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Board of Directors |
PRESIDENT
Jane Dueker
Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP
VICE PRESIDENT
Thurman Brooks
PNC TREASURER Kevin Roy Solae
BOARD MEMBERS
Marty Daesch
Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard, P.C. Sandy Deibel
Community Volunteer Anita Klopfenstein
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Cindy Licavoli
Junior League of St. Louis Mike Lueken
General Marine Services
Maurice Mahone
Community Volunteer Laura Mazzarese
Merrill Lynch Steve Mitchell
Thompson Coburn, LLP Melody Noel
Zerman Mogerman, LLC Bhavik Patel
Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard, P.C. John Phillips
Stifel Bank & Trust
Jeff Rosenblum
Community Volunteer Karen Shaughnessy
Community Volunteer Marty Stammer
Stereotaxis, Inc. Eddy Sutton
ESC New Media Edward Vazquez
St. Louis City Family Court |
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Get Foster Kids Ready for Summer |
It's time to put the Summer clothing out at the KidStore in South City! Many volunteers are needed in the morning and afternoon on Saturday, May 21st to put away Winter items and set out Summer clothing. Volunteers must be 13 years of age or older. To help, contact Shelley at 314.367.8373 x2229. |
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CASA Gallardo Night May 12th |
Avoid crowds! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo late and help a good cause. Bring THIS FLYER with you to any CASA Gallardo location on May 12th and give it to your server to ensure 25% is donated to the Coalition! |
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GoodSearch Launches GoodCoupons in Time for Mother's Day |
Save money on Mother's Day gifts AND a percentage of your purchase will go back to the Coalition! Just visit www.GoodShop.com, designate us as the cause you support and then click over to your favorite store. You pay nothing extra - and will save money with thousands of coupons and free shipping offers!
Click here to see Mother's Day deals that will help you save.
Also raise money for the Coalition just by searching the web with GoodSearch.com. Contact Jessi at 314.367.8373 for more information. |
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Old BagsTM Raised Over $100,000
to Find Forever Families for
Children in Foster Care!
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On Tuesday, April 26th, The Ambassadeur Ballroom at the Frontenac Hilton Hotel was packed with hundreds of women enjoying delicious hors d'oeuvres, pink martinis, and chocolates from Lake Forest Confections. They came to bid on gorgeous bags from designers like Louis Vuitton, Ferragamo, Dolce & Gabbana, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Fendi, Valentino, Prada, Moschino, Cole Haan, Coach, and so many more!
 In addition to the great handbags, jewelry was added to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Old Bags. There were beautiful pearl necklaces, diamond earrings, a Tiffany necklace, a handcrafted silver and turquoise pendant, several unique bracelets, and jewelry from Silpada, Lia Sophia, and Aura Stella.
Also new this year was our VIP Sneak Peek. Sponsors and their guests were invited to arrive at 5:30 p.m. to enjoy their own special appetizers and a glass of champagne while they scoped out the different sections. They each received a "dance card" to note which bags they planned to take home and a pewter purse hanger as a memento.
 | | Adam Goldberg, Offensive Lineman for the St. Louis Rams, served as the emcee. |
Special guests included Adam Goldberg of the St. Louis Rams, who served as the emcee of the evening. Joining Adam on the stage were Jason Brown, Josh Brown, Jacob Bell, Ryan McKee and David Vobora - all St. Louis Rams players who really added to the fun as they "modeled" primo bags and mingled with our guests.
Old Bags is a super fun party and a success thanks to the dedication and hard work of so many. Led by Chair, Aimée Bergan, the steering committee was: Kristen Davis, Jackie Knolhoff, Connie Lohr, Laura Mazzarese, Nichole Mercier, Melody Noel, Jackie Olinger, Angela Pazero, and Shelley Thomas-Benke.
Click here to see all who served on the committee. We would also thank our generous sponsors:
Thanks to all who donated handbags, jewelry, and gift certificates. Click here to see a list of the donors. Thanks to all who served on the planning committee and volunteered that evening, donated auction items, and attended the party!
View photos here. |
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Junior Board Trivia Night - May 7th | |
Join us at 6:30 p.m. at Central Reform Congregation (5020 Waterman Blvd., 63108) for a night of trivia and fun! Get your team together today! Sponsorships are still available. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Each team is encouraged to bring their own favorite foods and drinks, but please, no pork or shellfish as a courtesy to CRC.
($25 per person / $200 for a team of eight)
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How You Are Making a Difference... | |
Charles (12) and Brenda (13) moved in with their grandmother, Hazel, after their parents died. As they struggled with their loss, their behavior began spiraling out of control. Brenda was depressed and constantly worried. Charles was bullied at school, disruptive, and acting out. To make matters worse, Hazel's health took a turn for the worse. She began to lose hope for keeping her family together.
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Ways You Can Help | |
Church Youth Group Project - Trivia for Foster Children
We'll give a PowerPoint presentation to your church youth group with 45 age-appropriate questions about movies, sports, books, etc. The youth group hosts a kid's trivia event for their friends (ages 8-13) and collects items for teens in foster care at the trivia event. Also, a one -hour trivia program could be hosted for just girls or just boys. Contact Shelley for more information at 314.367.8373 x2229.
Spring Cleaning? Please Donate Toys and Video Games!
Would you like to donate your new or like-new toys, bath & body products, and video games to children in foster care? This is just one small way to help make a child's time in foster care as enjoyable as possible. To donate, please contact Shelley at 314.367.8373 x2229.
Tutor Needed in Mid-St. Louis County
Several foster/adoptive children need help improving their reading skills. The YRead program trains volunteers to tutor children twice a week, for one hour, at their local library. If you live in central St. Louis County (e.g., Olivette, Overland, or Normandy) or in North County, and would be willing to become a volunteer tutor, there are children waiting for YOU! Please contact Shelley at 314.367.8373 x2229.
Donate Items to the KidStore or [RE]FRESH
For [RE]FRESH, we need donations of new and gently-used clothing for teens and twenties - things you would lend your best friend! In addition to stylish clothing, we need repurposed accessories, purses, and backpacks. We also need schools and groups to organize clothing drives! Click here for a flyer detailing the different ways to help at [RE]FRESH.
For the KidStore, we need donations of summer clothing and new socks and underwear.
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We've Moved to Serve More Families, Better! | |
 Our move to 1750 South Brentwood Boulevard, Suite 210, St. Louis, MO 63144 has allowed us to expand our programming to serve more families! We will open our new retail store, [RE]FRESH: A Fashion Coalition™ soon. Stay tuned for a grand opening date! We are so grateful for everyone's support. Many generous donors, both individuals and corporations, have made significant gifts to bring the Foster & Adoption Resource Center to life.
Renovations may be complete, but there is still time to leave your mark on this new center for families. We have NAP tax credit available. If you are planning to make a financial gift to the Coalition, we invite you to take advantage of this great opportunity. These tax credits significantly reduce the true cost of your gift. To see how tax credits can work for you, click here. For additional information, please contact Dawn at 314.367.8373 x2234.
View photos of our new home HERE.
Watch an animated walk-through HERE. |
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