/tags/charity Charity en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:00:00 GMT /arts/2023-07-19/a-st-louis-balloon-artist-is-part-of-a-worldwide-mega-build-that-will-help-charity Balloon artists from St. Louis and around the globe are descending on a northern Colorado town this week to participate in a one-of-a-kind event. It’s called the Big Balloon Build. Artists are building a larger-than-life world out of biodegradable balloons to raise awareness about child abuse. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:00:00 GMT /arts/2023-07-19/a-st-louis-balloon-artist-is-part-of-a-worldwide-mega-build-that-will-help-charity Marissanne Lewis-Thompson /economy-business/2022-12-14/st-louis-nonprofit-will-use-250-000-grant-to-feed-more-people Feed My People will expand its services in St. Louis County and Jefferson County with help from a $250,000 grant. The Economic Development Corporation of Jefferson County awarded the money from federal COVID-19 relief funds. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 22:46:44 GMT /economy-business/2022-12-14/st-louis-nonprofit-will-use-250-000-grant-to-feed-more-people Jeremy D. Goodwin /economy-business/2021-05-03/give-stl-day-is-more-essential-than-ever-for-nonprofits-surviving-pandemic An annual online crowdfunding campaign gives St. Louis nonprofits a boost. During the pandemic, fundraising is even more critical. Mon, 03 May 2021 10:17:27 GMT /economy-business/2021-05-03/give-stl-day-is-more-essential-than-ever-for-nonprofits-surviving-pandemic Megan Cattel /education/2018-12-27/middle-schoolers-learn-the-awesome-feeling-of-giving-back A teacher at Orchard Farm Middle School started a new class this semester with one assignment: organize a fundraiser for a nonprofit of the students’… Thu, 27 Dec 2018 10:46:44 GMT /education/2018-12-27/middle-schoolers-learn-the-awesome-feeling-of-giving-back Ryan Delaney /health-science-environment/2016-06-01/missouri-foundation-for-health-commits-6-million-to-ferguson-commission-concerns The Missouri Foundation for Health has announced that it will donate $6 million to address health issues raised by the Ferguson Commission last year. The… Wed, 01 Jun 2016 20:21:21 GMT /health-science-environment/2016-06-01/missouri-foundation-for-health-commits-6-million-to-ferguson-commission-concerns /arts/2015-07-24/cynthia-kagan-frohlichstein-promotes-charity-life-lessons-through-childrens-books When mentioning author and philanthropist Cynthia Kagan Frohlichstein, the best word that comes to mind is “spunk.” You can spot her around town at… Fri, 24 Jul 2015 21:36:35 GMT /arts/2015-07-24/cynthia-kagan-frohlichstein-promotes-charity-life-lessons-through-childrens-books /arts/2014-11-09/st-louis-bicyclists-make-no-turkey-out-of-cranksgiving-bike-ride-food-drive Bicycles, tricycles, recumbent cycles and tandems were lined up on the street in front of Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood on Sunday, but the sight of a… Mon, 10 Nov 2014 02:01:20 GMT /arts/2014-11-09/st-louis-bicyclists-make-no-turkey-out-of-cranksgiving-bike-ride-food-drive /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2014-01-23/discussion-the-role-of-civic-engagement-in-missouri Original article published Saturday, January 18, 2013Missourians are more likely to volunteer and to do favors for a neighbor than the average American.… Thu, 23 Jan 2014 23:24:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2014-01-23/discussion-the-role-of-civic-engagement-in-missouri /arts/2013-08-26/nothing-but-net-national-recognition-for-simple-act This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Aug. 26, 2013 - Dobbie Herrion, 36, was driving around a few months ago and saw a group of basketball… Mon, 26 Aug 2013 21:58:45 GMT /arts/2013-08-26/nothing-but-net-national-recognition-for-simple-act Chelsea Embree /health-science-environment/2013-08-16/profits-charity-care-and-quality-are-on-the-rise-among-many-st-louis-area-hospitals This article originally appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Aug. 16, 2013: There is still room for improvement, but financial penalties have turned out to… Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:33:13 GMT /health-science-environment/2013-08-16/profits-charity-care-and-quality-are-on-the-rise-among-many-st-louis-area-hospitals Robert Joiner