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62nd Annual Campaign Benefits Children’s Charities

Hundreds take to the streets today.

All donations collected benefit local charities which serve at-risk children.

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University City Children’s Center serves more than 200 young children per year who live in 30-plus zip codes.

The 2018 Old Newsboys Day campaign continues a long tradition of business and community leaders’ commitment to support the organization and its efforts to reach out to St. Louis area children.

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Old Newsboys Day Special Correspondents High school students throughout the community contribute their writing skills to tell the story of children’s charities in this 2018 special edition.

Unless otherwise noted, photos are contributed by the nonprofit agencies.

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ounded in the early 1970s, University City Children’s Center (UCCC) combined nine churches and synagogues to create a goal of helping change children’s perspective on society.

UCCC allows children to explore diversity in their community and know about different socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Its main

fter six Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet arrived 183 years ago in America to teach language to children in a log cabin along the banks of the Mississippi, trained professionals have kept their values alive and committed to educating children who are deaf.

St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf (SJI) works with children from birth to

are to Learn, a nonprofit organization established by Doug Pitt, assists students with health, hunger and hygiene needs. Pitt heard some sad facts about poverty in Springfield, Mo., and wanted to make a change there.

Now, the organization works with 34 school districts across Missouri and continues to expand beyond the 28

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Old Newsboys’ heart connects kids to community concern

Old Newsboys Fund for Children’s Charities helps nonprofits that help St. Louis area children.

For this special edition, high school journalists wrote about those nonprofits which received funding through the foundation.

Your donations help make the work you’ll read about possible.

Thank you.

Our gratitutde also goes to the student journalists who offered their expertise to learn and tell about these wonderful organizatons:

Dear Friends, Thank you for your purchase of this newspaper. You just made a difference in a child’s life. You are part of a St. Louis tradition. Since our first event in 1957, Old Newsboys volunteers have headed out in rain, shine, sleet or snow onto area street corners to sell newspapers for a donation. It sets our community apart from many others in our nation.

Your donation - $1, $5 or $100 or more - goes back to help local charities assist children of all ages. Just as that first year, when a total of $34,413 was collected, your gift is used for socks, uniforms, books, food, beds, learning equipment and social opportunities which at-risk children would otherwise not have.

Hundreds of children’s charities in the St. Louis bistate area have benefited from your generosity. We look at them as the heroes who keep children’s dreams alive and champion our own positive view of the world as we help children celebrate victories in their lives because of the Old Newsboys’ mission.

Because Old Newsboys is a nonprofit, charitable endeavor of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, citizens like you can rest assured that your support goes directly to help these children. This unique partnership between you and businesses and nonprofit organizations continues to be a positive force in the St. Louis community.

This year, we look forward to new friends, new faces, new goals - ours stands at $650,000 - and sharing this paper filled with stories written by high school journalists about the charities we have learned to serve.

Again, thank you for your purchase of this newspaper.

Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season.

Warmest regards,

Doug and Molly Sansone, 2018 Chairpersons

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• Angels’ Arms, Brett Jones and Emily O’Leary, Seniors, Fort Zumwalt North • Assistance League, Katie Schmidt, Junior, Nerinx Hall • Birthright of Wentzville, Sundus Malik, Junior, Jefferson • Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, Martin Trujillo, Senior, Ritenour • Care to Learn, Jillian Cappello, Junior, Nerinx Hall • Caritas Family Solutions, Brooke Huffman, Sophomore, Liberty • Cornerstone Center for Early Learning, Jessica Stacker, Senior, Villa Duschesne • East Side Heart and Home Family Center, Mackenzie Pugh, Senior, Francis Howell North • Friends of Kids with Cancer, Kirstyn Corbett, Senior, Francis Howell • Good Shepherd Children and Family Services, Alyssa Bailey, Junior, Liberty • Infant Loss Resources, Coralis Bobe, Senior, Ritenour • One Hope United, Clayton Herbst, Sophomore, and Ashton Estill, Senior, Timberland • Our Lady of Guadalupe School, Sophie Carite, Junior, Francis Howell North • Ready to Learn, Emily Kaysinger, Freshman, Marquette • Santa’s Helpers, Mason Kellerman, Freshman, Marquette • Serving Our Community Kids, Hannah Wilson, Senior, Francis Howell North • St. Joachim & Ann Care Service, Madeleine Shea, Senior, Francis Howell North • St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf, Sophia Jacobson, Senior, Francis Howell • St. Louis Classical Guitar, Sophia Graack, Senior, Lindbergh • Soulard School, Dorothy Sloan-Ule, Senior, Ritenour • Strong Tower Ranch, Trent Gremler, Senior, Lindbergh • University City Children’s Center, Katelyn Meyer, Senior, Lindbergh • Unleashing Potential (Neighborhood Houses), Emily Hood, Junior, Francis Howell North • Walker Scottish Rite Clinic, Gracie Bowman, Junior, Francis Howell North • Webster Child Care Center, Ashlynn Perez, Sophomore, Francis Howell North

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OLD NEWSBOYS 62ND ANNUAL CAMPAIGN BENEFITS CHILDREN’S CHARITIES

CHILDREN’S CHARITIES BENEFITING FROM OLD NEWSBOYS CAMPAIGN FOR KIDS Thousands of children are helped each year through the OLD NEWSBOYS organization due to the efforts of local community and business leaders, the extensive network of Old Newsboys volunteers and the staff of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Suburban Journals. The organizations that received funding from the 2017 Old Newsboys Day proceeds are:

A Million Stars Academic Development Institute Affinia Healthcare Agape Christian Counseling Agape Help House of Pacific Aim High St. Louis ALIVE, Inc. Angels’ Arms Annie’s Hope - The Bereavement Center for Kids Assistance League of St. Louis Beyond Housing Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois

Birthright of Wentzville BJC HomeCare Services DBA BJC Hospice/ Friends of Wings Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Boys Hope Girls Hope St. Louis Burns Recovered Camp Penuel, Inc. Cardinal Ritter Senior Services Care to Learn Caritas Family Solutions Catholic Children’s Home Centerstone Central Institute for the Deaf Children’s Home Society of Missouri Christian Activity Center Christian Family Services, Inc. Circle of Concern Communities First Community Care Center, Inc. Community Council of St. Charles County

Gamma Omega, Inc. Gene Slay’s Girls and Boys Club of St. Louis Give Kids A Smile Giving is a Family Tradition Good Shepherd Children & Family Services Grace’s Place Crisis Nursery Griffin Center Haven of Grace, The Healing Hearts Grief Support, Inc. Heartlinks Grief Center at Family Hospice Highland Area Christian Service Ministry Holy Angels Shelter, East St. Louis, Illinois House of Neighborly Service, Monroe County, IL House of Pais, Inc. Hoyleton Youth and Family Services Humanitri Immanuel Lutheran Chapel Infant Loss Resources

Jewish Community Center Kids in the Middle Kingdom House L.E.A.D. Promising Youth, LLC Lewis Place Historical Preservation, Inc. LIFE Foundation, The Life Restoration Center Lift For Life Gym Little Bit Foundation, The Logos School Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri Lydia’s House, Inc. Manasseh Ministry Marian Middle School Marygrove Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Covenant House Missouri DOORWAYS Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis Eagles Wings East Side Heart & Home Family Center Epworth Children & Family Services Every Child’s Hope Faith United Methodist Church Father’s Support Center St. Louis Feed My People Flance Early Learning Center Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition Franciscan Connection, The Friends of African-American Families and Children Service Center, Inc. Future Stars Academy

Mathew’s-Dickey Boys and Girls Club Megan Meier Foundation Miriam Foundation National Council for Jewish Women Neighborhood Houses North Side Community School Northside Youth and Senior Service Center One Hope United Our Lady of Guadalupe School Our Lady’s Inn - St. Charles Our Lady’s Inn - St. Louis Our Little Haven Paraquad, Inc.

Provident, Inc. Puentes de Esperanza Queen of Peace Center Ready to Learn Releasing the Waters Worldwide, Inc. Santa’s Helpers Serving Our Community Kids, Corp.

Sherwood Forest Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Belleville Council Soulard School, The SoulFisher Ministries, The Sparrow’s Nest, The Springboard to Learning, Inc. SPROG Inc. St. Anthony of Padua Parish St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf St. Louis Arc St. Louis Classical Guitar Society, The St. Louis County Library Foundation St. Louis Learning Disabilities Assn.

St. Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources St. Martha’s Hall St. Rita Food Pantry St. Vincent Home for Children Strong Tower Ranch Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service TREE House of Greater St. Louis Tri-County Birthright, Inc. Vaughn Tenant Association Vincent Gray Academy Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois Walker Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorder Webster Child Care Center Webster Rock Hill Ministries Women In Charge Women’s Safe House, The Youth in Need

To make a difference in the lives of St. Louis kids donate online at oldnewsboysday.org.

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Kids’ charities depend on Old Newsboys

Sansones lead campaign to help at-risk children

BY JANICE DENHAM

No matter how chilly the weather, trading a one-of-akind newspaper on Thursday, Nov. 15, for a donation to Old Newsboys is warmly anticipated. Thousands of volunteers wearing bright green aprons do it every year to benefit more than 200 charities serving children in need.

The needs of kids, unfortunately, surface in greater amounts every year. As needs increase, luckily so does the intention of first-line groups whose hearts and hands spread sunshine to better those lives.

Old Newsboys is a year-round effort which provides grants and resources to help alleviate the needs. Its visibility brightens on the Thursday before every Thanksgiving when donations are accepted publicly to focus on providing practical items right down to the socks it puts on tiny toes and food that fills children’s hungry tummies.

Doug and Molly Sansone lead the way this year as chairmen of the 2018-2019 effort.

“My dad was an Old Newsboy years ago,” Doug said, “and I remember him going out to sell the papers in the cold.”

Their introduction to the organization came from Billy and Christi Busch. Billy stepped in as honorary chairman in 2015 following baseball Hall-of Famer Lou Brock, then actively chaired the organization over the last two years.

The “kid aspect” swayed the Sansones to assume leadership.

“We have six children ourselves. Any charities that involve children and are part of the St. Louis area attract us. That is clearly the mission of Old Newsboys. Its donation of 100 percent of the money from the public effort to the organization is a primary reason for us to commit our time and effort. The people who run it are very reliable and very efficient,” Doug said.

Molly grew up hearing about Old Newsboys, too.

“Helping fulfill local kids’ basic needs with a well-oiled machine – volunteers to management as a team– makes it easy to dive in,” she said.

The first campaign in 1957 collected $34,413. The amount has grown with a goal of covering requested needs. With outstanding events, including a recent Inaugural Polo Match in which Doug played, the goal has been raised as nonprofit agencies every year seek basics

that allow children to thrive.

Requests, which require substantiation of how any previous grant was used, include clothing, medicine, equipment, hygiene products, food, activity materials and other nonstop basic necessities.

Now in its 62nd year, Old Newsboys, a nonprofit organization itself, has raised millions of dollars for hundreds of children’s charities. Organized by the St. Louis Globe-Democrat and continued now by the Suburban Journals and St. Louis

Post-Dispatch, the event continues its association with newspapers. Local teens write stories about charities served by Old Newsboys to deliver the message of caretakers responding to today’s needs with donations secured by the organization.

Wearing a label of “charity of last resort,” Old Newsboys affects lives of children in both Missouri and Illinois as part of the metropolitan St. Louis area.

Volunteers man their stations primarily in the morning so people can donate on their way

to work or school. Some of them come from the ranks of the charities being served and schools providing assets or receiving funds for thousands of children.

The Sansones subscribe to the ideal of generations helping children in the community.

“We are doing this personally, but our firm, the Sansone Group, also is a supporter of Old Newsboys,” Doug said.

He and his wife, married almost 23 years, say it is an important family legacy they try to pass on to their children.

“Our kids get the message from both sides – the Sansones and the Checketts,” Molly added. “The oldest in our family is 21 and ages go down to 5. We like to get the kids involved in what we do, particularly if charity is involved. Our families have been heavily involved in many different local charities and we feel it is important for them to see that, so they can do it, too.”

They anticipate introducing Old Newsboys to more people who become active supporters for the future, too.

“Even though the charity has been in action many years, there are people who would love to be involved in this child-centered cause today,” Molly said. “Looking at goals for the year, we are adding events, adding friends, expanding to help more kids.”

Helping is a natural goal, Doug said, even in the smallest of ways by those with a healthy life. The Sansones look forward to getting to know individually some of the charities helped through this year’s campaign, as well as distribute grants to charities at a presentation in early 2019.

“How can you not love helping kids?” Molly asked.

Besides donations on Old Newsboys Day, the charity appreciates personal donations to alleviate the plight of needy children. The website http://www. oldnewsboysday.org is available around-the-clock and welcomes any amount to help kids.

Chairmen’s Charity choice welcomes needy citizens

BY JANICE DENHAM

war-torn countries and come here with nothing. They leave most of their families It was a family experience for the behind and come here legally. Little kids Sansones. are involved and it is an eye-opening situ“Going back years and years ago, my ation for ourselves and our own kids. There mother and father supported a nun who is always a big conversation with them on worked out of St. Pius X Catholic Church how important it is to help these people,” on Grand Avenue. This modern-day Moth- she said. er Teresa had absolutely no funding to help Offered a helping hand from big hearts, the people who were coming to our country newcomers get “a leg up” on the new syslegally to look for a better life,” said Doug tem as they negotiate the way through reSansone. settlement. “When they arrive, they have He and wife Molly Sansone are co- no money and don’t understand the culchairmen for the ture. Their English is 2018-19 Old Newsboys not good. We simply Campaign. help out those huAs the family grew man beings so they up and became incan thrive in our sovolved personally in ciety. It is a matter of charitable organizahuman dignity.” tions, the next genThe FIRST orgaeration helped Sister nization includes a Paulette Weindel, too. board of directors, of It naturally evolved which the now-refrom what they heard tired Sister Paulette and learned around the is a member. Doug’s family dinner table. sister, Cindy Finney, “We started assisting and her family are and my mom and dad primary helpers, sort of transitioned the too. Relatives and reins over to us. We forfriends interested in malized the effort into The human spirit is alive and well in the plight of refua 501(c)(3) charitable children, whether they are born in a free gees serve on FIRST’s organization, FIRST, to land or saved to live in one. board to make a difbefriend immigrants ference in the lives of in St. Louis. After all, somewhere in all our people fleeing from other countries. families’ histories, we were immigrants,” he “Those who needed help always found noted.

Sister Paulette,” Doug said. “She heard by Molly Sansone agreed about the im- word-of-mouth and she would call us. A portant mission of FIRST (Friends of sewing machine, some heaters. We would Immigrants & Refugees of St. Louis - go to the store and buy them and deliver http://firststl.org). As chairmen of Old them to Sister. It was important to be able to Newsboys this year, the Sansones have des- provide 30, 40, 50 window air conditioner ignated it to receive a $10,000 grant as the units to an apartment in oppressive heat.”

