increased risk of developing hereditary cancers, specifically breast and ovarian cancer, and supporting individuals who may already have been diagnosed.
Jewish Community Center 2 Millstone Campus Drive St. Louis, MO 63146 314.432.5700 Jccstl.org Jccstl.com/sharsheret Facebook: @Jccstl Instagram: @JStLouisCommunity Youtube: youtube.com/jccstl
Why We Are Important: One in 40 Ashkenazi Jewish women and men carries a BRCA gene mutation. This is nearly 10 times the rate of the general population. Women who carry the mutation have up to an 80% risk of developing breast cancer and a 45% risk of developing ovarian cancer. Men can also carry and pass these gene mutations on to their family and have increased cancer risks of many types. Knowledge saves lives. The existence of this program is yet another important way the J supports the community.
Lynn Wittels President & CEO lwittels@jccstl.org Rachel Simoneau Director of Development rsimoneau@jccstl.org
How We Impact the Community: Sharsheret provides meaningful support to women and their families facing a diagnosis of breast or ovarian cancer, and critical education
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THE LITTLE BIT FOUNDATION Who We Are: The Little Bit Foundation is a community of volunteers, partners and friends committed to a stronger St. Louis through education. Our aim is to break down barriers to learning for students impacted by poverty and trauma, and to empower them to achieve their academic goals and dreams for the future. Little Bit began in 2001, when the founders became aware of the many unmet needs in St. Louis schools and communities that are impacting student success.
How You Can Help: Little Bit is supported by a community of people from all walks of life and with various strengths. We have many ways for individuals and groups to become involved, share their talents and ideas, and to be an example of kindness to children. Volunteers are needed as school representatives, tutors and mentors; to join our warehouse team, support our literacy and nutrition programming; and to be active participants of boards and committees. We also rely on individuals, corporations and organizations to hold product drives, donate in-kind goods and services, sponsor schools and special events, champion children through monthly gifts and provide monetary support.
What We Do: We address the barriers that impede student attendance, classroom engagement and school performance, such as food insecurity, undiagnosed health conditions, lack of winter clothing and proper hygiene, insufficient reading material in the home, and more. We also enrich the learning environment with programs not readily available to underserved students that expand their world knowledge, such as STEM and career planning. Embedded in 42 school communities, where 90 to 100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, with volunteers that work oneon-one with 13,500 students across every grade level, we ensure they are happy, healthy, confident and ready to learn. The results are students better equipped and confident to succeed in today's society.
The Little Bit Foundation 516 Hanley Industrial Court St. Louis, MO 63144 314.669.0040 Thelittlebitfoundation.org Facebook: @The-Little-Bit-Foundation Twitter: @LittleBitSTL Instagram: @littlebitstl The Little Bit Board of Directors: Michael Amann, President Marty Akins, Vice President Bob O’Brien, Chair Emeritus Suzie Andrews, Chair Emeritus Rosemary Hanley, CEO and Co-founder Tom Chelew Chris Emert Michael England Richard E. Fister, Jr. Susan Gausnell Karen Grasso Patricia Johnson Ken Mallin Connor McCarthy Tomea Mersmann Karl Petersen Bob Scheetz Ann Seeney Mike Uelk Rebecca Vidal Andrew Waltke
Why We Are Important: Our consistent presence in school communities alleviates anxiety for students and staff because they know whenever a need arises, Little Bit will be there to fill it and we will stay as long as there is a need. Our model has proven to increase attendance, decrease discipline problems and create a more productive school environment. (In one school year, data showed that 22% more students improved their attendance with Little Bit services than without, and 12% more had reduced discipline incidents.) And, when students receive love, kindness and support, they pay it forward. How We Impact The Community: We believe that bring ing the community together to support the development of our youth will bring about a greater St. Louis for everyone. Little Bit partners with specialized providers in food access and nutrition, healthcare and STEM learning; collaborates with businesses to expose students to career pathways; and has longstanding relationships with corporations that support our mission with time, talent and dollars.
