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Accion Social Comunitaria-Community Social Action and Parent Information & Resource Center
3646 Fairview Avenue St. Louis, MO 63116 Phone: (314) 664-5465 www.acionsocialcomunitaria.org
Accion Social Comunitaria is a faith-based community resource center that addresses the diverse issues faced by immigrant/refugee families transitioning to life in the U.S. In addition to providing emegency services, ASC helps adults find housing, work or training. Families are taught literacy skills and child development. Children are provided the tools to succeed in school. Offering home visiation, family counseling and even social events, ASC works to strengthen families and build community.
The Adoption Exchange
500 Northwest Plaza Suite 913 St. Louis, MO 63074 Phone: (314) 391-3313 www.adoptex.org
The Adoption Exchange was established on the belief that every child is entitled to a family life filled with safety, stability and love. The Adoption Exchange is a non-profit 501(c)3 child welfare organization founded for the purpose of ensuring that all children have safety and permanence in their own homes. Their mission is to provide the connection between families who adopt and children who wait to be adopted. Recruiting families for children who have survived abuse and neglect, offering training and knowledge to permanency planning professionals, and providing support and information to foster and adoptive families are also three major components of the Adoption Exchange's mission. The Adoption Exchange has over twenty years of finding families for children who are generally school-aged, survivors of abuse and neglect, members of a sibling group, children of minority heritage or children living wth the threat of a parent's imminent death.
Alive
P.O. Box 11201 St. Louis, MO 63105 Phone: (314) 993-7080 www.alivestl.org
Passion for the injustices experienced by women victimized by domestic violence, along with a shared vision, brought two women together in 1983 to found ALIVE (Alternatives to living in Violent Enviroments) Both had graduate degrees from Washington University and years of experience advocating for abused women. Aware of the critical need for safe shelter for women and children victimized by domestic violence in St. Louis they decided to fill the existing void in services. Their mission is to provide emergency short-term shelter and support sercices to adults and children victimized by domestic violence.
Almost Home, Inc.
3200 St. Vincent Avenue St. Louis, MO 631004 Phone: (314) 771-4663 www.almosthomestl.org
Almost home offers a safe enviroment to teenage mothers who turn to Almost Home to escape homelessness and unacceptable living conditions. Almost Home has developed a strong program to break the cycle of dysfunction and abuse. Almost Home is not a shelter, but a structured, long-term program with an emphasis on education, counseling, healthcare and parenting skills that assists the mothers and child to accomplish their goals of independent living. Almost Home annually serves about 45 teen mothers and their 65 children; 85% of whom are African-American, 90% have dropped out of school, and 95% have been living below the federal poverty level. Almost Home is making a difference . . . one family at a time.
The ALS Association- St. Louis Regiona Chapter 5615 Pershing Avenue Suite 20 St. Louis, MO 63112 Phone: (314) 534-0610 or (888) 873-8539 www.alsa-stl.org
The ALS Association (where patients matter Most) is the only not-for-profit, voluntary health organization dedicated solely to improving the quality of life for those affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease), educating the community and supporting research. The chapter provides services to patients and their families, free of charge, in Eastern Missouri and Central and Southern Illinois. Services include equipment loans, respite care, augmentative communication equipment, patient education and more. In addition, information about the management of ALS is provided to health-care professionals. The Association also advocates for legislation, public policy and programs concerning the needs of ALS patients.
Alton & Granite City Catholic Charities: Alton Office: 3512 McArthur Blvd Alton, IL 62002 Phone: (618) 462-0634 Granite City Office: 2105 State St. Granite City, IL 62040 Phone: (618-877-1184 www.ccdio.org
Catholic Charities is a social service agency committed to caring for children, supporting families and building strong communities. Their nationally accredited agency specializes in foster care, adoption, counseling, crisis assistance (thrift store, pantry, finacial support, prescription assistance) family preservation, referral services and volunteer opportunities. their staff, many f whom hold master's level education, provide professional, compassionate services in order to fulfill their agency mission of "providing help, creating hope."