2018 Chairmen’s Charity of Choice.

To his older sister, demands on peo“Mostly these people are escaping ple fleeing homelands gives them “hero”

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DOUG AND MOLLY SANSONE

Doug and Molly Sansone and their children deliver Christmas presents to members of a family who came to St. Louis from Liberia as refugees. status. Finney said. “If this be you or me, we would take our families to get freedom against oppression, too. Some go back later and there is no one left. These people are just like us but they have lost everything to war - including their families.”

FIRST, she added, follows Sister Paulette’s philosophy. “The real goal, as Sister would say, is to get them to be good, contributing members of society. To do that, we just do basic things for them.”

Whether they provided uniforms and school supplies for children in elementary school or helped pay rent until a mom could go to work, they have seen FIRST’s success.

An influx of Vietnamese started the campaign. From an early Vietnamese family, a daughter who now works at the International Institute sometimes connects FIRST with specific needs.

“A lot of hardworking people came at one time from Bosnia,” Molly Sansone said about their path to becoming citizens.

“Now, you see so many of these families rehabbing their neighborhoods. They have started groceriesand become thriving citizens in the community.”

Refugees from Sudan, Afghanistan, Somalia and Eritrea are among those helped.

Doug and Molly and their children delivered Christmas presents to a family from Liberia last year. Illness and family health challenges have extended their involvement.

“We adjust to what they are facing.

Sometimes there is a little more desperate situation through illness or tragedy or greater needs of the children, so we help them a little longer,” Molly added.

Education is a primary objective upon arrival, Finney said, but no one who is hungry cares to do homework, so FIRST concentrates efforts on food, rent and gas bills.

Finney, an older sister in the eight-sibling Sansone clan, recalled her younger brother’s heart for helping people.

“One time when we delivered items like window air conditioners, Doug, who was only a teen then, helped take up a table and ended up emptying all the money out of his pockets to those people,” she said.

Human emotion is universal, she noted. “They live in fear, but respond with gratitude and joy.”

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Lou and Jackie Brock

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The mission of Old Newsboys is simple — to ensure that children who are at risk in our community, because of abuse or poverty, receive adequate food, shelter, clothing, medical care and are provided equal opportunity for social development.

Sansone Group, celebrating its 61st anniversary in commercial real estate, continues to extend its commitment to the St. Louis community by serving local children through organizations like Old Newsboys. Doug Sansone participates in day-to-day operation of the St. Louis-

Lou and Jackie Brock have stolen the hearts of St. Louisans. The Old Newsboys lineup has relied on them as active cheerleaders for kids and children’s charities since 1996. They personally support the annual golf tournament and leadership rallies, spread the word and invite others to join them in the Campaign for Kids. Not only have they hawked newspapers, but continue to extend a helping hand to the cause year-round.

based company with his father, CEO Anthony Sansone Sr., and three brothers – Jim, Nick and Tim Sansone. Sansone Group wholeheartedly supports the effort to improve the lives of youths in the local community. Doug and wife Molly take the plight of children to heart by working to fulfill the dreams of local youth. “Giving back to our community is important to Molly and me - particularly children’s charities as we have been blessed with six children of our own.”

P R ES I D E NTS C LU B Jay Schaeffer Shields

Bob Ciapciak

Scott Niekamp

- HALL OF FAME 2003 - CHAIR, BUSINESS EDITION 2003-07 - WETTERAU AWARD 2006 - FOUNDER, PRESIDENTS CLUB 2008-18 - BOARD MEMBER

- CHAIRMAN, OLD NEWSBOYS 2007-08 - HALL OF FAME 2009

- CHAIRMAN, OLD NEWSBOYS 2014-15 - HALL OF FAME 2007 - CHAIR, BUSINESS EDITION LEADER 2008-13 - BOARD MEMBER

Schaeffer Manufacturing Co.

Jay Schaeffer Shields, president of Schaeffer Manufacturing Co., sees Old Newsboys as a great way to give back to the community. He was recruited to help with Old Newsboys Day by Ted Wetterau, longtime chairman of Old Newsboys and founder of Shop ‘n Save. Giving back to the community is important, Shields emphasized. “Ted Wetterau asked me to step up and recruit other mid-sized companies to join in helping the kids,” he said. Shields also co-founded Sons & Daughters of Soulard on the Old Newsboys model to raise money for the homeless in Soulard. It connects with local business leaders to raise money for Peter & Paul Community Services. Shields and his wife, Maria, have four children.

Richard Mark Ameren Illinois

- HALL OF FAME 2015 Ameren has been an active supporter of Old Newsboys Day for many years. It’s a tradition our employees look forward to every November as they stand outside the Ameren headquarters in downtown St. Louis collecting donations for this special-edition newspaper featuring articles written by local high school students. Giving back to the communities we serve is a long-standing tradition of Ameren. By supporting Old Newsboys Day, we are able to focus on making the lives of children brighter with the holiday season right around the corner.

Richard J. Mark is chairman and president of Ameren Illinois Company.

Edward Jones

Bob Ciapciak serves as Partner, Office of the Managing Partner, at Edward Jones.

“The children of St. Louis are our future,” he said. “Old Newsboys Day helps provide them with things that many of us take for granted – everything from blankets to bikes. These gifts can literally transform the lives of children at risk because they are a clear sign that someone cares about them. Edward Jones is proud to continue our support of this extremely important organization.”

Akberet Boykin Farr

Emerson

Akberet Boykin Farr is vice president, diversity and inclusion, for Emerson. She has more than 20 years of experience in human resources, including organizational development, recruitment and retention, benefits administration and legal compliance. Before joining Emerson, Farr served as vice president of human resources at Nidec Motor Corporation.

She is a proud graduate of Saint Louis University where she completed both her graduate and undergraduate studies, earning a doctorate in philosophy, master’s degree in business administration and bachelor’s degree in science. Dedicated to serving the local St. Louis community, Farr serves on the Board of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and City Academy.

Mike Walsh

Niekamp Financial

Involved with Old Newsboys since 2004, Scott Niekamp, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, principal with Niekamp Financial, has seen first-hand results of community and business volunteers collaborating. He considers it an honor to serve St. Louis’ children through Old Newsboys. From the beginning, the team at Niekamp Financial has manned corners, volunteered at golf tournaments and collected donations. Most recently, Niekamp Financial hosted the VIP tent at the inaugural Old Newsboys Polo Match at Kräftig Fields.

“As our commitment and support for clients’ financial security needs have continued to grow,” he said, “so has our partnership with ONB and its support of families in need here in our local St. Louis community. I am inspired that the organization is committed to so many local children’s charities.”

- CHAIRMAN, OLD NEWSBOYS 2010-2012 - HALL OF FAME 2009 - BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Mike Walsh – former chairman – has been a corner volunteer since 1980, corporate sponsor and board member 10 years and chaired the charity from 2010-2012.

Walsh’s father instilled the organization’s rich and deep history as he left in early morning year after year to man a street corner in terrible weather. Local volunteer stories repeat this dedication. Board service gives Walsh first-hand witness to the emotional gratitude of organizations and individuals that Old Newsboys serves. “There is nothing more satisfying than handing a check to the executive director of one of the charities we serve and listening to the deep appreciation,” he said of the commitment to improving the lives of children. “No matter how bad the forecast, we know it is just one day, while the children served face their challenges every day.”

Kirk C. Stange and Paola Arzu Stange

Stange Law Firm, PC, is a family law firm with 18 locations in the Midwest in St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia, Springfield and Wichita. Paola is treasurer of Old Newsboys. Beyond their commitment to Old Newsboys, where they have received the “Making a Difference” and “Golden Plate” Awards, Paola is on the Board of Trustees of the Endangered Wolf Center and the Board of Directors of the Mid-County YMCA. At Maryville University, Kirk is a member of the National Leadership Council and the Advisory Council of Kids Rock Cancer. Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine includes Paola on the “Rising Stars” list and Kirk on the “Super Lawyers” list.

Investa Management

- CO-CHAIR, BUSINESS LEADER TEAM 2014-18 - HALL OF FAME 2015 - BOARD MEMBER - CO-CHAIR, DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 2018 Investa Management Group’s president Carl Bolm has created the perfect business combination of snow, wine and salt. His St. Louis-based companies – BSR Services snow and ice management provider, Cedar Lake Cellars winery and event venue, Champion Salt bulk de-icing road salt supplier, and Missouri Wine Wobble fun run – reflect his commitment to the local community. The active Old Newsboys board member is devoted to its mission to help area charities dedicated to the needs of at-risk children. He was appointed to Missouri’s Coordinating Board for Higher Education in 2017. He is a member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization and Young Leader Board (USO) and sits on Busey Bank Advisory Board. Other favorite charities include The Mission Continues, Operation Food Search, The BackStoppers and TREE House of Greater St. Louis.

Billy Busch

Ray Farris

- CHAIRMAN, OLD NEWSBOYS 2016-17 - HONORARY CHAIR 2015

- CHAIRMAN, OLD NEWSBOYS 2013 - BOARD PRESIDENT 2017-18 - HALL OF FAME 2017

William K. Busch Brewing Co.

Stange Law Firm, PC

- OLD NEWSBOYS SPIRIT 2015 - HALL OF FAME 2017 - BOARD TREASURER (PAOLA)

Carl Bolm

- BOARD MEMBER Billy Busch follows his family’s longstanding tradition of commitment to the Old Newsboys Campaign for Kids. His father, August A. “Gussie” Busch, was chair of Old Newsboys Day in 1966, then stepped onto the pavement for many years to help sell the special edition. “It is an honor to rally around an organization which raises money to help children. My father was always excited to get up early on those cold mornings to help kids who don’t have their basic needs met,” Busch said. With his own family in prime learning ages of 12 to 26, he and wife Christi hope to extend his family’s legacy of bringing heartwarming moments to the community of all ages – particularly children in need – while continuing the Busch brewing heritage that his great-grandfather started.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Ray Farris strengthens, encourages and improves our community as the ultimate Old Newsboy. As president and publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, he shares the passion of Old Newboys with the entire company, leading those who create, print and distribute the newspaper and online products. “I’m just one of hundreds at the Post-Dispatch who are devoted to the Old Newsboys mission to help the children of St. Louis,” said Farris. “It’s our goal to inform the region about the important work being done and to provide a channel for our community to get involved. Our employees are proud of their commitment to Old Newsboys and, together, we can all make a difference.”

Steve Noles

Imo’s Pizza

- HALL OF FAME 2014 - CO-CHAIR, BUSINESS LEADER TEAM 2014-18 - BOARD MEMBER - CO-CHAIR, DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 2018 Imo’s Pizza, Noles Restaurants/Properties and Old Newsboys have been associated for many years in a partnership that has provided immense rewards and fulfillment for all. With more than 50 employees working corners annually, we are proud to be part of such a wonderful organization that provides support to those in need here in our hometown. The history of Old Newsboys’ support for the many youth charities in the community and enthusiasm from our employees to volunteer on Old Newsboys Day has become an annual tradition. As a long-standing member of the Old Newsboys Board, it brings me great joy to be affiliated with St. Louis’ most respected charity that continues to change the lives of children year and year.

Peter von Gontard and Susie von Gontard

Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard

Susie and Peter von Gontard Sr. believe in supporting activities that help youths thrive in the St. Louis community. Peter is senior counsel and a founding member of Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard law firm, with peer acclaim among “Best Lawyers in America” and “Missouri / Kansas Super Lawyers.” Always eager to score high points to present polo as a sport which raises funds for youth betterment, Susie was instrumental in bringing the September match to Old Newsboys and Peter looks forward to announcing the game again at the “second annual” match in 2019 at Kräftig Polo Field.

B US I N ESS L EA D E RS Heutel Family Sunset Ford

Just as the Heutel family five generations ago looked on the positive side of the street with a splendid view of the sunset in south St. Louis, today the great- and greatgreat-grandsons of Peter Heutel have faith that organizations like Old Newsboys can alleviate inequities among children so they can be energized to move into the world unhindered by inequities. We look forward to continuing a longstanding relationship and support the organization’s efforts to improve children’s lives. Sunset Auto Repair and Supply Co. became a cornerstone in the community more than 100 years ago.

Bill Corrigan

Lisa Clark

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

- BOARD SECRETARY “Old Newsboys is truly a community effort” said Lisa Clark, vice president of market development for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “From the students writing for the Old Newsboys Day edition of the paper to the dedicated work of each charity, we’re all focused on making life better for the children.” Her expertise in research, strategic planning and marketing is vital to the Old Newsboys’ mission.

Don Hutcheson

Armstrong Teasdale LLP

Saint Louis Bread Co.

- HALL OF FAME 2015 - CHAIRMAN, ALLOCATION COMMITTEE

- HALL OF FAME 2007

Bill Corrigan has been voted by his peers as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” / “Missouri / Kansas Super Lawyers” and one of the “Top Lawyers in St. Louis.”

He was one of the youngest presidents to be elected in the history of The Missouri Bar. Corrigan serves as outside general counsel to many St. Louis family-owned and closely held businesses on their legal needs. He is also recognized as a top business litigation attorney, having tried cases in five states.

Joe and Lucia Duggan

C-Suite Strategic Counsel LLC

From the White House and State Department staffs to the executive suite of the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, Joe Duggan has offered expertise to leaders of great organizations for four decades. Joe and his wife, Lucia, returned home from Saudi Arabia to St. Louis in 2015. Joe owns C-Suite Strategic Counsel LLC, with associates based in New York, Los Angeles and Washington. They represent international, national and local clients. Services include executive speeches and reports, media relations strategy and execution, and national and international government relations.

Don Hutcheson recently celebrated his 16-year anniversary with Saint Louis Bread Co. That was where he first encountered Old Newsboys Day in 1996. “I understand that Old Newsboys Day is very driven with youth organizations that play an integral part in the community,” Hutcheson said. “Those children are the future leaders of America and, therefore, we need to help some of these youth experience things that they might not otherwise get to.” Saint Louis Bread Co. donates its unsold bakery items to approximately 250 local hunger relief organizations. In 2017, over $8.5 million worth of unsold product was donated back to the local community.

Tim Maynard

Overcrest Capital Advisors, LLC

For Tim Maynard, president of Overcrest Capital Advisors, Old Newsboys’ mission is vital - improving local children’s lives and serving as a social safety net for a greatly underserved and overlooked community, children who are homeless or in crisis. Tim, wife Denise and their two children have called St. Louis home since 2012. “Professionally, my efforts are focused on providing transaction advisory services to buyers and sellers of middle market companies. Overcrest facilitates deployment of capital to build growing businesses that contribute to the betterment of society, providing people with opportunities to thrive and develop their own paths to achievement. It is an honor to contribute to the enrichment of our adopted community,” he said.