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THE SERVICE BUREAU: FOUNDATION, DANCE PROGRAM AND FINE STATIONERY AND GIFT SHOP Who We Are: The St. Louis Service Bureau charitable organization has been serving generations of St. Louisans through our educational etiquette and dance classes and The Service Bureau Fine Stationery and Gifts store. Each year, profits from the dances and shop are donated through the Service Bureau Foundation, providing grants to over 36 local charities annually. The Service Bureau Foundation has donated more than $1,050,000 in the last ten years.
Why We Are Important: “Service” is our mission. We educate teenagers in civility and dance skills, and we are able to empower others in the community through our donations. Similarly, the attention we provide our shop customers helps fuel opportunity for those in need. How We Impact The Community: Last year, the Foundation donated $88,000 to local not-for-profit organizations. Board members are encouraged to nominate a smaller sized charity where the money can really make a measurable difference within greater St. Louis. The causes usually involve children, families and animals, including All Among Us, APA, CASA Voices for Children, Haven of Grace, Southside Early Childhood Center, and St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Association.
What We Do: The St. Louis Service Bureau dances have been a St. Louis tradition since 1930 when a few ladies organized a dance class for their children. During this same period, another group of women were providing invitation services to the community. In 1930, these two separate entities became The St. Louis Service Bureau. From the beginning, the founding women, decided the profits should go to charity. In 1933, they were able to give their first charitable donation. Today, over 800 children are involved in the dance programs. To stress the importance of our mission, we ask each dance class to support a local charity. Known for outstanding personalized service and selection, The Service Bureau Fine Stationery and Gifts is among the city’s finest retailers offering in-stock and special order stationery and unique gifts. We offer the widest assortment of stationery products in St. Louis and serve as a destination for clients, especially brides, who depend on our staff ’s vast experience and knowledge of proper etiquette.
How You Can Help: You can help by enrolling your children in the dance program, shopping The Service Bureau Fine Stationery and Gifts at 9773 Clayton Road, or by making a donation to the Foundation. The Service Bureau Fine Stationery and Gifts 9773 Clayton Road St. Louis, MO 63124 314.991.1104 Facebook: @servicebureaushop Instagram: @servicebureaushop Servicebureaushop.com and Servicebureaudance.org
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Who We Are: Tower Grove Park in St. Louis, MO.
annual gift, pavilion rentals, carriage rides, and more. You can join online at towergrovepark.org/membership.
What We Do: Tower Grove Park is a National Historic Landmark, public park and accredited arboretum that provides important recreational and cultural opportunities for a diverse, growing community.
Tower Grove Park 4257 Northeast Drive St. Louis, MO 63110 314.771.2679 info@towergrovepark.org Towergrovepark.org
W hy We Are Imp or tant: Tower G ro ve Park i s surrounded by the fastest-growing and most culturallydiverse neighborhoods in St. Louis. The Park hosts free public events, like the Tower Grove Farmers’ Market, Festival of Nations and Tower Grove Pride, as well as community programs for children and seniors. A level II arboretum, the Park has a curated collection of trees, wildlife refuges like the Gaddy Wild Bird Garden, and natural prairies and streams. Visitors can use the historic Victorian pavilions, recreation sites, sports fields, playgrounds, and a tennis and pickleball center.
Facebook: @towergroveparkstl Instagram: @towergrovepark Twitter: @towergrovepark Board Members: Steve M. Kidwell, President Robert J. Herleth, Vice President Robert S. Holmes, Secretary Emily Aschinger Martin Frederick H. Atwood, III Robert F. Epperson, Jr. James L. Fogle Mike Konzen Lisa Luedde Laurence McCarthy Rudy Nickens Michael R. Spotanski Dr. Peter Wyse Jackson
How We Impact The Community: A welcoming place for all, Tower Grove Park provides retreat and recreation in a busy, urban environment. An array of free or affordable events, programs, and classes give the community chances to enjoy nature, participate in active, healthy living, and gather together. How You Can Help: The best way to help is to become a member! Memberships help restore, maintain and advance the Park. Members receive special benefits, like an
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Stifel is one of the nation’s leading full-service wealth management and investment banking firms. Since 1890, we have helped individuals, families, and organizations pursue their financial goals. The iconic image of the bull and bear – depicted in bronze at the entrance to our downtown St. Louis headquarters – represents our commitment to using the opposing forces of the market to benefit our clients. As our firm has grown, so too has our involvement with charitable organizations both here in St. Louis and across the country. Individually, our associates give back in ways large and small to charities throughout the region. As you consider how to help the charities that are important to you, a Stifel financial advisor can help you develop a deliberate, well-planned approach to giving. Your advisor will work with you to help you determine how – and how much – to give, integrating your philanthropic objectives into your overall investment plan. Giving back is an incredibly rewarding experience. If you’re looking to maximize the benefit of your charitable donations, both for you and the charities you support, reach out to a financial advisor for help. For corporate/event sponsorship opportunities and partnerships, please e-mail us at this address: StifelCommunity@Stifel.com.
