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On Monday, April 28, we were thrilled to have Commissioner Terry Wiese of the St. Louis County Family Court swear in eleven new CASA advocates. Thank you all for your commitment to speaking up for our children in foster care.
More training classes are forming now! There are approximately 1,000 St. Louis children in foster care waiting for a CASA volunteer. No specific experience or education is required to serve as a CASA advocate - just a desire to help and a willingness to speak up for a child!
Visit How to Get Started or contact Kelly Edwards (314.615.4594 or [email protected]) for information about becoming a CASA volunteer and to reserve a spot at our upcoming information session on May 15.
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Give STL Day - Donate to Voices on May 6!
On Tuesday, May 6, give to Voices and be part of a larger community initiative to make a local impact. Prizes and incentives will be awarded throughout the day to help make your donation dollars go even further!
This first-ever 24-hour Give STL Day event is sponsored by the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation. It will kick off the Foundation's 100th birthday by joining hundreds of community foundations across the country for the biggest "gives" day in history.
Mark your calendar now to donate to Voices on May 6 using the following link: http://givestlday.org/#npo/voices-for-children.
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Be the Difference Benefit
On April 10, Voices' annual Be the Difference Benefit drew a crowd of nearly 300 guests and raised over $255,000 in support of Voices' advocacy services. The event featured special guest Shelby Ringdahl, Miss Missouri 2013, who has been raising awareness for CASA programs as her personal platform after learning about CASA through her philanthropic work in Kappa Alpha Theta.
Don Danforth III was presented with Voices' 2014 Community Superhero Award for his efforts to improve the lives of underprivileged St. Louis children through his work with Mathews-Dickey and founding City Academy. "We opened City Academy with the belief that children can overcome barriers with determination, hard work, and a support system of educators and advocates with bold expectations," Danforth said, upon receiving the award.
Special thanks to co-chairs Kerrin Kowach and Brian Ungles, presenting sponsor Centene Charitable Foundation, and MC Susan Solovic.
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Operation Bunny Hop 
On Friday, April 11, the Gateway Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators held their 17th Annual Operation Bunny Hop. Local administrators gathered at the offices of Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard and stuffed a total of 2,500 baskets with candy and small toys for underprivileged children across the St. Louis area. We are so grateful for the ALA's annual partnership providing these special treats for our kids!
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Golf Tournament Proceeds Benefit Kids 
The annual Masters Weekend tournament at Pevely Farms Golf Club was held on April 11, 2014. Voices was chosen as one of two beneficiaries this year and will receive over $1,000, which was raised from about 100 golfers who participated. Special thanks to Chris Stark for organizing the event and to Voices board member Mike Fondell for suggesting us as a beneficiary!
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Coming Events
Smartypants Trivia Night - August 23, 2014
Doors Open @ 6pm, Trivia @ 7pm
Maryland Heights Centre
2344 McKelvey Road (63043)
Join us for this fun annual event - registration information coming soon! If you're interested in getting involved, please contact Abbey Groenda at [email protected].
Voice of Hope Breakfast - November 13, 2014
Registration - 7:30 a.m.
Breakfast - 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Frontenac-Hilton, Ambassador Ballroom
1335 South Lindbergh Blvd. (63131)
This complimentary one-hour event is a moving and inspirational showcase of Voices for Children's mission and impact. The event creates an opportunity for members of the community to help give hope and a voice to children in foster care. If you are interested in being a table captain and inviting guests who would be interested in the presentation, please contact Abbey Groenda at [email protected]. Sponsored by Edward Jones and Carrollton Bank.
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Missouri State Tax Credits
50% Champion for Children (CFC) tax credits are available for donations of $250 or more. This includes the tax-deductible portion of event sponsorships! Tax credits create an opportunity for you to direct your tax dollars to support our mission and our kids. Contact Jan Huneke at [email protected] or 314.552.2278 to learn more.
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Thanks for being a champion for our children.
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