Robert H. Mooney

The Omega Group UBS Financial Services

- OLD NEWSBOYS SPIRIT 2017 A fifth-year Business Leader, Rob Mooney continues to be amazed with the impact Old Newsboys has on the St. Louis community. “St. Louis is a gem of a city. It is a strong arts and cultural community. It has been important to me to support children’s charities in the community and do meaningful work on their behalf,” he said. The attraction spurs him to attract others to the commitment. “It is a privilege to be involved with Old Newsboys. This iconic organization makes a meaningful difference in the lives of so many children,” Mooney added.

Danny R. Pogue Midwest BankCentre

Danny R. Pogue serves as the Executive Vice President, Head of Commercial Banking Division, of Midwest BankCentre. Under his direction, the commercial banking division focuses on growing business and strengthening relationships in the footprint of Midwest BankCentre. Pogue joined Midwest BankCentre in January 2010, has over 30 years of experience in commercial banking. He was former president of the Lemay Chamber of Commerce and is an active director for Lemay Development Corporation and Chairman of YMCA South County. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University.

Dr. Emily Johnson G’Sell Magnolia Family Dental

Magnolia Family Dental is proud to support Old Newsboys Fund for Children’s Charites. Dr. Emily Johnson G’Sell believes that children are our greatest hope for the future and we must invest in them today. She received her bachelor of science degree from Truman State University and then graduated with honors from the School of Dentistry at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. As a “born-and-raised St. Louis girl” who values her own family very much, she is delighted to be able to practice in her hometown.

Jim Foster

Mary Ann Wagner

Steve Newstead

- HALL OF FAME 2014

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- HALL OF FAME 2005 - CHAIR, CORPORATE TEAM 2006-17 - BOARD MEMBER

McMahon Berger, PC Jim Foster, partner with McMahon Berger PC, one of the oldest and largest labor and employment law firms in the Midwest, has represented management for over 35 years.

Old Newsboys is one way he supports the Greater St. Louis community where he was born and raised. Foster considers it his privilege and honor to help. “Becoming a Business Leader is what I hope to be only the first step in developing a more significant effort to increase opportunities for children throughout the area,” he said. Foster and McMahon Berger believe Old Newsboys Day is a strong player in supporting and fostering a stronger community. Their local clients share a belief that local support of worthwhile causes helps guarantee a bright future for our region.

John M. Hessel

Lewis Rice LLC

- HALL OF FAME 2015 John M. Hessel is a business leader who is deeply committed to the St. Louis community. He is a partner and management committee member of Lewis Rice LLC and has received many recognitions, including the 14th Annual Golden Plate Hall of Fame Award recognizing his support to the Old Newsboys Campaign. “I believe deeply in the mission of this campaign, because investing in the health and well-being of our community’s at-risk children is our shared responsibility. Lewis Rice is proud to provide support to this important initiative again this year,” Hessel said.

Steve Wisniewski

RubinBrown LLP

Steve Wisniewski, partner in RubinBrown’s Wealth Advisory Services Group, reminisced about being a newsboy more than 40 years ago, selling the St. Louis Post-Dispatch to offices in Clayton. “I still remember the 25-cent tip I received from the esteemed lawyer, Charles Shaw. Being a newsboy was a tough job that helped build a foundation for my future. Now I have the opportunity to support the same organization.” Old Newsboys’ mission of serving at-risk children within the St. Louis community aligns with RubinBrown’s core value of devotion to community.

Suburban Journals of Greater St. Louis

When Mary Ann Wagner began her volunteer role with Old Newsboys Day in 1996, the fund-raiser brought in about $100,000 a year. The campaign has flourished, raising more than $600,000 annually in recent years to touch the lives of more local children. Wagner attributes Old Newsboys’ success to dedicated leaders, team members and the commitment of the Post-Dispatch and STLtoday.com. She said, “It has been a privilege to work with so many dedicated individuals like Lou and Jackie Brock, Bob Ciapciak, Mike Walsh, Jay Schaeffer Shields, Scott Niekamp and Billy Busch, plus the current chairmen, Doug and Molly Sansone, in attempting to improve the lives of St. Louis’ children.”

Brad Goss

SmithAmundsen LLC Brad Goss, managing partner of SmithAmundsen’s St. Louis office, has more than 35 years’ experience providing services in real estate development, zoning, subdivision, construction, leasing and municipal law. He represents developers, homeowners associations, banks, contractors, subcontractors and governmental entities. His clients operate in home building, lending, land development, commercial development, commercial leasing and public/private incentive financing. Notably, Goss originated and drafted legislation providing development rights for qualifying TAD special districts and has represented clients in matters related to NID, CIDs and TIFs.

Mike Costello

University of Missouri-St. Louis Michael J. Costello is an assistant teaching professor in the field of business law and international business at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, encouraging students through participation as volunteers in Old Newsboy Day to give back to their community.

Steve Newstead considers it a privilege to be involved in Old Newsboys. He became involved in 2003 as a partner at RubinBrown LLP. Since retiring in 2015, Newstead is thrilled to now have opportunity to continue working with leaders at Lee Enterprises and board members focused on raising money for underserved children in our community.

His passion for organizations and community projects like Old Newsboys shows. “Old Newsboys Day is a great St. Louis tradition. It’s really gratifying to know that the money raised through generous corporate donations and on the street in November benefits hundreds of local children’s charities,” he said.

Jeff Hill

Westview Media Jeff worked in Chicago for 10 years editing television programs and feature film for a production house before returning home to St. Louis in 2009 and founding Westview Media. He graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2004 with a double major in cinematography and AVID editing. While filming Old Newsboys Day in 2012, he learned about the organization’s worthy cause and how his own company’s professional and personal efforts could make a difference both creatively and collaboratively. Westview Media is pleased to be a sponsor for this worthwhile charity that helps needy and at-risk children in St. Louis.

William Shaffner MOHELA

Since 2004, William Shaffner has been director of business development and government relations at MOHELA. Since its creation in 1981, MOHELA has been dedicated to excellent customer service and helping generations of students achieve a higher education. MOHELA is the fourth largest servicer of federal and private student loans based on volume of loans and dollars serviced. More than 500 full-time staff members work with students and schools across the nation, serving more than 2.5 million borrowers representing over $57.8 billion in student debt. MOHELA is proud to support Old Newsboys and sends grateful appreciation for their contributions to the local community.

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The year in review Old Newsboys puts street sales, baseball, golf, polo and ‘fun’ into fund-raising for local kids’ projects

(1) Mike Walsh leads volunteers ready to accept donations for the newspaper on Old Newsboys Day 2017. (2) Former Chairman Billy Busch and daughter Haley hawk Old Newsboys publications to help at-risk children. (3) Doug Sansone, this year’s co-chairman, leads foursome ready “fore” golf. (4) Members of the Old Newsboys Board of Directors. (5) From left, 2018 co-chairmen Doug and Molly Sansone, Peter and Susie von Gontard and 2014-2015 chairman Scott Niekamp at Busch Stadium when the St. Louis Cardinals salute Old Newsboy volunteers. (6) Doug and Molly Sansone prepare to chair Old Newsboys for the cause of children in need. (7) Carl and Gabriella Bolm, left, and Jim and Betsy Foster enjoy wine-tasting at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis.

(8) Ray Farris, 2013 chairman, on grant distribution day at Edward Jones Headquarters. (9) From left, Steve Newstead, Steve Noles and Carl Bolm proudly tip Old Newsboys’ caps. (10) Friends from STL Motorcars enjoy polo match. (11) Carl Bolm, left, and Steve Noles at Old Newsboys Polo Match. (12) Riders on Kräftig team win close match against the Imo’s team. (13) Scott Niekamp and (14) Paola Stange congratulate Old Newsboys grant recipients. (15) Old Newsboys Grant recipients.

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SINCE 1957, OLD NEWSBOYS DAY HAS BEEN FORTUNATE TO HAVE A HISTORY OF IMPRESSIVE LEADERS. YEAR AFTER YEAR.

OUR CHAIRMEN THEY AND THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS WHO STAND WITH THEM HAVE BEEN DEDICATED TO THOSE CHILDREN AT RISK.

Whitelaw T. Terry 1958 Jimmy Conzelman 1959 Stan Musial 1960 Leif J. Sverdrup 1961 David R. Calhoun 1962 J. W. McAfee 1963 Ethan A.H. Shepley 1964 Edwin M. Clark 1965 William A. McDonnell 1966 August A. Busch 1967 James P. Hickok 1968 Frederic M. Pierce 1969 Harry F. Harrington 1970 Richard A. Goodson 1971 J. Arthur Baer 1972 Joseph A. Simpkins 1973 (No Chairman) 1974 Donald E. Lasater 1975 August A. Busch III 1976 Robert F. Hyland 1977 Clarence C. Barksdale 1978 Charles F. Knight 1979 John W. Hanley 1980 R. Hal Dean 1981 Leonor K. Sullivan 1982 Robert R. Hermann 1983 David S. Lewis 1984 Edward J. Schnuck 1985 Edward W. Frantel 1986 Donald N. Brandin 1987 William E. Cornelius 1988 William Maritz 1989 Dr. William Danforth 1990 G. Duncan Bauman 1991 Samuel Hayes 1992 Blanche Touhill 1993 Horace Wilkins, Jr. 1994 Craig Schnuck 1995 Rod Zimmerman 1996 Mark Lamping 1997 Ted Wetterau Bob Costas, Honorary Chair 1998 Karen Carroll Jack Buck, Honorary Chair 1999 Lou and Jackie Brock 2000 Tim Dorsey Georgia Frontiere, Honorary Chair 2001 Ted Wetterau Mike Bush, Honorary Chair 2002 Ted Wetterau Ozzie Smith, Honorary Chair 2003 Deanna Daughhetee & Ray Vinson Andy Benes, Honorary Chair 2004 Deanna Daughhetee & Ray Vinson Albert and Deidre Pujols, Honorary Chairs 2005 Marilyn Fox 2006 Marilyn Fox Mike Jones, 2005-06 Honorary Chair 2007 Robert Ciapciak Scott Linehan, Honorary Chair 2008 Robert Ciapciak Mary Strauss, Honorary Chair 2009 Ronald & Midge Krueger 2010 Mike Walsh Martin Duggin, Honorary Chair 2011 Mike Walsh 2012 Mike Walsh 2013 Ray Farris Kevin Demoff, Honorary Chair 2014 Scott Niekamp 2015 Scott Niekamp Billy Busch, Honorary Chair 2016 Billy Busch 2017 Billy Busch 2018 Doug & Molly Sansone 1957

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age 18 to assess, educate and prepare them to move into local school systems with their peers.

SJI patients receive audiological care beginning at birth. A licensed audiologist gives patients and their families an explanation of the type of hearing loss

Olivia receives her first set of hearing aides at 8 weeks. Research indicates that the earlier infants receive devices, the more natural their speech and language develops.

they have and the effects that loss will have on their language. From there, children go through a specialized listening and spoken language learning curriculum. Every child and family, no matter the situation, is welcomed with open arms.

“We serve those who are unserved – a main value of the sisters who began our mission,” said Zareena Koch, director of development.

Of course, there are children at SJI whose deafness is not their main worry in life. Children receiving an education at the school often have been deafened as a result of another medical reasons such as leukemia.

“About half of our children have something else going on in their lives, but everyone has the right to hear his or her mom’s voice,” Koch said.

SJI has a long relationship with Old Newsboys, going back to its first grant in 1995.

“Our goal is to amplify children.

Grants from Old Newsboys help pay for ear molds and loaner aides until a child’s comes in, so that they do not miss out

OLD NEWSBOYS on a second of sound,” Koch said.

People from all over the country come to SJI to receive help. Innovation over the decades has helped children to hear, learning with early intervention in the home and carrying on tasks with clinic therapy. Now, children also receive internet-based teletherapy, allowing its techniques helping those who cannot be with trained staff in person.

Some families decide to move where the action is centered. Monica and her family moved from Wisconsin to Missouri when she was 7 years old to attend SJI. At age 5, Monica underwent surgery and received an implant. However, as she entered first grade, she was not at the same place as all the other children.

“She came home from school every day looking like she had been through the war,” said Kathy, Monica’s mom.

“She was delayed, she wasn’t getting it, she was not reading and she was really shy. It was just heartbreaking to see this kid that you know is in there and not be able to get her out.”

Monica’s family began a tour of oral schools she might attend. After they first stepped into SJI, they knew it was the right place for Monica.

“When we walked into St. Joe’s, we knew we had found our new home,” Kathy said. “I’ll never forget what they said to us. I sat down at the table, and they said, ‘We will figure out how she learns, and that is how we will teach her.’”

Once at SJI, Monica came out of her shell. She flourished as she began to learn language from the environment around her. Her parents noticed that, while they were talking, Monica could understand them and even commented on what they were saying. It was a welcome turn-around.

“People always tell us that Monica is such a happy kid and we agree. We were so close to losing that happy kid, but instead we have a young woman who is venturing out into the world with the confidence to discover who she is. SJI has been a huge part of that happiness and that confidence,” said Kathy, the proud and grateful mother.

SJI works to give every patient an experience like Monica’s. The goal is to teach language to each child, so he or she can go out into the community and communicate with others. It is the key that opens the way to success in the child’s future.

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A St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf audiologist, Missouri/Illinois licensed and doctorateprepared, specializes in amplifying young children. Once they can hear, the work of auditory and language skills can begin.

Anna, an SJI speech therapist, works with a student on action words in the toddler class, an essential age for connecting language to important social skills and interactions.

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Emerson is proud to support institutions and organizations in our communities helping people in need, broadening experiences, and improving quality of life.

One of the organizations we are proud to support is Old Newsboys Day and its mission of helping children at risk in the St. Louis area.

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motive is to make kids feel like they do not stand out because of race or ethnicity, but they are just as important as the kid directly across from them.

Stephanie Smith, parent and grant coordinator for the center, explained the joy of celebrating Old Newsboys Day, a source of assistance since 2010.

“Our children benefit, our families benefit and it is rewarding to take part in this special day each year. It is always fun to gather families, staff and volunteers, bundle up and wave those newspapers every November,” Smith noted.

“We routinely serve children in the

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care and adoptive care systems in the St. Louis area. Some have special needs or their families may be learning English.

Volunteers and teachers help provide the five essential pillars of importance in a child’s early stages of life: trust, love, empathy, compassion and joy. No matter a child’s past experiences in the world, the program encourages children to treat others as they wish to be treated.

Smith said, “I have worked at the organization for five years and what I love is that I am constantly learning. The children teach me to slow down, connect, laugh and look with wonder at the world. Staff and educators have taught me about child development, brain

Care to Learn’s reach helps provide for health, hunger and hygiene needs of Missouri students in 34 school districts.

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percent of children who live in poverty in Southwest Missouri. Since 2008, Care to Learn has helped under-resourced students more than 900,000 times across the state.