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The Kranzberg Arts Foundation is a community-driven organization dedicated to providing local artists and arts organizations the resources and infrastructure necessary for the arts to thrive in St. Louis. Through the development of performing arts venues, visual art galleries, artist-focused programs, and workspaces for nonprofit arts organizations, the foundation nurtures the growth of artists, while working with emerging and leading arts institutions to engage with St. Louis’ greater community in ways that are relevant, inclusive, and inspiring. We hope that others are inspired to become patrons of the arts by visiting a gallery, attending a play, watching a dance performance, or listening to live music. Our venues offer patrons an abundance of opportunities to engage with the arts. With more than 600 dance and theatre performances, 400 opportunities for free live music, and over 15 free visual art exhibits a year, we invite you to join us in uplifting and celebrating our city's artists. We give because we believe artists and the cultural communities they build represent the heart and soul of our city. Our need-based, ground-up approach to giving is at the heart of our mission to make St. Louis a true destination for artists to thrive and a more inspiring and interesting place for us all to live. Artists and arts organizations interested in learning more should visit kranzbergartsfoundation.org or pick up a copy of our Soul of the City magazine in any of our venues.
Fundraising Will Never be the Same Say Goodbye to Donor Fatigue Monthly Recurring Revenue - Your NGO’s Future Undoubtedly, the biggest limitation facing nonprofits is funding. In almost all instances, our ability to carry out our mission is directly related to how much money we raise. And raising money has limitations of its own. Fundraising has been seasonal for as long as people have been soliciting donations for charity. Most of us, though, haven’t stopped to wonder why. Communication is why - specifically, our limitations around communicating with our donors. In the past, it has been impossible to speak to every potential donor as an individual we have a relationship with, so we must speak to all of our donors as a group. For efficiency purposes, we are forced to speak to all of our donors at the same time, with the same message, and we keep our fingers crossed that it will be the right message at the right time for most of our donors. This approach goes against everything we were ever taught about the holy grail of marketing - delivering the right message to the right donor at the right time - and has a long list of negative consequences we are all too familiar with. Topping that list is the dreaded donor fatigue. If we are unable to speak to each donor as an individual, we will inevitably end up asking for a donation at the wrong time or sending the wrong message, and that is why they grow tired of giving. From a donor’s perspective, it feels like death by a thousand cuts. This seasonal catch-all approach can also lead to unpredictable revenue and mounting pressure around fundraising events. Not to mention the fact these events often require all-hands on deck, which pulls key employees away from their mission-focused work. Here’s the good news - fundraising will never be this way again.
Thanks to some incredible advances in technology, we can throw all of those limitations away. These new tech tools give us the ability to deliver the right message to the right donor at the right time, and we’re able to do it at scale! That means we can kiss seasonal fundraising goodbye and begin raising money every single day of the year. And thanks to technology, we can do it with a fraction of the work it takes to put on an event. Now we have the ability to understand each donor as a unique individual. We can use that understanding to reduce donor fatigue and drive predictable monthly revenue. Can you imagine... knowing exactly how much revenue your organization will generate next month, and from how many donors? Imagine the board confidence you’d garner. Imagine the proactive decisions you would be able to make to drive your mission forward! I’m not painting a picture of the future. I’m painting a picture of the present. Fundraising has changed, and it will never be the same. I started Gladitood five years ago because I wanted to have a tangible positive impact on my community, and I cannot think of a better way than to help nonprofits get the funding they need to change the world.