AMC Cancer Research Center 121 Hunter Avenue Suite 203 St. Louis, MO 63124 Phone: (314) 727-3777 or (800) 525-3777 www.amc.org
AMC Cancer Research Center has been saving lives for more than 100 years. It has been dedicated to the St. Louis community since 1906. AMC, headquarted in Denver, Colorado, is an independent, not-for-profit research institute and is a national leader in the proactive fight against cancer. In St. Louis it hosts three fundraisers a year to raise millions of dollars for research and provide valuable services to the surrounding community. Some of the services include purchasing digital mammography machines for local hospitals, providing mammongrams and follow up physician consultations to indigent patients and providing a 24 hour Cancer Information and Counseling line.
American Cancer Society 4207 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 (314) 286-8100 24-hour hotline: (800) ACS-2345 www.cancer.org
The moment you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, the American Cancer Society can help. Call day or night at 1(800) ACS-2345 and speak with a trained specialist who can answer questions about cancer and link callers to local recourses and events. Their website, www.cancer.org includes a cancr resource center with in-depth information on every major type of cancer, local recourses and much more. The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem and dimishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Call (314) 286-8100 to find out about programs and upcoming fundraising events.
American Diabetes Association 10820 Sunset office Drive Suite 220 Sunset Hills, MO 63127 (888) 342-2383 www.diabetes.org
The American Diabetes Association is the leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. The ADA mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Locally, the ADA funds camps for children with diabetes and provides outreach to high risk populations. They also fund research, publish scientific findings, provide information to the public and are actively involved in advocating for scientific resarch and for the rights of people with diabetes. They have volunteer opportunities for special events, advocacy, out-reach and youth activities. For information call 1 (888) 342-2383.
American Liver Foundation 16 Hampton Village Plaza Suite 215 St. Louis, MO 63109 (314) 352-7377 www.liverfoundation.org
The American Liver Foundation (ALF) is a national, voluntary, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of hepatitis and other liver diseases through research, education and advocacy on behalf of those at risk of or affecte by liver disease. The ALF raises funds to support this mission. The Missouri Chapter serves Eastern kansas, Missouri and Southern Illinois. The Missouri chapter strives to educate the community about the need for organ donation, the risk factors associated with hepatitis and other liver diseases and serves as a resource for people afflicted by liver disease.
American Parkinson Disease Association - St. Louis Chapter Box 8111 660 S. Euclid Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: (314) 362-3299 www.geocities.com/parkinson_disease_saint_louis
The St. Louis Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association's (APDA) mission is to enhance the quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease, their families and caregivers in the St. Louis area and to provide funding for ongoing Parkinson's disease research. APDA's patient services include respite care, adult day care, lifeline, public awareness and educational programs, exercise classes, speech therapy, wellness classes, support groups and social events. These programs are offered at no charge. The Chapter works closely with the APDA Information and Referral Center at Washington University School of Medicine to "Ease the Burden and Find a Cure."
Annie Malone Children & Family Service Center 2612 Annie Malone Drive St. Louis, MO 63113 Phone: (314) 531-0120 www.anniemalone.com
The mission of Annie Maalone Childen and Family Service Center is to improve the quality of life for Children, families and the community we serve by utilizing education, social services and developing positive values and self esteem. Today Annie Malone's services are mutifaceted and include the following services: Residential Treatment, Family Focus Resdential care, transitional Living, Family reunification, Special Education Day Treatment, Parent Education, Child Abuse Prevention, Crisis Intervention, In-Home Counseling and Child Development/Crisis Intervention/Respite Care. Annie malone's success can be attributed to the countless number of volunteer hours given by hundreds of volunteers; donations given by corporate friends, The Board of Directors, staff and administration that play a valuable role in assisting in achieving the goals for the children and families we serve.
Area Agency on Aging of Southwestern Illinois 2365 County Road Belleville, IL 62221 Phone: (618) 222-2561 or (800) 326-3221 www.answersonaging.com
The Area Agency on Aging ofSouthwestern Illinois serves 115,000+ persons 60 and older and their caregivers, in their service area, which includes Bond, Cllinton, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, St.Clair and Washington counties. They are committed to their vision of reshaping the world to view aging as positive and will fulfill this commitment by providing Assistance, Advocacy and Answers on Aging. The Agency administers federal and state funds under the Older Americans Act, advocated for persons 60 and older, their caregivers and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, develops programs after assessing needs, coordinates services throughout the Aging Network and provides Answers on Aging.