Care to Learn partners with public school professionals who identify students who have trouble meeting their basic needs. Services are provided rapidly and discreetly. Examples of typical requests include eyeglasses, shoes, doctor visits, deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, food, lice kits, mattresses,

Christine Grosch, early childhood educator, celebrates language and early literacy with her students in the Horizons room at University City Children’s Center. Horizons teachers add the “wow” to a child’s day with activities, like a recent one where corn was popped while still on the cob.

foster and/or adoptive care system.

UCCC is committed to providing innovative, quality care and education to a racially, culturally, developmentally and a socioeconomically diverse population of children between the ages of six weeks and six years in a nurturing environment that provides supportive services to families,” Smith said.

The program, which began with 28 children, enrolls about 252 kids from more than 35 local zip codes each year.

The student population consists of about half Caucasian, up to one-third African American and the rest with other origins, many of them from foster

research and the importance of investing early. I see in visible ways, every day, that what happens early in life lasts a lifetime.”

UCCC programs - LUME, Nutritional, Seed to Table and Healthy Minds - help increase kids’ mental health and educational growth. UCCC is the model school for LUME, with four focus areas in the community: professional development, workforce development, family education programs and community engagements. The children’s center proudly shows its classrooms, gardens, playgrounds and resources on tours at 4 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. Fridays.

Staff in the Hazelwood School District who help implement Care to Learn are, left to right, Christian Bertel, Matt Phillips and Kimberly McKenzie.

and other day-to-day needs. Everyday items help smooth a path for success in the future.

Helping satisfy those needs, a recent grant from Old Newsboys helped provide relief with a diverse group of

items: nutritional backpacks, food compensation, hygiene products and eyeglasses.

Annie Mayrose, Greater St. Louis Region’s director, said, “Student identities are kept strictly confidential, needs are typically filled within 24 to 48 hours, and done so in a dignified way to avoid any potential shame or stigma.”

The impact on students is major.

A local nurse said, “One of our students received a new pair of shoes from Care to Learn. He said they were the softest shoes he’d ever had. His (old) shoes had no insoles and just hard plastic circles inside.”

Care to Learn makes use of caring volunteers by offering multiple opportunities to which volunteers can commit their time. Online, individuals also have the ability to donate gifts that go directly to students in need.

The organization builds support for its mission through corporate sponsorships, grants and special events.

In early October, Care to Learn hosted the Panther Run, its 8th annual charity run. This event, hosted by Drury University, contributed all proceeds to the organization’s student programs.

A new event this year was Celebrity Draft & Dine where guests at each table bid to share dinner with a celebrity attending the event. Among those who graciously shared tables were Jon Hamm, Ozzie Smith, Brett Hull, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Mike Shannon, Isaac Bruce, Danny Cox, Darren Pang, Danny Cox, Barret Jackman, Kelly Chase and Bob Plager.

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FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER

Smile eases strain of daily struggles

Art from the Heart auctions more than 60 pieces of art created from the heart , soul and talent of kids with cancer in St. Louis.

KIRSTYN CORBETT Senior Francis Howell High School

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he term “healing” is defined as the process of causing a wound, injury or person to return to physical health. For the Friends of Kids with Cancer, healing is a multi-faceted affair that delves much deeper than just physical trauma.

The charitable organization specializes in providing financial, educational, emotional and recreational support to children undergoing or who have undergone cancer treatment, along with assistance to their families.

The charity, established in 1992, was founded by two mothers whose children were undergoing treatment, along with an education specialist working with the families and seeing the struggles that accompany childhood cancer.

“They had started talking about needing to come up with some way for kids to at least leave with a smile in what was, oftentimes, a painful procedure,” explained Tim Mickelson, director. “They had specifically wanted to focus on the non-medical side of the equation – the emotional, educational and recreational side – and came up with the idea of a toy box.”

Every time a child had a treatment session, he or she would pick a toy and, in spite of the pain that day, leave with a smile and a good memory.

Twenty-six years later, this small deed has developed into numerous programs. Emotional, educational and recreational support continues to promote

the original mantra of Helping Kids with Cancer: Be kids!

The programs extend past the patient’s time for treatment and focus on assisting their families as well.

“We provide counseling, both in group and individual sessions, for parents and siblings to express their emotions to an audience that understands what they’re feeling. This helps them focus on more positive and hopeful aspects of the

“The organization has been there for my son when he had to go through two different battles. They’ve completely spoiled him rotten, as well as our family, to help us get through everything and forget all of the everyday grind you have to go through,” Edwards said. “It’s nice to be able to go out as a family and have financial assistance, providing toys for the kids, sending us places, having their special parties – which is good for us

Proud modeling stars whose background is helped by Friends of Kids with Cancer walk the runway with friends, mentors and celebrities at an annual fashion show and boutique.

situation,” Mickelson said. “In these circumstances, it is critically important that families can continue to play and have fun together. We want them to have reasons to laugh, smile, enjoy being together, and forget about cancer – even if it’s just for a short time.”

Donielle Edwards found resources helped both her son’s journey and her own.

meeting other people – and being able to connect with the other families that are going through similar situations.”

To provide these joyful occasions, the organization arranges for families to receive opportunities like seats at sports events, throwing out the first pitch at a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game and group-sponsored events. More fun comes

at annual community events, including a 5K walk-run, Christmas Wonderland celebration and fashion show and boutique.

This year, the fashion show and boutique on Nov. 8 was planned for The RitzCarlton St. Louis. At the 26th anniversary show, the classic lunchtime fashion event showcased 30 current and former patients walking the runway alongside an adult connected to the organization or the patient’s individual treatment. At the dinner show, members of the St. Louis Blues hockey team walked the runway, too.

“On that day, the room is full of incredible love and support,” Mickelson said.

“This is a day where cancer does not exist. It’s a day about being the star from the moment that you walk into The Ritz and a day where cancer is kicked to the curb.”

These events are opportunities for children and parents to connect with others in similar circumstances and provide funding for the program.

“While everyone cares and loves you for you, no one understands the situation more than other parents who have experienced having a child go through treatment, so these events provide opportunities to smile and experience joy with others around you who have experienced exactly what you’re experiencing,” Mickelson said.

The Friends of Kids with Cancer program puts this money solely toward St. Louis families, the only requirement to receive assistance from the organization.

“We will never refuse a child assistance,” Mickelson said. “Cancer is color blind. It knows no distinction of race, language or gender. Our view is a kid is a kid is a kid and if there is a kid in St. Louis who has cancer, we’re going to be there for him.”

CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING

Concern for children includes diapers JESSICA STACKER Senior Villa Duchesne High School

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ffordable childcare is not easy to come by for many parents and families. Cornerstone Center for Early Learning breaks the barrier between affordable childcare and quality education for young children.

Cornerstone serves families of all economic backgrounds. This organization was founded in 1969 in the St. Louis Shaw neighborhood with full accreditation and has upheld the same promises since then.

The staff is committed to caring for the whole child. Many of them have dedicated 15 years or more to educating and adhering to each child’s emotional and social needs.

This service suits working families perfectly because its hours are 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. year-round, not just during the traditional school year.

Tuition is determined on a sliding scale so families are only responsible for paying what they can afford based on personal financial circumstances. Families who wish to enroll a child may reach out to Cornerstone and receive a two-page enrollment packet with an application fee of $20.

Cornerstone checks the boxes for many aspects of diversity. While children of all economic backgrounds are invited to attend, many students live in poverty and 46 percent attend the program free because

Early learners at Cornerstone Center embrace the warmth of Old Newsboys’ support.

they qualify under state guidelines.

In 2017, eighty-four percent of students were from St. Louis City, but the remaining student body came from as far away as St. Charles County and Illinois. Many racial groups are represented, with about half African-American. Cornerstone’s emphasis is on helping any family in need of its services, not isolating them by priority groups.

Cornerstone children are provided with a nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack.

Basic necessities such as diapers, infant formula and medical, dental, vision, hearing and developmental screenings are provided with no additional cost to families.

This is where Old Newsboys has come to

the rescue. Cornerstone Center for Early Learning has received support for its onsite Diapering Program from the organization for the past six years. Diapering supplies are provided to children younger than age 3 while they are on-site Monday through Friday.

Director Jami Melton said, “The school fully understands that buying diapers may present financial stress for some families, so alleviating this burden can be critical.

Cornerstone is extremely thankful for the help from the Old Newsboys Day organization because this service would not be possible without them.”

The school helps relieve financial stress in other ways, too. Speech, physical and

occupational therapy are provided at no charge to families whose children need these treatments. Other necessities such as clothing, food, toys, books and much more are donated to children and their caretakers.

Learning, of course, is a vital component for Cornerstone.

Melton said, “Cornerstone strives to prepare students for a lifetime of positive social interaction and learning.”

From the first step into the center, they begin their path in the basics of reading, writing, math, science and art. The program provide hands-on experiences while learning with activities children love: playing in water, pounding on dough, drawing, painting, singing and dancing.

These methods are working efficiently as shown by students scoring “on target” or above the national average for learning in 2017.

In last spring’s annual Family Satisfaction Survey, offered optionally and anonymously, 100 percent of respondents ranked Cornerstone very high or extremely high and believe their children are being prepared for future success in school. Responses included, “Thank you for providing a nurturing, safe place for children,” and “Our family loves this center!”

Touching the staff the most for their lasting impact on children and families, one statement said, “Cornerstone staff and teachers are like extended family to me and my children. I am so grateful to have found a childcare center where my children are nurtured and where I feel supported.”

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CARDINAL RITTER SENIOR SERVICES

Grandparents connect, support MARTIN TRUJILLO CARRAZCO Senior Ritenour High School

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ealizing that there is a need for senior citizen care and guidance, Cardinal Ritter Senior Services (CRSS) has provided help for the elderly in need of affordable housing, dementia care, independent living, assisted living and volunteer opportunities for almost 60 years.

Founded in 1960, the Cardinal Ritter Institute was formed to advocate for the growing senior citizen population. In 2004, the institute was renamed Cardinal Ritter Senior Services to better describe the services offered. Today, CRSS is the largest agency under the Catholic Charities Federation.

CRSS prides itself on the four pillars addressed in its mission statement: love, compassion, hope and integrity. These pillars then shape the work done

by CRSS. Of course, being a “senior” still offers ways to grow. A new stage of adulthood on the drawingboard might involve care for a younger generation.

One of many programs offered by CRSS, Relatives Acting as Parents Program (RAPP), offers financial assistance and a network for relatives, usually grandparents, who are responsible for caring for young family members. It assumed an official duty at a St. Louis Cardinals game this fall.

“Our Relatives Acting as Parents participated for the first time in the First Pitch Ceremony on Sept. 14, in which one of our participants threw out the first pitch during the ceremony,” said Ebony Glover, who works in the

The annual Grandparents Day is a special occasion for families overseen by a grandparent and supported with services by Cardinal Ritter Senior Services.

social services department. It is just another way CRSS covers those pillars it embraces, she acknowledged.

Its tribute day to grandparents, typically held on the national “holiday” in September, is a multi-generational party of food, entertainment and activity.

The organization asked Old Newsboys to help provide clothing, school supplies, winter coats and shoes for the children it supports through its Relatives Acting as Parents program.

Elizabeth Bujnak, a grandmother receiving help from the organization for older support-

ing relatives, listed ways she has benefited while raising her grandchildren.

“What doesn’t this program do for me?” she asked. “They help you with Christmas gifts, they help you with bills and they help you take your kids to fun events. They do lots

of things for the children, like give them uniforms for school. These are the services I’ve been helped with and it’s wonderful. I couldn’t be making it without them right now as a grandparent,” Bujnak said.

Additionally, she has felt the program’s support over and above the financial and m a te r i a l . C RSS p rov i d e s workers who help in personal relations, too.

“You didn’t know you were going to be in these circumstances and now you are. The help is phenomenal,” Bujnak said. “Ms. Ebony is my social worker and she’s just so wonderful. She’s the nicest lady and you can talk to her about anything.

She went with me to my disability hearing. They are there for you, give you support and provide a safety net.”

Glover sees it simply as a way of life at CCRS. According to its mission, members “honor choices and maintain the quality of life for senior adults by ‘doing the right thing, in the right way, for the right reason, every time.’

This is how we live our mission.

It is our way of life at Cardinal Ritter Senior Services.”

There is always a need for funds and volunteers, but those in the front trenches dig in to help where needed.

Glover believes her personal stake in this organization has allowed her to proudly help those with voices that need to be heard.

“Over the last six years, this organization has provided me with the opportunity to become an advocate for the seniors in the community who feel they don’t have a voice. I enjoy every aspect of my duties and take pride in being able to continue connecting those seniors in the community with resources they may be in need of,” Glover said.

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Assistance gains pride and housing Empowering parents to rebuild their lives and families

MACKENZIE PUGH Senior Francis Howell North High School

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he building at 705 Summit Ave. in East Saint Louis is a sturdy, red-brick, two-story – the kind where a person sees character just by looking at it.

Previously a rectory belonging to St. Adalbert’s Catholic Parish,

the building has lived multiple lives.

Originally, Vincent Gray Alternative High School served as a high school for students unable to continue in the local public schools. An expansion left the building empty. In 1993, from the bones of the old Vincent Gray Alternative High School, the Family Center was born.

“The empty building would have just gone the way of many other buildings in the area,” Sister Carol Lehmkuhl said. “Some ideas came up that maybe there

Participants of the Women’s Circle and their families enjoy learning about - and petting - livestock during a recent outing to Willoughby Farms in Collinsville.

was another way of using the buildings that had once been the high school.”

According to Sister Carol, founder, that was when Family Center started. Its goal was to work with low-income families and help them to be independent and proud of themselves. This is achieved by offering programs like Women’s Circle, a support system for women and their families, and programs targeted for assisting seniors. Other opportunities involve families of all ages.

After a couple years of working with families, it became clear that the abundance of abandoned homes and a need for affordable housing was high on the list of needs of the community.

The East Side Heart & Home Center’s target was to build and provide homes for families in need.

In the beginning, the programs operated independently. After several years, it was obvious that the needs provided by the two organizations went hand in hand, so a consolidation formed East Side Heart & Home Family Center. Some local residents have benefited from multiple aspects of the programs.

“Participation with the Family Center has been good for me because I got my GED from here, and it gives me chances to do things that I’ve never done, like going to Grant’s Farm and pumpkin patches, with my kids,” said Sharon Wildourn, a longtime participant.

Sister Carol sees results that are stunning for individuals, but also broader than simply oneon-one with residents.

“It’s good work, it’s hard work and I think we have helped a lot of people learn to appreciate the

Sister Mary Ann leads a science experiment with Chrissy, LaParis, Damion and Acapella during STEM summer camp at the Family Center in East St. Louis.

City of East St. Louis, because that’s our intention to try to change the negative opinion of the city,” Sister Lehmkuhl said.