Ryan Brennell Co-Founder & CEO
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Family Foundation or Donor-Advised Fund; Which One is Right for You? The St. Louis community is often referred to as one of the most charitable in the United States, and rightfully so. We often rank in the top ten of large metropolitan areas, which is one more reason to be proud of our region. Most of us are “checkbook” philanthropists, meaning we simply write a check or pull out a credit card when it’s time to give. We’re moved to give by stories we hear or when friends and family ask us to support a cause. We do it without much thought other than knowing it’s the right thing to do and it makes us feel good. But, is there a better way? Can you be more strategic and effective as a philanthropist? A big step toward answering those questions is to consider how you give. Is a checkbook or credit card the right tool for your philanthropy? While this approach has a place in most households, if you want to enjoy significant tax benefits and become more organized about your giving, it’s time to consider setting up a donor-advised fund (DAF) or a family foundation. As a philanthropy advisor, YouthBridge Community Foundation helps families choose the best option for their charitable goals. A DAF and family foundation can be viewed as a “charitable giving account” intended to make donating easier. Both start with an initial gift into an account and at any point throughout the year, you may award grants to the charitable organization(s) of your choice. Despite similarities each has distinct advantages and disadvantages. Our clients often ask which one is right for them and I answer truthfully, it depends; maybe both! Starting a DAF involves opening an account at a sponsoring organization, like YouthBridge Community Foundation, filling out a simple application, and making a donation. That’s it, you’re done – you now have a DAF. The process is quick, simple and inexpensive. In contrast, setting up a family foundation is more complex, time consuming and costly. A family foundation is set up as a charitable corporation or trust and it will need to be submitted to the IRS to obtain tax exempt status. Additionally, you will appoint board members or trustees. The process is not quick, and it can be expensive although there are firms that offer template documents to help reduce the costs. If creating employment opportunities for you or a family member are important to you, the family foundation is a better choice. This structure allows you to pay for professional services or hire staff to run the foundation. A family member can serve as staff if they are providing services
required to operate the foundation and their compensation is reasonable. A DAF allows family members to recommend grants from the fund, but they cannot be compensated. Donations into either type of account generally qualify as a charitable gift for income tax purposes. You can donate cash, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate and other assets like closely held stock of a family business to either account type, but a DAF offers higher tax benefits over the family foundation. If you are looking for the maximum tax deduction, the DAF has the edge over a family foundation. A few other IRS rules tilt in favor of the DAF over the family foundation. A family foundation is subject to a 2% annual excise tax on net investment income, must distribute at least 5% of the assets annually and is required to file a disclosure document annually. These rules don’t currently apply to a DAF which leaves more money for charitable giving, flexibility in grantmaking and privacy you don’t get with a family foundation. It pays to shop around and ask questions of potential DAF sponsors to find one that is a good fit for you. Fees have started to decline, and some sponsors offer social impact investment options along with flexibility to work with your own investment advisor. Don’t forget about your local community foundations as an option. They’re often a good choice because they know your community and the local charities. In my experience, DAF’s are an inexpensive alternative to a family foundation, and they fit virtually all philanthropists, no matter the size of the fund. Because of their more complicated nature and higher costs, advisors generally suggest $5 million dollars as the minimum level to start a family foundation. Some families with existing foundations are choosing to convert them into a DAF to reduce their expense and administrative burden. They’re both excellent tools for philanthropy and will accomplish many of the same goals. Which one is right for you; a DAF or family foundation? Well, it depends! Ryan Brennell Co-Founder & CEO