Arts & Education Council 3526 Washington Avenue St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: (314) 535-3600 www.keeparthappening.org
Founded in 1963, the Arts and Education Council continues its commitment to St. Louis and surrounding counties as the largest source of private funding for the arts and arts educational outreach. In 2004 the Council raised over $2,180,000 from individuals, foundations and corporations to provide operational dollars for nearly 100 arts and arts education organizations serving residents of the Missouri-Illinois metropolitan area. The Arts and Educaton Council provides support for our area's nationally known cultural assests and our brand new groups in search of recognition. The Council provides funds for the educational programs necessary to keep art happining in our community.
Assistance League of St. Louis 14400 S. Outer Forty Road Chesterfield, MO 63017 Phone: (314) 453-9055 www.stlouis.assistanceleague.org
Assistance league of St. Louis is a not-for-profit volunteer service organization whose members identify, develop, implement and fund ongoing philanthropic projects to serve specific needs of children and adults in the St. Louis community. The organization's largest project, Operation School Bell, provides school uniform clothing to more than 2,000 elementary school children each year. Many of those children receive new shoes through Steps to Success. Other ALSL projects include Operation Hug (teddy bears), project ROSE (support for abused women) and My Own Fun Stuff (play kits for children in emergency rooms.)
Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America, St. Louis Chapter 1500 S. Big Bend Blvd. Suite 1 South Richmond Heights, MO 63117 Phone: (314) 645-2422 www.aafastl.org
For more than 20 years, the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America, St. Louis Chapter (AAFA) has served those affected by asthma and allergies through education, support and medical resources. AAFA's premier service program, Project Concern provides life-saving medications, equipment, education and support to children (birth to age 21) suffering from asthma who are from lower-income families and have little or no medical insurance. AAFA also offers a variety of educational programs to schools, families and childcare providers, including the ABC's of Asthma and Allergies, Asthma and Allergies Essentials for Childcare Providers (c), and the Food Allergy: Management for Schools program. No fee is charged for any service provided by the AAFA, St. Louis Chapter.
Belle Center of St. Louis 1082 Old Des Peres Road St. Louis, MO 63131 Phone: (314) 821-5230
Belle Center has been supporting children with special needs and their families for over twenty years. Services provided include individualized developmental, occupational, physical and speech/language therapy to children in the St. Louis area through home visits and on-site visits to other programs in the community. Belle Cener also offers an inclusive, center-based preschool program for children with special needs ages 2 to 6, Parent/Child Classes for parents to connect with and support each other and "Sibshops" for the brothers and sisters of children with special needs. Belle Center Currently supports over 300 children with special needs and their families in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Since 1984 Belle Center's mission has been to promote the rights and expectations of all children to be fully included in the comunity. The center provides a progressive, family-centered, inclusive approach to education and community life that supports children with disabilities and their families.
Bethseda Health Group, Inc. 1630 Des Peres Road Suite 290 St. Louis, MO 63131 Bethesda Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Phone: (314) 446-0623 Bethesda Adult Day Club Volunteer Coordinator Phone: (314) 446-2177 www.bethesdahealth.org
Bethesda health Group's mission is to be the premier porvider of care and services for seniors in the St. Louis community while maintaining financial stability and providing fulfilling career opportunities. Founded in 1889, Bethesda is a no-for-profit and non-denominational senior service organization wit three skilled nursing and five independent living retirement residences. Additional services include private duty home care, rehabilitation therapy, hospice and adult day club. Betheda Hospice is seeking volunteers to assist in the friendly office or visit with residents at the Bethesda residences in Ellsville, Kirkwood/Webster or Oakville. Bethesda's Adult Day Club is also recruiting volunteers for one-on-one interaction with residents and group activities at the Bethesda Dilworth residence in the Kirkwood/Webster area. Training is provided. please call to become part of their caring team.