“We want to show that East St. Louis ... has some wonderful people, hard-working people that just need good opportunities to advance jobs and get good schooling and such. That’s what, in our little way, we try to provide.”

In order to ensure they are on the right track in helping the community, the organization incorporates families into its governing structure.

A housing committee works with the program, mixing people who already have gone through the program and other individuals interested in the work of East Side Heart & Home. They look at, assess and speak to local people to determine ways for the program to move forward and help the community succeed.

“I think success – the definition of success – is not to be necessarily recognized nationally but to be recognized by your family or yourself as someone who has stayed the course and succeeded in the goal that they’re trying to accomplish,” Sister Carol said. “Maybe to help their kids become a little bit better than they were and to have them have a little bit more opportunity than they did when they first came to live in East St. Louis.”

The organization is mainly funded through fundraisers and grant writing, as it receives no federal funding. Newsletters sent twice a year help spread the word. Its Old Newsboys grant this year was used for school uniforms for children of many ages.

“It’s hard to find finances to operate,” Sister said. “Our funding comes from people who believe in us and believe in what we are trying to do.”

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Learning to keep infant safe “It is a program where expectant mothers and fathers can come to the office and learn about safe sleep,” Casey explained.

“It is taught by our education team members. After the class is over, the parents receive a Pack N Play and watching them here are times when families receive their crib is very sweet. They are so have to deal with the sudden, gracious and excited.”

A grant from Old Newsboys helped unexpected loss of an infant.

An organization in St. Louis purchase cribs.

The organization, dating back 44 years, offers resources to those families as they was created after one of its founders expecope with the traumatic experience.

Infant Loss Resources (ILR) is a non- rienced her own infant loss.

“It began in 1974 because a social profit organization that provides aid to families affected by Sudden Infant Death worker parent and her husband lost a baby. She comSyndrome (SIDS) bined forces with or other infanta neonatologist related death. and they started SIDS is the unthe organizaexpected death tion,” Behrens of a seemingly said. healthy baby, Infant Loss the cause for this Resources also sudden occuroffers ways to get rence remaining involved with the unknown. organization.

Lori Behrens, “ T h e re a re executive director A parent lays her child on his back in a new of ILR, explained portable crib, practicing a technique learned several volunteer opportunities. that the organi- to avoid Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

They can call the zation has a twooffice or check online (http://infantlosspronged approach to its services.

“We have two focus areas,” Behrens resources.org) to see what kinds of ways to said. “The first is family support for fami- help out. We are always looking for help.”

“We exist primarily through grants and lies who have lost babies due to infantrelated deaths. We have support groups fundraising. We do not receive governand other related services. The second ment funding, so the Old Newsboys conpart is educating people about how to tributions are greatly appreciated,” Behrens said. protect infants and prevent SIDS.” Employees’ goal is to provide the best ILR provides family support through grief counseling, peer connections and service possible. They understand the home visits. Services can be individual- emotional toll that losing an infant can ized depending on the circumstances and have on a family.

They take their jobs very seriously and all services are free of charge. The organization also helps with memorial and com- strive to do what they can to help grieving memorative events, in addition to holding families.

“I believe we are here to serve, especlasses for pregnant or current parents to learn ways to decrease the chances of their cially to serve those in need. I wanted to join the organization to support families child suffering from SIDS. Dawn Casey, family support coordina- on their grief journey. I wanted them to tor, is proud of the Pack N Play (portable know they are not alone,” Casey said. crib) program provided by the organiza- “Walking alongside the families has been an honor.” tion to parents.

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GOOD SHEPHERD CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES

Helping hand extends safer community ALYSSA BAILEY Junior Liberty High School

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e’ve all been there: the feeling of being lost, a little mistreated, maybe not knowing what the best decision may be ahead of us.

These feelings are all part of what Good Shepherd Children & Family Services is here to do: to guide those lost and make their journey a little less tough along the way.

The mission of the Catholic nonprofit agency is to develop a feeling of reliability so that a person who is lost can depend on the organization to provide the support and care a family may need.

Good Shepherd’s multiple departments range through many stages, from pregnancy and parenting support to adoption, foster care and maternity shelters. With all these branches, the staff has grown immensely just as the clientele has evolved and increased.

“We have, for staff, about 60 people,” communications coordinator Emma Vonder Haar said. “It differs every year, but in our foster program, we have 105 cases – 105 children that we directly serve - and we also work with the foster families and the siblings of children in foster care.”

Numbers add up quickly.

“In our pregnancy and support program, I believe we have a few hundred clients we serve every year so, with everything, it’s close to a thousand people we serve every year,” Vonder Haar estimated.

The first Good Shepherd Children & Family Services agency opened in the 1830s. It was originally formed as part of the Catholic Church to serve individuals in the community.

From there, the program created four agencies - Catholic Services for Children & Youth, Father Dunne’s Newsboys Home, St. Joseph’s Home & Family Services and Marian Hall - to serve people as acute needs of individuals became more

obvious. It was time to merge them in 2007.

Just like the clients, staff members also feel protected and grateful for the opportunities that Good Shepherd has provided them.

“I applied for the job about three years ago and it was something that was important to me – to have a service component and I work in communications,” Vonder Haar said.

“For me, it was important to have that necessity in that field (while) still serving others and using the skills, experience and talents I had for the mission of Good Shepherd.”

Good Shepherd Children & Family Services provides full confidentiality among its clients and the staff is always doing its best to support children and families in every way imaginable.

That variety is supported by a wide array of talents provided by individuals contributing to volunteer works for Good Shepherd.

“Our staff is very supportive of what we do and always go above and beyond for our clients. We really work hard to organize Christmas for families and things that go beyond the job description,” Vonder Haar said. “We’re really here to serve our clients without any obligations.”

Volunteers are key to the organization of Good Shepherd, too. She noted that typical among them are high schoolers, retirees or people who simply want to give back.

Spreading the word about the organization’s good works has changed drastically over time as well. Now, it partners with businesses willing to tell its story and show what Good Shepherd Children & Family services truly mean to clients – including those helped with clothing and transitional items from Old Newsboys funds.

“We have sold many papers (for donations) in the past,” Vonder Haar said. “The funds that come from the Old Newsboys Day benefit our clients and that’s something that we’re able to rely on every year to support our clients.”

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Well-being balances potential BROOKE HUFFMAN Sophomore Liberty High School

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aritas Family Solutions, a nonprofit child welfare and family services agency, specializes in foster care, adoption, counseling, residential therapy, senior assistaed living, pregnancy care and living arrangements.

“Caritas Family Solutions provides direct services to persons of all backgrounds with social and emotional needs across the continuum of life,” said Laurie Lindauer, marketing communications manager. “Our primary goals are to help people reach their full potential and to reach a place of well-being in their lives so that they can do that.”

Located at 8601 Main St. in Belleville, Caritas was founded in 1947 and has provided a helping hand ever since.

What once started as an agency for family support of Catholic immigrants has grown to meet many more community needs. One way it serves is with Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) for developmentally disabled adults. Appreciation runs deep.

“We chose Caritas Family Solutions’ home for the developmentally disabled for our daughter because of the integrity of the workers and the overall reputation of the agency. The goals of the agency are incredibly important,” said Barbara M., mother of a CILA resident.

As needs arose, Caritas has added facilities. St. John Bosco Children’s Center has helped abused or neglected children since 1992, Fox River Assisted Living Center began to serve older citizens in 2006 and Community Integrated Living Arrangement became part of the design in 2014.

“Our largest service area is foster care and we’re actually the third largest foster care provider in Illinois,” Lindauer said.

“We serve people all across the southern third of the state. We’re also the largest adoption service provider in southern Illinois.”

St. John Bosco Children’s Center focuses on helping children ages 6 to 18 who have suffered severe physical or mental abuse. Services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Children placed there usually are victims of abuse or neglect so severe that their mental state may no longer be conducive to success in a foster home. Children placed in the program receive individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy and have access to health-

A student at St. John Bosco Children’s Center goes hands-on with colorful paint.

care, recreational activities, educational opportunities, balanced meals and daily art therapy.

Funds received this past year through the Old Newsboys Foundation are being used by St. John Bosco Children’s Center.

“The funding we received last year helped pay for sensory items, as part of their therapy,” Lindauer said. Activities, intended to soothe their spirits and help them move forward peacefully, add up to a feeling of well-being and completeness.

Of course, donations help the effort, but so do volunteers who participate in one-on-one or support roles.

“We are often looking for volunteers to assist in many of our program areas,” Lindauer added.

Caritas Family Solutions is committed to assisting community members return to full potential.

Gift makes ‘somebody’ feel worth MASON KELLERMAN Freshman Marquette High School

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he little girl, about 8 or 9 years old, in line with a social worker, thought she was a ‘nobody.’

“Santa’s gonna call your name and give you presents,” encouraged the social worker.

“Santa doesn’t know my name. I’m homeless, I’m a ‘nobody,’” was the girl’s confident reply.

A few days later, the girl woke up on Christmas Day to Santa in her view and the social worker standing next to her.

His hands were full of gifts, but only one gift mattered: the stuffed animal with her name across it.

“You’re right,” she told the social worker . “I am a ‘somebody,’.’”

“And that hooked us,” explained Rita Swiener, founder of Santa’s Helpers Inc. It was the story that started an organization now celebrating 50 years of giving.

Santa’s Helpers, a nonprofit organization, brings happiness to underprivileged children and families in the metro St. Louis area by delivering, since its inception, a total of more than 900,000 gifts to 30,000 families.

This year’s bonus: Those holiday-helpful people plan to top those numbers by making 2018 their best yet.

Their process for this is a simple, threestep procedure.

First, volunteers help to find the year’s hottest toys at the lowest prices. Like last year’s fidget spinner, their gifts come from money and toy donations and welcome phone calls from Walgreens with new toy shipments.

Then, they prepare each gift by wrapping it in festive paper and printing the name of the child on the front.

As Christmas and Hanukkah near, referrals come from social workers and agencies with names of individuals and families who are in need of holiday cheer.

With their list of names, the team starts

to gather more information and plan their schedules for the special day just like the one told about the young girl who thought she was a “nobody” until Santa cared enough to call hers out.

Finally, when the day arrives, some volunteers dress as Santa and appear at each family’s door, their hands full of gifts. For the families who celebrate Hanukkah, the organization provides each child with a gift for for every day of the holiday.

Volunteers personally hand out each present to every member of the family, while the kids spend some time with Santa.

“Once we get someone to go out as a Santa, they’re hooked,” Swiener said.

“We’ve never had a one-time Santa.”

Luckily for Santa’s Helpers and, of course, those they recognize, Christmas doesn’t come only one time a year. There’s also Christmas in July. In addition to giving out toys, Christmas in July offers a child the opportunity to pick out clothes and a pair of shoes.

And, no, it does not stop there either.

Swiener has a secret: Plans are in the making to have Christmas come around three times a year in the future.

Dominic Civili, aka the computer whiz, has been with the charity since he was 3 years old. Now an adult, Santa’s Helpers’ software engineer cannot remember being apart from it.

“That’s what Christmas meant when I was a kid, wrapping presents for these other kids,” Civili said.

Today, Santa’s Helpers continues to grow in the number of donations and volunteers every year and uses all the help it can get to make every child’s Christmas in the metro St. Louis area the most memorable ever.

Even Santa needs a little help, because he plans to use 100 percent of his allotted Old Newsboys Day funds toward buying toys, clothes and other necessities for families in need.

“For people looking to grow personally,” Civili said, “there’s no better way to find out what person you need to be than by volunteering at a charity like Santa’s Helpers.”

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Brand new shoes come from Assistance League’s shoe program kick up enthusiasm for going to school with bright smiles.

Clothes, shoes for school ‘empower’ kids KATIE SCHMIDT Junior Nerinx Hall High School

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n the St. Louis area, Assistance League’s nine programs respond to a range of needs. They help students without books, shoes or new school uniforms, as well as provide personal care products and clothing to crisis shelter clients.

For more than 30 years, the local organization – staffed completely by volunteers – has adapted the national goal of “designed to empower, not enable” to the needs and challenges of the local community. In the last year, it has touched more than 44,000 lives.

In fact, in last fiscal year 2017-2018, more than 500 Assistance League representatives contributed over 80,000 volunteer hours. The organization’s

president, Roxie Randolph, characterized Assistance League members as “great people who want to help the needy.”

Assistance League is funded directly through donations of supplies and money. Clothes, shoes, furniture, books, toys and household items can be donated to its resale shop, Fantastic Finds, which is completely staffed and managed by friendly league volunteers who help redirect the generously donated items.

The last grant from Old Newsboys provided athletic shoes and three-pair packs of socks to its Steps for Success program, while pants, shirts, pullovers, undergarments and belts were allocated to its long-time effort to supply school clothes in Operation School Bell.

Assistance League’s largest program serves 30 schools in six school districts in the St. Louis area – providing 7,834 elementary school students with new school uniforms, pants, shirts, fleece jackets, socks, underwear, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hats and gloves. Each girl gets a headband or bow, too. Each student also

receives a book of the child’s choice.

Through other programs last year, Assistance League volunteers visited 34 schools and two agencies to fit and deliver shoes and socks to 3,700 school children. Books were given to 12,000 aspiring readers. The lives of 22,400 children and adults in hospitals or facing traumatic situations were touched with activity kits and teddy bears.

Randolph added that a new direct delivery is being tested. Closets in St. Louis public schools soon will be stocked with new school uniforms and non-uniform clothing, shoes and activity packets.

Assistance League has a positive reputation as an accredited charity of the Better Business Bureau and has achieved a Platinum Transparency Rating from GuideStar, the world’s largest source of information about nonprofits. Volunteers recently were awarded the 2018 Community Service Award by Commerce Bank.

Once the school year is underway, so are the Assistance League’s visible efforts to create awareness of the plight of people

in need. In mid-August, the organization held its first of 60 uniform fittings for the school year. When the Saint Louis Zoo hosted 120 students of Dunbar Elementary School on Sept. 24, the league made certain they were ready for school with new shoes and socks while setting a good example with a healthy lunch. Children also tried new dance steps, created masks and bracelets and learned about the conservation of cheetahs.

Anthony Virdure, principal of Dunbar, said, “The Assistance League has been positive in many ways by providing uniforms, shoes and other things like socks and underwear. They also sponsored our school visit to the Saint Louis Zoo. The children were able to participate in fun activities all day.”

He complimented Assistance League volunteers on their ever-positive attitude and setting examples for students.

“I have nothing but positive comments about the Assistance League and the great things they are doing for our children,” he added.

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‘Houser’ saves the hungry and the homeless MADELEINE SHEA Senior Francis Howell North

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That’s the case of many homeless families waiting for St. Joachim & Ann Care Service to save them.

In the counties of St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren, the service is the saving grace and “go-to” resource for families in need.