Sustaining the Momentum The Gateway Center for Giving (GCG) is a unique membership association for Missouri grantmakers. Over the past 50 years, we have helped regional donors to connect, learn and act with impact. We amplify best giving practices; provide a venue for thoughtful collaboration; foster funder alignment; and serve as a trusted voice for the charitable giving sector. St. Louis is an incredibly generous place, with a robust charitable tradition. You’ll see that as you flip through the pages of Sophisticated Giving. Yet despite this remarkable tradition of abundance, our region continues to confront significant challenges. As we close the books on 2019, it’s been more than five years since the death of Michael Brown Jr. in Ferguson, Missouri. In the civic unrest that followed, some GCG Members provided immediate responses– what you might call downstream interventions, like supplying diapers and medication for those who could not obtain them when their regular access channels were disrupted. Other grant makers engaged in upstream interventions, turning their attention to longer-term strategies by funding advocacy and prioritizing public policy changes. All of these donors participating in the flow of support were supporting critical needs within the region. Every dollar and every volunteer hour mattered. August 9, 2014 didn’t create our problems. But it further exposed them to those of us without lived experience. It spurred a re-examination of how we got here, and where we’re going. Much has been written about the St. Louis region’s history of institutionalized racism; the vast disparities in health and education based on race, and the lack of access to wealth-building resources that trap people in generational poverty. The data is readily accessible: see the Ferguson Commission’s
Calls to Action; read the groundbreaking For the Sake of All report on African-American health and well-being; review Health Equity Work’s segregation report on dismantling the divide. Through our ongoing programming at GCG, we have encouraged grant makers to consider directing their giving in alignment with the powerful recommendations in these reports. We’ve seen new philanthropic support for expanded workforce training, community health clinics, criminal justice reform, and grassroots leadership initiatives. Some funders have examined who is sitting at their own decision-making tables– and what voices might be missing from those important conversations. Some organizations’ Boards of Directors (like ours at GCG) have elected to participate in anti-racism, anti-bias training. We know that training is not the end, but the beginning, if we are to achieve an equitable world. It's important to sustain the momentum. In the coming year, may you find compelling and transformative ways to connect, learn and act.
Deborah Dubin CEO and President
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Season’s Greetings
Dear friends, neighbors, and colleagues, With the holiday season upon us, many of us look forward to special moments with family, friends, and colleagues. We enjoy catching up, exchanging gifts, and reflecting on the year gone by and anticipating the one yet to come. It is during this time also that many of us review our charitable giving approaches and occasionally make year-end adjustments. At the St. Louis Community Foundation, we take great pride in assisting our donors as they develop and implement their charitable giving plans. From donor advised funds to services normally associated with a private foundation, we listen to our donors and help them direct their giving to organizations, initiatives, and causes here in St. Louis and around the world that ignite their passions. We extend this joy of giving each year by presenting Give STL Day, our region’s annual day of online giving. It’s an initiative that encourages St. Louisans to be philanthropists for a day and give to a nonprofit they know, one they would like to know, and one they have never heard of. Since 2014, Give STL Day has raised more than $13.1 million for hundreds of local organizations. We’ll be adding to that total on Thursday, May 7,
2020, when we launch our seventh Give STL Day. In the coming year, we will also concentrate on building a regional endowment. In accordance with our charitable stewardship charge, we want to ensure the citizens of the future are able to tackle the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow, while also funding the nonprofits that will inevitably emerge to address them. Finally – and most importantly – we will continue to work tirelessly for our donors, our community’s rich tapestry of nonprofits, and for a better and more equitable region. Consider joining us!
Have a joyful holiday season. Very truly yours, Amelia Bond President & CEO stlgives.org
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The 2nd annual Lynnie’s Light for Life, a program of the Jewish Community Center, was held to benefit Sharsheret Supports, the local chapter of a national organization supporting women facing a breast or ovarian cancer diagnosis or at risk of developing a hereditary cancer. The event celebrated the life of Lynne Isaacs Palan and the work she did to raise awareness about hereditary cancer. Event honoree, Michelle Mills, inspired the crowd by sharing her experience with a BRCA gene mutation.