Beyond Housing/Neighborhood Housing Services 7477 Delmar Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63130 Phone: (314) 862-8130 www.beyondhousing.org
For 30 years, Beyond Housing/NHS has helped low income families and communities to attain economic self-reliance and achieve their dreams of a brighter future. BH/NHS mission is to strengthen families and communities by providing needed and desirable affordable housing, education and training and other human supportive services through collaborative efforts with a variety of local, regional an national partners. BH/NHS spproach is three-fold, encompassing; Service-Enriched Rental Housing, Community Building and Homeownership Services. In 2004, Beyond Housing/NHS provided direct services to more then 2,000 families. BH/NHS Community Building work throughout St. Louis City and County, Service Enriched Rental Housing and Homeownership Services impacted more than 5,000 other families.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri 4625 Lindell Blvd. Suite 501 St. Louis, MO 63108 Phone: (314) 361-5900 www.bbbsemo.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest and most effective mentoring organization in the nation. The agency's mission is to help children reach their potential by matching them with adult volunteers and providing professional support to the relationship. They offer a variety of programs to fit volunteer, parent, and children's needs, including both community based and site based (at school or work site) programs. Big Brother an Big Sister mentors bring a little magic into the everyday lives of the young people they are matched with through the most fundamental of human relationships: a caring friendship between two people. If you are interested in becoming a big brother or big sister, please contact liz at (314) 361-5900 or Ireu@bbbsemo.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Ilinois 6400 W. Main Street Suite 1G Belleville, IL 62223 Phone: (618) 398-3162
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illionis has a newly funded program called "Amachi" Amachi is an innovative mentoring program designed to match children affected by the incarceration of a parent with a positive role model. Amachi is a West African word that translates to "Who knows but what God has brought to us through this child." Research studies indicate that these children matched with mentors have greater success in school, at home and in their communities. If you or your church would like to participate as a mentor in the Amachi program, please contact Tina Ivory Jones at (618) 696-2241 or (618) 398-3162
Boone Cener, Inc. 200 Trade Center Drive St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: (636) 978-4300 (636) 978-4300 www.boonecenter.com
BCI is a St. Charles County not-for-profit organization committed to providing productive and fulfilling employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. Boone Center currently employs over 200 people with disabilities. Our modern campus consists of production, office, and warehhouse space totaling 108,000 square feet built especially to satisfy the needs of our employees. Boone Center believes that all persons are entitled to the chance to earn a living through productive employement. With the support that BCI offers, those who otherwise would not have this option can become contributing members of the community and experience the satisfaction obtained through productive activity.
Boy Scouts of America Greater St. Louis Area Council 4568 W. Pine Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 In Missouri: (314) 361-0600 In Illinois: (800) 392-0895 www.stlbsa.org
The Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, provides educational programs that build character, teach participatory citizenship and develop personal fitness. Cub Scouts (boys ages 6-10), Boy Scouts (boys ages 11 to 18) and ventures (boys and girls ags 14 to 20) participate inaction-oriented programs that fulfill the aims of Scouting. Exploring (boys & girls ages 14 to 21) focuses on career choices, including law enforcement, firefighting and medicine. Each year, approximentely 90,000 young people participated in scouting programs in 27 counties in Eastern MIssouri and 10 counties in Southen Illinois.
Boys and Girls Town of Missouri 4485 Westminster Pl. St. Louis, MO 63108 Phone: (314) 535-7911 www.bgtm.org
Founded in 1949, Boys & Girls Town of Missouri is a nationally accredited organization that provides extensive treatment through residential, outreach and family threapy programs for troubled youth with a history of abuse, neglect, severe behavior disorders and psychological problems through superior, family-focused services is fullfilled through campuses in St. James, St.Louis, Springfield & Columbia, MO. BGTM helps redirect the lives of more than 2,500 boys and girls and their families annually.
Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis 755 S. New Ballas Rd. Suite 120 St. Louis, MO 63141 Phone: (314) 692-7477 www.hopestlouis.org
Boys Hope Girls Hope helps academically capable and motivated children-in-need to meet their full potential and become men and women for others by providing value-centered, family-like homes, opportunities and education through college. Their sevices include a stable home environment with live-in residential counselors and other adult role models, high qualiy education, counseling and support services year around enrichment activities, leadership development through communiy service and extracurricular activities, and preparation for college success as well as financial and emotional support through college. They are committed to providing their scholars with a home and an education.