There is much it offers.

Services include a food pantry, where families can come on a weekly basis for their meals. A children and family development program incorporates social workers who help families become selfsufficient. Adopt-a-Family has delivered Christmas for about 500 families year since 1981.

These services are open to those who need it five days a week from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. “ G e n e ra l ly s p ea k i n g , we a re ‘housers,’” Mary Reynolds, director of finance, said of the organization’s overall role in securing homes. “So, individuals in our service areas who are low-income and have found themselves homeless, or at risk of being homeless, can come to us and if they qualify, we can use funds that were either donated or granted to us to help them pay their bills.”

To keep St. Joachim & Ann Care Service alive, government grants and

A young client makes her own choice in the food pantry of St. Joachim & Ann Care Service.

donations from groups or people are essential. The Old Newsboys program has long been a donor.

Accounting records indicate St. Joachim & Ann Care Service has received funds from Old Newsboys since 2013 most recently to buy gift cards for families to purchase shoes for their children.

“We have made in impact in homelessness,” Reynolds said. “When we find that there is a child or family completely unsheltered, that is our top priority.”

Homelessness is real and one of the top priorities for this nonprofit and there is always room to make its services more accessible.

Thanks to a new coordinated entry, services can be provided to a family in crisis – even when the doors are closed.

If a family finds itself with nowhere to go, the outreach program can contact a Care Service staffer who swings into action to find them a place.

This is possible because of hardworking and dedicated volunteers who last year reported 73,000 total hours.

The same principle drives the staff as well as unpaid volunteers. “(It’s) the gospel,” Reynolds said, “where Christ commanded we feed the hungry and help the homeless. That’s what we do.”

The goal is to help families, particularly those who are homeless, become stable.

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Creative fun translates into career skills

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hen you walk into the Magnificent Creations t-shirt workshop in the basement of the Gamble Community Center, you notice the smiling faces and infectious energy of high school students working to print shirts for local businesses.

Darius Harris is one of seven people in the mix working that day for whom Unleashing Potential has made a difference.

Clients of the t-shirt screen-printing store include churches, Unleashing Potential alumni and local nonprofits.

Unleashing Potential, formerly known as Neighborhood Houses, grew from a small organization founded in 1913 to a large network of programs in schools and communities around the St. Louis area. It works to close the opportunity gap and showcase strengths of students in the programs.

“It’s really important that organizations reinvent themselves if they want the longevity and sustainability of the mission,” said Darlene Sowell, Unleashing Potential president and CEO. That mission has not changed in more

High school students who work at Magnificent Creations, t-shirt shop of Unleashing Potential, learn quality work skills. (Photo, right, of Darius Harris by Emily Hood.)

than a century, but its means provided impetus for a new name.

She explained, “We are still providing opportunities for young people and underserved communities to give them the chance to experience things. Many times in the business that we are in, you spend a lot of time talking about the circumstances of kids in under-resourced communities.

These programs help to change what I call

From early childhood to high school, the aim of Unleashing Potential is focused UPward.

the narrative and focus on the strengths that each one of our children has. Our job is to unleash it, which is why we changed our name.”

Unleashing Potential evolved to offer multiple services to families and children in St. Louis and surrounding cities.

It works to provide educational experiences to youth through programs such as early childhood care, after-school services and summer enrichment camps. Its early childhood education program instills values in young children and prepares them to be ready to start kindergarten.

Programs offer support for parents as well as provide students with new experiences through guest speakers and field trips throughout the community.

The most recent outreach program provides teens with job training and professional experience through Magnificent Creations. Founded in 2016, the business uses screen-printing to create more than 6,000 shirts for local organizations and nonprofits.

“We really wanted to hold on to youth development. Our organization has a rich, rich history of working with teens, and we didn’t want to let that go,” Sowell said.

The lively attitude of each student working in the shop creates a fun atmosphere while it teaches valuable career skills. Local

high school students like Harris are hired to work in the shop and learn the process of t-shirt design and printing.

“I started a year ago,” Harris said. “I wanted to work with animals, but they couldn’t get me a job with animals. They said, ‘How about t-shirts?’ I said, ‘Yeah.’

It was something I would never think about doing.”

Not only are students able to learn screen-printing techniques, but they are shown other opportunities for life after high school. Skills like handling a job interview and managing money through a checking account carry them forward.

“The importance of understanding those soft skills that we use is so they can get a living wage job and develop career opportunities for themselves. That’s not just to help them – of course, it does –but to help the community in which they live.

That makes a huge difference,” Sowell said.

Employees are taken on tours of businesses and colleges to showcase post-high school options. Tours of local St. Louis institutions such as Wells Fargo and Harris Stowe State University inspire students to set goals for future aspirations.

“I’m looking at Ranken (Technical College) or Harris Stowe,” Harris said. “If I go to Harris Stowe, I’ll probably take up something like finance. I also might want to pursue something like video game design.”

Inspiring Harris and other students to achieve goals and create a successful future contributes to their success and fulfills the mission of Unleashing Potential to improve the St. Louis community as a whole. “[We want to make sure] kids can see something beyond what I call their ‘threeblock radius.’ There are many young people and their parents who haven’t experienced a lot of what St. Louis has to offer just because they don’t have the means. If you can’t see it, you can’t be it,” Sowell said.

Unleashing Potential helps with the vision and, yes, unleashes enthusiasm.

“We want to make sure those young people are prepared for adulthood so they can be productive citizens in the St. Louis region. It makes the region stronger if we engage those young people that otherwise might be left behind. It makes us stronger,” she added.

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More than just a daycare for all kids ASHLYNN PEREZ Sophomore Francis Howell North High School

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ebster Child Care Center (WCCC) h a s p rov i d e d child care and preschool education to the St. Louis community for nearly a half century. Lisa Jones, executive director, helps lead the way, working to create a place for children to grow in a nurturing environment by preparing them for kindergarten and the years beyond.

“It’s an important organization because we provide quality care and education to the kids and their families,” Jones said, noting a variety of children in its classes.

“We take kids in from the foster system, we help low-income

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families and we even help with scholarships.”

Webster Child Care Center teaches children from ages 6 months to 6 years. The center currently hosts about 165 children guided by a staff heavy on

teaching professionals. The teachers give primary care for the infants and teach toddlers important self-help skills.

With preschoolers, WCCC uses hands-on activities to foster both academic and socialemotional growth.

Basic care is important, so Old Newsboys was asked to help fund its infant program last year with formula and food.

Jones ensures licensing and oversees curriculum development. While she may not work directly with the children, she has seen the impact of the Webster Child Care Center on lives.

“The kids are socially ready, confident and able to problemsolve,” she said. “They’ve created close friendships within the classroom and with their teachers.”

Kristi Richter, mother to two foster children in the program, finds Webster Child Care Center is supportive for growth of the

children, one with special needs and the other with behavioral issues. She credits the staff for caring about them, not only in their interaction, but in the curriculum and the teaching.

“I liked the curriculum. It was spot-on for us,” Richter said. “I liked the diversity, not just in the kids, but in the staff, too. The staff has reinforced that Webster [Child Care Center] was a good decision. They’re always on top of it. They give feedback, they let us know what’s going on and they incorporate what my kids’ therapists recommend. They listen intently and they’re engaged.

That’s not [found] everywhere.”

WCCC provides a way for working parents and low-income families to receive child care. Not only is it a beneficial financial alternative, but diverse student enrollment is a bonus for consistent learning.

“Very limited programs accept

foster kids,” Richter said. “Here our kids don’t feel any different.

They need normality and continuity and the center gives this to them. There’s not an enormous turnover. Our kids see familiar faces every year. It’s incredibly important for foster kids to have something stay the same.”

As the child care center’s 45th anniversary approaches, Jones said it expects to continue what it has always done: Be a place that fosters growth and community.

“We’ve been around for 45 years,” Jones said. “We plan to be around for another 45.”

Although its name is specific to its calling, it also is certain that this organization is more than just a place where young children go for everyday care.

“I feel like it’s an extended family,” Richter said. “You can’t say that about every place. It obviously shows that it’s not just a daycare, it’s a community.”

ST. LOUIS CLASSICAL GUITAR

Musical goals strike strong chord for community SOPHIA GRAACK Senior Lindbergh High School

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rriving early before school, students of Bermuda Elementary School in the Ferguson-Florissant School District began learning to play the classical guitar. This is one of 24 local schools in the St. Louis area which the St. Louis Classical Guitar organization supports.

Performances by professionals and donations of instruments harmonize students with the experience of learning to appreciate

and play the classical guitar.

“Students are learning cooperation towards a common goal, as well as accountability. They are also gaining social and musical skills. Teachers are gaining skills in a new art form that they can teach to their students,” said Bill Ash, the organization’s education director.

Through donations, the nonprofit is able to improve the lives of students. It is supported by 15 businesses and given grants through the Augustine Foundation in New York and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as Old Newsboys locally.

Donations let them expand knowledge and teach classical guitar to students plus teachers.

“We have great relationships with our partner schools and they all are extremely appreciative. At the Bermuda School, it is a student’s first experience with learning an instrument, especially with a professional who helps to co-teach the class with their music teacher,” Ash said.

Students also become comfortable onstage and, as a bonus, show great improvement in attendance, behavior and academics due to the way class is taught.

Parents complete the support as they see them grow in character.

Ash hopes the program can expand to other local schools.

“We support more than just schools. We support the community,” he said.

Students at Bermuda Elementary School hold eight new guitars purchased with a grant from Old Newsboys. Alongside are classroom teacher Skip Thompson, back left, and St. Louis Classical Guitar teaching artist Sam Jennings, far right.

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BIRTHRIGHT OF WENTZVILLE

Support eases fear, builds new family life SUNDUS MALIK Junior Jefferson High School

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he list of concerns for a mother – particularly a young, firsttime mother –begins the moment she discovers she is pregnant. This was the situation in which Eva Trubacikova found herself.

“When I took the pregnancy test, I was worried. I was working two full-time jobs. I just bought an apartment. I was having problems with the father,” she recalled.

Two years ago, she was at a point in her life where she was filled with uncertainly. If it was even possible to have her child born, she wondered if she would be able to provide for her infant.

A friend recommended she contact Birthright of Wentzville.

With that link, Trubacikova quickly learned she was not alone. Birthright of Wentzville assisted her and her child every step of the way. From counseling she received before and after pregnancy to the baby formula, diapers and clothing after her daughter was born, Trubacikova is grateful for the assistance.

The Wentzville chapter of Birthright has helped thousands of other moms and families just like Trubacikova in the St. Louis area. The organization provides pregnancy tests, pads, supplies for breastfeeding, toiletries and clothes for children up to age 2 completely free of charge. Birthright volunteers even will support mothers, if needed, during delivery.

Its facility is open to the public with plenty of snacks, parenting books and toys, a place where

Trubacikova’s daughter, Vivian, now 2 years old, loves to play. According to Diane Graslie, director, the goal of offering such vital services is to “make sure [the children] are well taken care of.”

The organization’s goal seems to have been met in the flourishing Vivian. Her mom describes her as a happy, well-mannered, somewhat sassy toddler who loves to play, socialize and sometimes pick out her own outfits.

Trubacikova also is thankful for Graslie’s support, because she now is able spend more time with her favorite little girl and ease off her workload. “If it wouldn’t be for them, I’d be in a lot of trouble.

I would not have my own place, not as much food or diapers or electricity,” she said.

Both Birthright and Trubacikova recognize how vitally important a mother’s presence and well-being during infancy can be. This is why the organi-

Vivan, age 2, has thrived with Birthright of Wentzville’s help.

zation appreciates donations.

With many families needing assistance, inventory depletes quickly.

According to Graslie, all supplies recently donated by Old

Newsboys – cribs, mattresses, car seats, portable playards – were gone within the year.

Though items like formula are often donated, the Wentzville chapter accepts a wide variety of items and passes along those it cannot use to a shop or other organization. Graslie is confident that the organization’s future will remain positive because “the community is very giving.”

As for Trubacikova, she is excited for the future opportunities her daughter now has to grow, develop and become a strong, loving person. She still visits Birthright and hopes that “one day [she] can help other people and also give emotional support.”

For now, she has one piece of advice for pregnant mothers: “Do not be scared about your problems. There are people in this world to support other people. The people at Birthright are wonderful and will help you.”

ANGELS’ ARMS

Resources link foster children, homes of siblings EMILY O’LEARY and BRETT JONES Seniors Fort Zunwalt North High School

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ngels’ Arms is dedicated to providing homes for foster children and making sure that they are loved and cared for.

Founded in 2000, the organization has provided more than 500 children, including over 120 sibling groups, with homes and other resources.

Amber Odom, office and m a i n t e n a n c e m a n a g e r, described Angels’ Arms as “a local nonprofit that provides

loving homes and support to foster families by keeping brothers and sisters together until a ‘forever’ home is found.”

A lot of day-to-day activity happens in the homes. Foster parents teach these children typical household/family tasks, such as chores and eating with their family, and engagement in extra-curricular activities, homework, peaceful problem solving, sharing and much, much more.

Angels’ Arms was founded in 2000 by Bess Wilfong after she served as a foster parent herself. Receiving frequent calls to care for sibling groups, Wilfong learned that fostering is an extremely difficult calling.

There was an apparent need, she decided, for sibling groups to be kept together in loving home environments in the St. Louis area.

Wilfong also realized that fostering had another drawback.

The community was not given the chance to be involved in foster children’s lives. Therefore, she decided to start a program which the community could support on many levels.

Angels’ Arms employs five full-time and two part-time individuals who work together to make these children safe and happy.

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of a caring family and to live up to his or her capability. This leads to the organization providing everyday resources like dance lessons, sports equipment, dental and other services which many families take for granted.

Angels’ Arms accounts for 13 homes spread through St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County. The community is the true backbone for Angels’ Arms, which receives no state or federal funding.

Last year, a grant from Old Newsboys provided clothing for children.

One of the important ways to help Angels’ Arms is through Life Launch, a program where

volunteers provide a one-onone experience with a youth through mentoring and help the youth explore, prepare and transition from foster life to young adulthood.

Examples include incorporating life skills, visiting colleges, job shadowing, mentoring and exploring careers they might take on their lifelong journey.

Odom called the concept unique.

She said, “There aren’t any other organizations in the area that do what we do. We are not a group home. Each child lives with a single family in a home.

We receive no state or federal funding. We rely heavily on community donations.”

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OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL

Strong learning merges unique cultures SOPHIE CARITE Junior Francis Howell North High School

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cceptance and hope.

Those are two things that staff at Our Lady of Guadalupe School strive to instill into the culturally diverse mix of children and families who attend. With 194 students, where all but two families cannot afford to pay full tuition, finding hope for a bright future sometimes is hard. Despite this challenge, the school forms a close-knit community because everyone works together.