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January 4
Everybody Street: Featuring the Photography of Bruce Davidson, Elliott Erwitt, and Mary Ellen Mark, IPHF.org
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Streetwise, with Introduction by Susan Stang, IPHF.org
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Trivia Night, cid.edu
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Bloody Mary Brunch Benefit For St. Louis Alliance for Period Supplies, Stldiaperbank.org
February 2
History Series: Lectures, Towergrovepark.org/historyseries
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Olivia Parker: Vanishing in Plain Sight, IPHF.org
14-16
Riverdance At The Fabulous Fox Theatre, Dancestlouis.org
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Ailey II, The Next Generation Of Dance, Dancestlouis.org
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Hats Off To Fathers Trivia, FathersSupportCenter.com
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Music Trivia, thelittlebitfoundation.org
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Ralph Gibson: Photographer/Book Artist, IPHF.org
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Sunnyhill Trivia Night, Sunnyhillinc.org
March TBD
Trivia Night, Building-futures.org
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History Series: Lectures, Towergrovepark.org/historyseries
7
Underfire: The Untold Story of PFC Tony Vaccaro, IPHF.org
13
Table for Four, BGCSTL.org
16-20
Spring Break Camp, Building-futures.org
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Ranken Jordan BEYOND Gala, Rankenjordan.org/beyond
April TBD
Foodbank Trivia Night, STLFoodbank.org
TBD
Hope In A Handbag, foster-adopt.org
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Ballet Ball At The Palladium Saint Louis, Dancestlouis.org
3
Students of the Year Grand Finale, LLS.org/gateway
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History Series: Lectures, Towergrovepark.org/historyseries
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DIAVOLO, Architecture in Motion®, Dancestlouis.org
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Hunt for a Cure, LLS.org/gateway
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16th Annual Evening Of Hope, hopehappens.org
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COCAcabana, cocastl.org
25
Friends Of The Club’s Casino Night, BGCSTL.org
25
Laura's Run 4 Kids, thelittlebitfoundation.org
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Jim Hart Golf Tournament, Sunnyhillinc.org
May 2
Steps For Hope, CancerSupportStl.org
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CID OUT LOUD!, cid.edu
14
Flower Power, Towergrovepark.org/flowerpower
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Man & Woman of the Year, LLS.org/gateway
21-23
13th Annual Emerson SPRING TO DANCE® Festival, Dancestlouis.org
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June TBD
Distinguished Service Award For Law Enforcement, ADL.org
TBD
Rock Out Hunger, STLFoodbank.org
1-30
Summer STEAM Academy, Building-futures.org
15
Jim Butler’s Charity Golf Classic, BGCSTL.org
18
A Toast To Fathers Gala Dinner, FathersSupportCenter.com
19
Pavilion Party, Towergrovepark.org/party
19
Rise Up For Fathers Breakfast, FathersSupportCenter.com
July 6-10, 13-17
Triple Play Summer Camp, Building-futures.org
20-24,
St. Louis' Boat Building Camp, Building-futures.org
27-31
August 31
Ranken Jordan Tee It up for Kids Golf Tournament, Rankenjordan.org/events
September TBD
Distinguished Community Service Award At ADL In Concert: Music For Love & Respect, ADL.org
TBD
Light The Night, LLS.org/gateway
TBD
STL Chefs Against Hunger, STLFoodbank.org
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Lynnie’s Light For Life, jccstl.org
18
Pull For Fathers Clay Shoot, FathersSupportCenter.com
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The Big Dinner, Laumeier.org
October 3
6th Annual Fill the Warehouse Diaper Drive, Stldiaperbank.org
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2nd Annual Gala - the Underpants Dance, Stldiaperbank.org
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Join the Journey, thelittlebitfoundation.org
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5th Annual Golf and Fireside Chat, Persimmon Woods Golf Club, Segs4vets.ngo
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Pink Out at the J: A Morning of Exercise, Education and Wellness, Jccstl.org
30
2020 Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony, IPHF.org
November TBD
A Sizzling Celebration, foster-adopt.org
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Sippin 4 Sunnyhill, Sunnyhillinc.org
Ongoing: Pathway To Success Bricks, FathersSupportCenter.com Wall of Wisdom, FathersSupportCenter.com April 11-November, Tower Grove Farmers’ Market, Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings September, Birthday month celebrations for It’s Your Birthday Inc. September 28-October 4, National Diaper Need Awareness Week, Stldiaperbank.org TBD, Big Fun, thelittlebitfoundation.org Hope After Dark, CancerSupportStl.org
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