Within the dated brick walls of the Catholic school in Ferguson lies a community of immigrant and low-income families. Its demographic means it is unable to charge enough tuition to be selffunded. Grants and donations of $80,000 to $100,000 supplement funds to provide an enriched learning environment.

“Our school is limited in funds,” Sister Cathy Doherty said. “We rely on grants and foundations to help us buy the things we need for our children.”

Sister Cathy, pastoral associate and grant writer, seeks funds for the school to purchase items like construction paper, books to go along with textbooks and even pretend money for the kindergarten math classes – things that many students would call “necessities.” A recent grant from Old Newsboys was used for academic enrichment, including supplies for art, math and language for children to participate in hands-on learning.

Beyond classroom needs, she works to find funds that provide opportunities that underprivileged students otherwise could not access. They help pay for its after-school program, Adventure Time, where students make slime, decorate cupcakes sharing a chef’s expertise and learn sign language.

Field trips to the Saint Louis Zoo and historical museums open their minds and hearts.

“Our families are unable to take the children places regular families can.

They don’t have the money,” Sister Cathy

said. “We try to give our kids many experiences that their families otherwise would not be able to provide.”

A large scope of grants ensures that students receive resources they need to be both academically and socially prepared to move into high school.

According to Peggy O’Brien, school principal, and Sister Cathy, students are grateful for the opportunities.

They delight in having fun with new experiences and day-to-day encounters.

“They love to talk,” O’Brien said.

“They really do they love to hang out with each other and to sing and dance.

They’re really something.”

Grant money also allows the school and its affiliated church to provide services to families in a time of need.

“We have clinics that we deal with, counselors that we deal with, immigration lawyers that we deal with,”

Sister Cathy said. “Our school is unique in that way that we have a lot of outside resources that help children and families.”

The school’s interaction with its students develops a strong sense of community among the diverse families.

Rather than cause division, contrasting qualities of origin, religion, ethnicity and first- spoken language bring the school community closer with opportunities to learn about cultures outside their own.

Students sample food from classmates’ home countries and research where every child connects with natural family. With the interaction, the staff has created a school where, according to Sister Cathy, the students “don’t see color.

We accept children of any culture, any religious background and ethnicity, and we give them hope for a better tomorrow.

To break out of the cycle of poverty and achieve and to live their dreams.”

Classrooms at Our Lady of Guadalupe School are places for serious stories, fun and exercise, and getting to know neighbors as unique, not different.

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SERVING OUR COMMUNITY KIDS

Warm SOCKs fit for everyone Kids gain self-esteem when they match their basic clothing HANNAH WILSON Senior Francis Howell North High School

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ocks and underwear.

These things, so common and small, may seem trivial to some, but they mean the world to others.

For Jerry and Christine Doud, this reality is apparent. Founders of Serving Our Community Kids Corporation, the Douds supply local charities caring for at-risk children with socks and underwear. The idea started from Jerry’s time in the armed service.

“When I was overseas, children were treated less than what farm animals would be treated,” he said. “I saw quite a bit of that, so when I came back to the States, we had the opportunity through our church to help families in temporary housing. Our church started a housing project and from that, we could see that there were children in St. Louis that needed help.”

Those at-risk children came from a variety of situations.

They might have been abused, their mothers could not work or they didn’t have enough money for both clothes and food, forcing them to make decisions.

“Some of the children would go to school with no underwear.

Some of the girls would be wearing their older brother’s underwear,” Jerry said. “When some of the children in the classes found out about it, they made fun of those children with no underwear or wrong sex underwear and it caused a major problem with self-esteem and made things worse.”

At the time, he was a member

of a social ministry in his church in charge of outreach, so he secured long underwear for toddlers from the Fruit of the Loom representative in the Midwest.

The following year, he requested money from the committee, but it didn’t have the funds. So, he turned to his friends.

“To my surprise, we got about $500 or so,” Jerry said.

The idea caught on.

“The following year, my friends asked if we were going to do it again. I said ‘yes.’ And it grew. One year we got maybe $20,000 – but we never have enough funds. Typically, we raise $10,000 to $12,000. If we had enough funds, we would probably need twice that amount to answer the needs of just local charities.”

According to the Douds, they have helped around 50 different charities in 30 years. And they currently work with 22 charities within the St. Louis area, including Our Lady’s Inn, a shelter and support center for homeless pregnant women and their children.

Peggy Forrest, executive director and president of Our Lady’s Inn, said, “We sheltered and provided all kinds of material supports to 156 children just last year alone,” Peggy Forrest, executive director and president of Our Lady’s Inn, said. “So, one of the things that [the women] need [for their families] when they come in is clothing, everything from the basics of underwear and socks and shoes to jackets and coats and backpacks.

Having an organization that will help provide some of that is just a tremendous help for us.”

The Douds are selective about picking charities they support.

A charity seeking socks and

underwear must fill out a request form stating specific sizes and styles needed by the children and prove its responsibility.

Then, the Douds go into action. They arrive unannounced at the charity to see its operation. They look at the charity’s public record to see how they spend their money. If they feel it does not provide the service to children it intends, they refuse the request because there are others to help with their limited funds.

In 2017, they were able to help more than 1,300 children in local charities. “[My favorite part] is the children,” Jerry said. “They will run up and stand around me and giggle and laugh. They’ll want to tell me their story and show me their artwork. It’s just exciting.”

For years, they have received funds from Old Newsboys to buy some of the socks and underwear they distribute. Jerry has returned the favor by wallpapering his office with aprons he has worn while he annually sells Old Newsboys newspaper editions for donations over several decades on the Thursday before Thanksgiving.

The week beyond Old Newsboys Day is busy for the Douds.

Every year on the Saturday before the holiday, they and multiple volunteers gather from 9 a.m. to noon and help unpack and deliver underwear and socks to the charities.

According to Jerry, everyone is welcome to come help.

“We’re just very thankful that there is a community out there, both private and public organizations, that have provided funds,” he said. “It’s a challenge, but I like challenges. The kids – that’s awesome.”

Youths volunteer to unpack and sort underwear before distributing it to charities that care for at-risk children. Each year, SOCKS orders more than one ton of clothing basics for the Thanksgiving distribution.

Seeing happy children benefit is the reward.

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The nonprofit organization partners with survivors, families, health care professionals, burn centers, fire departments and other support resources to be an inspiring and liberating resource for burn survivors and their loved ones. Additionally, since 80 percent of burns are preventable, according to the American Burn Association, educational and outreach to the community hopefully will prevent further suffering, injury and death from burns.

Old Newsboys helped support its Midwest Child’s Burn Camp with transportation. Request was made for rental buses, vans, trucks and trailers.

Burns Recovered also helps burn victims and their families at holiday time and year-round aids survivors with pressure garments, medical devices and other assistance.

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he Soulard School has spent the last 15 years providing a committed educational program to a socioeconomically diverse community.

The school got its beginning as a nonprofit K-5 educational institution when other schools in the area started to close their doors. A group of citizens and parents felt the need to keep a community school, so the Soulard School was formed. Nick Reding is active both as board vice president overseeing programs, as well as parent of both a kindergartner and a fourth grader.

“We started about 15 years ago with about a dozen students. That was the year the last of three longstanding schools in the neighborhood closed – two public, one Lutheran. There were still children in the neighborhood, but nowhere to educate them,” Reding said.

“The founders of the Soulard School not only recognized the need, but were able to meet it. Today, we have 130 students and are still growing.”

To meet its vision of providing academic services to a socioeconomically diverse community, the Soulard School has implemented a program to benefit all students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade, regardless of economic status. The local educational institution implements a sliding scale tuition based on a student’s socioeconomic status.

Molly Walsh, director of development at the Soulard School, said the Equitable Tuition Program (ETP) is utilized to help this program reach all students.

“It financially supports the school’s educational vision and allows for all families to educate their children as an equal member of an economically, racially and culturally diverse community,” Walsh said. “Thirty-eight percent of elementary students are considered at or below the poverty line by state and federal standards, so this program allows them to better serve those students and the community.”

While most of these students are below the poverty line, they still get the adequate curriculum they need. Core

Traits of originality and innovation empower teachers and students at the Soulard School to excel and engage year-round in the local community.

values of the curriculum are student leadership development, parent volunteerism, experiential and project-based core learning experiences, plus science and art curriculum integration with STEM/STEAM. Place-based field experiences encourage student curiosity, engagement and a love of learning.

“Our curriculum is a unique combination that allows for original programming that empowers teachers, engages families, includes students and achieves

superior outcomes. Through innovative leadership programs, relevant community partnerships and authentic experiences that elevate every type of learner, this model results in children who know they can have an impact,” Walsh said.

Reding is proud of this model and notes that the school works with outside organizations to continue to offer the highest quality curriculum.

“We are constantly adding to the ways we attempt to increase the quality of the

education we offer. We work with Webster (University) to train graduate teaching students, with SLU (Saint Louis University) nursing students, and with Emerson, Monsanto and Boeing for our science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics program,” he said.

Another hallmark of the Soulard School is an attempt to individualize lesson plans to each student, which maximizes learning during a school year.

“Within this framework, teachers assess student needs and interests while mapping connections to state standards for authentic learning experiences. Individualized plans allow teachers to freely augment that education and students are included in setting educational goals,” Walsh said.

This style of learning lets flexibility follow a child’s needs.

“This allows students to engage more deeply in and be accountable for their own learning,” she explained. “Ideas are linked to and build on one another so that students’ understanding and knowledge deepen and their competencies in the application of skills and understanding expand.”

To achieve these objectives, the nonprofit school relies on donations like that from Old Newsboys. It used its most recent grant for scholarships to its summer programs as well as yoga mats and reading and math materials which round out the student experience.

While they do look for outside volunteers, all families of students are required to do 30 hours of community service each year to help the school. It was this sense of volunteerism that led Reding to become more involved and join the Soulard School Board of Education.

“The service is anything and everything from helping to plan fundraisers, to landscaping, to working lunch duty.

That component of service is a pillar of the school’s culture,” Reding said. “Being on the board grew out of that same base of involvement.”

His pride shows in talking about Soulard School’s progress, as well as its impact on the city as a whole.

“I love the City of Saint Louis and I wanted to do something positive in service of the city. The Soulard School’s mission really resonates with me and aligns with that desire. I’m very grateful just to be involved,” Reding said.

STRONG TOWER RANCH

Horses teach virtues of trust, confidence, respect TRENT GREMLER Senior Lindbergh High School

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wenty years ago, 107 acres of beautiful, rural land was donated with the purpose of becoming a Christian camp.

Since developed, Strong Tower Ranch has grown to serve thousands of kids with its day camp and horse programs.

“It’s a unique ministry; no other program offers free horsemanship. These are expensive horses that we can use to serve children for free. Nobody does that. It’s what I like to call therapy for the heart,” said Lori Brooks, horsemanship program director.

As an independent, non-denominational Christian ministry, Strong Tower Ranch relies on a strong team of volunteers and independent and corporate donors to fuel its impactful work.

“We have a lake, barn, wilderness cabin that people can rent, stage, arena and ball fields,” Brooks said.

In addition to these camp amenities, Strong Tower Ranch maintains 14 horses with only three paid, full-time staff.

“We have over 75 volunteers during the summer camp weeks. In all, we have about 300 volunteers for the summer, not counting repeats. Sixteen volunteers work in the barn, our fall and spring programs require around 20 volunteers and we also have summer interns,” Brooks counted.

Many volunteers, affected by the ranch’s programs as campers, return to pay it forward. Volunteers like Sarah are

as impacted as the kids they help serve.

“During one of our trail rides, there was a guy with cerebral palsy who wanted to pet a horse,” she said. “I asked him, ‘What does God mean to you?’ I remember him telling me, ‘God helped me through so many things.’ Much later, he saw me at Walmart and remembered me.

A lot of people would think the kids just remember horses, not the person talking to them.”

Like Sarah, many volunteers develop relationships with campers.

“One of our wranglers was having a bad attitude about working at camp, but he

Teachable moments of trust, relationship building and leadership skills are built during the time a child spends with the horses. Pony Cyruss spends quality time with Cami during the GATES program at Strong Tower Ranch.

was really able to open up and share a lot with a kid he was paired up with who was bullied for being small,” Brooks said, recalling a wrangler who had experienced the same challenges. “It’s really divine intervention which wranglers the kids will get.”

S t ro n g Towe r Ranch reaches kids from all areas of life who face different obstacles. About h a l f o f S t ro n g Tower’s children are sponsored and attend camp for Hadassah and Bella share a lesson about patience and trust in free. Those chil- “therapy of the heart.” dren come from the foster system; Angel Tree, which minis“Our old saddles are becoming really ters to children with a parent in prison, worn out and are generally too heavy for and general situations of poverty. the kids,” Brooks said.

“Some of our kids don’t know healthy Continued support allows Strong love. Many have been abused. Here is Tower Ranch to continue its impactful where they first experience love, kind- day camp and horsemanship programs. ness, respect and dignity,” Brooks said.

“The horses are really empower“Past campers can relate with the kids ing. I remember a girl who had brain who learn that you’re not identified by cancer was blind in one eye and got to the mistakes of your parents or what hap- ride on a horse that was blind in the pened to you.” same eye. She really connected with the This past year’s Old Newsboys grant horse and when her cancer came back provided riding supplies to Strong Tower in the other eye she was afraid that she Ranch. Brooks hopes the sale of news- would become totally blind. The horse papers for donations this year on Nov. 15 brought her so much peace and it gave will help fund new, synthetic saddles for her courage to get through the surgery,” the horse program.

Brooks said.

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ONE HOPE UNITED

KINGDOM HOUSE

Goal focuses on life Boost success in without limits for everyone mind and body

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t the beginning of the 20th century, when the poor, many of them immigrants without means or jobs, filled the streets of St. Louis, an executive in the busy shoe district followed the national direction by founding a settlement house to help them. Located on the near south side of St. Louis, Kingdom House has transformed the lives of individuals since 1902.

Its mission is to help people achieve better lives. By looking at the individual with mindand-body services, its programs

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ducation, prevention, intervention, community outreach: These are some of the many things One Hope United (OHU) does to serve many communities across the nation as a family and child outreach and education organization.

OHU is a national program that started as an orphanage in Chicago under the name Hudelson Baptist Children’s Home.

The program quickly grew to be more than an orphanage or even a local affair. A federated partnership since 2004, it changed its name to OHU in 2010. As it grew from a local to a national organization, so did its responsibilities and goals.

“The agency went from an orphanage to [increasing] the opportunities for children and families by providing quality solutions that enhance lives, communities and futures,” said Jayme Godoyo, donor relations officer of the St. Louis office.

With hands in many places and coordinated effort on many levels, it works to support families in trouble and educate people in need.

“We are uniquely positioned to advance our mission throughout our service areas by providing a diverse array of prevention, intervention and communitybased support programs to vulnerable, high-risk populations,

help the economically disadvantaged achieve economic independence, self-sufficiency and a path out of poverty. Kingdom House now serves more than 2,000 people annually.

A century ago, the settlement house brought together lowpaid, poorly educated neighbors to help each other alleviate poverty. Today, Kingdom House maintains its position of providing critical social services to the poorest of the poor in St. Louis.

Families are strengthened with support from daycare, enrichment and teen development.

Seasoned staff members are proud to be part of One Hope United.

From left, Doris Irby, family support specialist, 14-year OHU veteran; Brianna Sanders, youth diversion case manager, three years; Chanta Love, supervisor, 13 years; Michelle Moller, youth diversion case manager, four years; Tina Reed, family support specialist, 24 years.

as well as education and advocacy on the local, state and national levels,” supervisor Chanta Love said.

One Hope United serves many ages. Love supervises St. Louis programs helped with an Old Newsboys’ grant last year. Items ranged from car seats and safety supplies for infants and toddlers to coats and school supplies and uniforms for older children.

Due to the scope of its work, One Hope United needs a great amount of support and staff. For some, working for and with the organization starts as a job, but becomes something more.

“When I first started with One Hope United, I just needed a job.

I started as an overnight youth care worker at our Centralia residential facility and slowly started to move up into leadership roles. After about a year, the fundraising position opened.

I believe in the work we do: We help kids and families and I love helping to raise funds for an

agency that has such a positive impact on some of the most vulnerable populations,” Godoyo said.

However, it is more than a calling or job-turned-passion that keeps people helping families. Its reach extends into Missouri, Illinois and two more states.

“It has always been my desire to help people in all aspects in life. One Hope United, which was Kids Hope United when I became a part of this organization 13 years ago, was and still is the organization to work for, (because we) facilitate social change, development, cohesion and empowerment with the staff and in turn with the families that we serve,” Love said.

No matter its name, as long as the organization has operated, One Hope United still focuses consistently on one goal. “Our vision, for every child and family, (is) life without limits,” Godoyo said.

Top, Kingdom House’s Literacy Camp helps curb summer learning loss and close achievement gaps. Bottom, Its Early Childhood Center provides quality childcare and preschool education for 94 children so low-income families can work or be in school or training.

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WALKER SCOTTISH RITE CLINIC

Speaking from the heart

Preparing students for kindergarten with classes and family atmosphere GRACIE BOWMAN Junior Francis Howell North High School

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alking into a kindergarten classroom sometimes makes ears ring and the head ache. Most kids jabber about their favorite TV show or cartoon. They collect all their toys and reenact shows with cars and dolls.

Most kids favor the question, “Why?” Why is the sky blue? Why does the dishwasher make that noise? Why can’t that little girl speak as clearly as I can?

Most kids talk as loudly and freely as they please. Others who do not find ease in that luxury may work with specialists at the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic - with the unusual goal of letting children make their ears ring.

Walker Scottish Rite Clinic, a nonprofit charity, specializes in speech and language therapy for children between 2 and 6 years of age.

The clinic works in a professional partnership with Maryville University to improve speech sound and language issues. Another goal is to help children improve understanding of other people’s speech and gather their own thoughts.

“We’ve come to see parents who went through the clinic, bringing their children to the clinic,” Jacob Gutshall, director, said appreciatively. “It’s really neat.

You can see the difference the clinic can make when they’re little, so that they can be successful in the future.”

Walker Scottish Rite Clinic has received support from Old Newsboys for several years, recently directing the funds for assessment testing, speech and language therapy equipment, toys and games. According to Gutshall, therapists use these items for interaction.

“It’s unique and it’s beneficial because (Old Newsboys) provides the materials you need to engage or test children,” Gutshall said, who helps formulate how

Preschoolers enjoy the sensory table while speech-language skills are shared and children learn to socialize with peers. Walker Scottish Rite Clinic is found in six locations in St. Louis City and County and the communities of Arnold, Troy and Union, Mo.

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Cole works a puzzle with Alison, speech-language pathologist, in a one-on-one session.

Kids learn to speak and listen and parents learn techniques that reinforce the learning.

Walker Scottish Rite works in a professional partnership with Maryville University.

the clinic will use possible funds in an annual grant request. “They do a really great job at allocating funds. You get to create a wish list and hopefully it comes true.”

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The clinic uses seemingly simple techniques to improve children’s speech and social interactions.

Therapists teach social situations like bath time and taking turns. They

also teach kids how to rethink how they speak and work to correct misunderstood language.

While their child is busy with a therapist, parents also spend time with specialists who teach them techniques to extend the lesson at home.

“As adults, we tend to try to answer for people,” said Cherisse Osorio, a mother who ha services since January 2017.

She explained a technique that helps her child excel.

“I learned that, with children, you can’t do that. It takes their mind a little longer to get their thoughts together.

Taking the time to have them take that time to think and gather what they want to say, instead of responding and answering for them, helps them tremendously. It’s taught us to pause, to listen and wait,” she said noting how parents need to step back to learn in various situations, too.

Five-year-old Danielle has attended sessions since last year and her brother, Christian, age 2, started receiving services this fall. Cherisse has noticed huge improvement in Danielle’s speech.

“She is different,” Cherisse said.

“It’s brought up her self-esteem. Even if there are words she has trouble with, she recognizes it. You can literally see her take a step back and pronounce the word so that somebody can understand her. That was a pretty quick turnaround for once-a-week for 45 minutes.”

The Walker Scottish Rite Clinic has seven locations, each one helping dozens of families. It is the clinic’s responsibility to raise most of the funds so that children can receive the best care from specialists.

“A lot of times the kids are withdrawn at first,” director Gutshall said. “They don’t say a lot. It’s neat to watch them come out of their shell. They’re confident, they talk to you, they come up and give you a high five.”

The change is drastic but built on confidence.

“They have a whole different demeanor now that they can speak clearly and people can interact with them.”

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READY TO LEARN

Every kid needs book to read to a stuffed animal books set out on tables at their schools.

Through these programs, it is hoped that each child being served by Ready To Learn will

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lise Tierney, founder and executive directive of the Ready To Learn charity, is not the type to take her education for granted, especially when it comes to reading.

“I was the kid in third grade who couldn’t read,” Tierney said.

She had been diagnosed as functionally deaf when she was in the second grade. She never learned proper reading skills until third grade, when her teacher slowly helped her begin the process of attaining the same level as her peers.

Ready to Learn’s fall delivery brings the number of books distributed to a quarter million in seven years.

an organization whose goal is to invoke Tierney’s passion to read to the youth of St. Louis. Many of them do not have easy access to reading material, so the organization donates new or gently used books to children and their schools.

In a middle-income neigh-

borhood, a home averages about 13 books per child, but in a low-income area, there can be an average of only one book for every 300 kids. This statistic is what Ready To Learn is trying to change in the St. Louis area.

With only 20 to 24 volunteers on a regular basis, the char-

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ity has donated a large variety of books with their two programs: Book Buddies, where a child between grades pre-kindergarten and 3 receives both a book and a stuffed animal corresponding to the book, and Book Days for grades pre-kindergarten to 8, in which children choose from

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Ever since her “hero” taught her to read, Tierney has developed her passion for reading by making sure kids have access to books. It’s a simple goal, Then, they can enjoy reading just as much as she does.

“I am an ordinary person who has lived an extraordinary life,” Tierney said. “I was supposed to give back.”

This mindset, and her devotion to reading, led to the founding of Ready To Learn in 2011,

have the ability to build his or her own personal library.

Funding from Old Newsboys helps build these two programs.

For Book Days, the money is useful in finding books that appeal to multiple grade levels.

Stuffed animals to match books or books to match donated stuffed animals help complete giftsl for Book Buddies.

In just the past year, Ready To Learn has been able to help about 3,900 students, distribute more than 220,000 books into the St. Louis community, become involved with 11 schools and put smiles on a countless number of kids’ faces as they receive books of their own.

Providing books to children in need isn’t always easy, but seeing the joy it can bring a child makes up for all the effort. “It makes all the hard work worth it, to provide really quality products for them to have access to,” Tierney said.

The kids seem to agree.

“I believe you guys can change the whole wide world by giving kids books,” wrote Kanisha, a student helped by Ready To Learn.

Left to right – Joni Karandjeff (luncheon vice chair); Eva Frazer, MD (luncheon chair); Marian Nunn (vice president); Gwendolyn Packnett, PhD (president)

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YOUTH IN NEED

LOGOS SCHOOL

Hope and success come with youth safety

At-risk teens turn achievers

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ervices of Youth in Need were spurred by treatment of a runaway teen, on the street after a beating at home, who was taken to a jail with adult criminals. Establishment of an emergency shelter was the response.

Since 1974, Youth in Need has dedicated itself to building positive futures for the community’s most vulnerable children, teens and families.

Today, more than 400 fulland part-time staff serve more than 12,000 of the area’s most vulnerable children, teens and families at nearly 100 locations in six counties throughout eastern Missouri.

Emphasis is placed on aiding youth and their families in crisis by finding safe, nurturing homes while they complete their education, learn independent living skills, secure employment and become self-sufficient.

The scope of its services includes emergency food, clothing and referral support to homeless youth on the streets. Safe Place is a network of youth-friendly businesses which offer children and teens a safe place to go when they experience a crisis.

Youth in Need’s prevention and family-strengthening programs begin with preschool and extend beyond them with counseling, support groups and positive youth development programs through both schoolbased and in the community.

Its mission of building on the strengths of children, youth and families stems from “believing in the power of potential,” so they find safety, hope and success in life. The organization’s longcommitted staff helps provide stability and examples of care and success.

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he not-for-profit school started in 1970 to help four students get a GED. Logos, meaning “word, speech or understanding” in Greek, realized a more in-depth education would lead to a high school diploma.

Middle school was added in 1997, 6th grade in 2008. Innovative programs, with a low student-to-staff ratio of 6:1, provide a lifeline for students who

are unsuccessful in traditional school settings.

More than 2,000 at-risk adolescents have achieved emotional and academic success.

Ninety-two percent of Logos’ graduates of Logos enter college and almost all who mainstream get a high school diploma and go on to college.

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Above, Youth In Need’s street outreach team increases access to services for youth in crisis. The team responds to calls from Safe Place businesses, plus calls to Youth Connection Helplines in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County. Neighborhood canvassing connects homeless youth with clothing, food, hygiene items and shelter. Below, Head Start students at Youth In Need’s Meramec Center showed off new building skills at a “Block Party.”

Above, Athletics are an important part of the therapeutic program at Logos School, teaching valuable life skills, teamwork and patience.

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

ST. MARTHA’S HALL

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t the recent groundbreaking in Ferguson for a new Teen Center of Excellence for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, Dr. Flint Fowler, president of the organization, said, “Adding a successful youth-focused organization into Ferguson like Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, which has a long track record of success, can bolster young people’s attitudes and give them a sense of hope.”

The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Every day, after-school, teen, sports and summer programs are offered to youth in the St. Louis area while a safe place is provided for children to learn and grow.

“Our success,” as the Boys & Girls Clubs’ webiste states on its services page, “compels us to address the needs of more kids, more often and in more places during non-school hours. It’s our hope that every kid who comes through our doors, leaves, having graduated from high school with a plan for their future.”

The former Sportsman’s Park became the site for the Herbert Hoover Boys Club, which welcomed girls, too. Official name changes, admission to girls, expansion of services and branching out with a growing footprint brings it to 50+ years of afterschool, summer and sports program, dental and vision care. It provides a club home and services to address community needs of youth throughout St. Louis City and County, with the Teen Center of Excellence in Ferguson the next positive step on the path.

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o Katy Keller, development director at St. Martha’s Hall, the most important element is helping keep women and children safe from violent partners. The mission of the emergency shelter, opened in 1983, is to help them break the cycle of violence in their lives.

The organization’s response is immediate, confidential and safe: shelter and a supportive environment with advocacy and followup. A self-help philosophy enhances self-esteem and decisionmaking skills. It also provides accurate information and referrals to battered women and their children. A crisis line is staffed 24 hours a day.

St. Martha’s Hall began due to overwhelming requests from battered women for emergency shelter through Dial-Help of Catholic Charities.

In its 35 years, more than 6,825 women and their 8,845 children have been sheltered. Ever constant in its mission to do everything possible to end violence against women, Keller noted, the same person has been executive director the entire time and average tenure

of full-time staff is almost 13 years.

The children’s program of St. Martha’s Hall has its own objectives. A major component is to help reverse misconceptions that a child might have, including a belief that he or she is cause of the violence or should have changed the situation.

Self-esteem and self-awareness must be fostered and an atmosphere of violence rejected as normal or acceptable.

Age-appropriate, twice-weekly support groups are available for children and all adult residents also are encouraged to attend weekly in-house parenting classes. St. Martha’s Hall programs have been the subject of formal research and nationally published articles.

Old Newsboys contributed grant money last year to help the children’s program with medications, baby supplies, books and night equipment.

Keller has no single memory that stands out more than another.

“Every day is memorable when we work with women who are so courageous in leaving their violent partners,” she said.

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Kids like to read, talk to mentors and have safe, active fun when away from school. Old Newsboys funds helped provide everyday supplies and education materials for the Dental Clinic in the original Herbert Hoover Club facility in north St. Louis, as well as equipment for the Boys and Girls Clubs’ Triple Play, sports and wellness programs.

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In a merger of two longstanding organizations who have helped children and families for a combined 170 years, Children’s Home Society of Missouri and Family Resource Center united as FamilyForward in 2017 to better serve the community.

Fa m i ly Fo rwa rd p rov i d e s trauma assessment and psychological evaluation, therapy, coaching and education, foster care and adoption, therapeutic preschool, and care for children

with developmental disabilities.

Among last year’s grants, Old Newsboys supplied gifts for teens and toys for various ages in the Shop for an Angel program of Children’s Home Society.

Thanks to a host of generous donors, FamilyForward renovated its Therapeutic Preschool this year, creating a soothing space where young children impacted by trauma can find the therapy support and individualized care they needed to move forward with their lives.

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to

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Celebrating 45 years of Care and Education.

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OLD NEWSBOYS FOR SUPPORTING KINGDOM HOUSE

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K I N GD O M H O U S E . O R G

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OLD NEWSBOYS DAY Learn more about Old Newsboys and make a donation or volunteer on a corner at

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2018 ALLOCATIONS CEREMONY!

Congratulations Old Newsboys on a job well done! Because of the dedication of thousands of …

… Old Newsboys volunteers, sponsors and patrons, 176 children’s charities received grants …

… from the 2017 campaign. Grants will provide shelter, food, clothing, medical care …

… and social development for more than 100,000 St. Louis area children.

St. Louis area children’s charities

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Manasseh Ministry

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BIG THANKS!

our children at Flance.

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Serving Our Community Kids Corp.

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celebrates Old Newsboys Day!

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