Brain Injury Association of Missouri, St. Lous chapter 10270 Page Suite 100 St. Louis, MO 63132 Phone: (314) 426- 4024 (800) 377-6442 www.biamo.org
The Brain Injury Association of Missouri, St. Louis Chapter (founded in 1982) strives to imporve life for people with brain injuries and their families. The chapter provides support groups, a regular newsletter, information and referral , a summer wilderness camp, monthly social/recreational activities, advocacy and safety initiatives. By providing these services, they endeavor to fulfill their mission to reduce the incidence of brain injury; to promote acceptance, independence and productivity of persons with brain injury and to support their families.
The Buddy Fund 2827 Clark Avenue St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: (636) 535-2100 www.buddyfund.org
Founded in 1962 by sports personality Buddy Blattner, St. Louis BUDDY FUND provides athletic equipment to St. Louis charities using sports to positively impact the lives of at-risk youth. On a typical summer day, over 15,000 young athletes use BUDDY FUND equipment and over the years over 430000 lives have been touched. This unique, non-sectarian, 501(c) 3 charity has no employees and 95% of all funds go directly to supplying atheletic quipment. Visit www.buddyfund.org to understand how the BUDDY FUND operates and/or to join in their spectacular spring and fall golf benefits at Norwood Hills County Club.
Call for Help, Inc. 9400 Lebanon Road East St. Louis, IL 62203 Phone: (618) 397-0968 www.callforhelpinc.org
The mission of call for Help is to provide free 24 hour individualized crisis intervention and support services to enhance coping skills and to improve the lives of those served. Call for Help is celebrating its 35th year of serving individuals, families and communities in the Metro East. Call for Help operates six programs: Suicide & Crisis Intervention, Crisis Counseling, Information & Referral, Clinical Services Program (for the adult, homeless, mentally ill), Transitional Living Center ( for homeless women aged 16+ and their dependent childrn) and the Sexual Assault Victim's Care Unit. Call for Help is a member of the United Way.
Camp Rainbow 14309 Millbriar Circle Chestervield, MO 63017 Phone: (314) 469-8034
Camp Rainbow began in 1988 to provide a sleep away camping program for children ages 6-13 who have cancer or other blood related disorders. Camp is free of charge to any camper and their family. All of the staff, from counselors to medical staff, volunteers their time for all of the camping programs. There are no paid positions. They have expanded their program to include a Teen Camp Rainbow for high school students one weekend in March and a Mini Day camp program for 4-6 years old which runs simultaneously with Camp Rainbow. Their program is unusual in that each camper has their own counselor till they reach 11 years old and then the campers are matched two to one counselor for the older children when appropriate. Medical treatment is provided on camp premises so campers can continue if necessary with their treatment. They have served 1,386 children over the last 18 years. Every dollar raised goes directly to Camp Rainbow. They work very closely with all three childrens's hospitals. Their goal is to provide a camping experience for these children who may never be able to attend a regular camp like their healthy friends.
Cardinal Ritter Senior Services 7601 Watson Road St. Louis, MO 63119 Phone: (314) 961-8000 www.ccstl.org/cri
Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the Mission of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is to be a leader in providing an integrated continum of quality social services, housing, residential care and healthcare services for he senior adult. The mission is accomplished in a nurturing environment, which recognizes every person's dignity and provides security, advocacy and independence.
Carol & Paul Hatfield Cerebral Palsy Sports and Rehabilitation Center St. Louis Children's Hospital One Children's Pl Room 9W20 St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: (314) 454-2642
The Carol and Paul Hatfield Cerebral Palsy Sports and Rehabilitation Center's goals are to offer a wide variety of sports options for individuals with cerebral palsy. Sports are a way to stay active for life and to help people with crebral palsy embrace the concept that health and physical fitness are possible and necessary in order to maximize independence. Classes incllude: dance classes every Monday evening at Brentwood Community Center, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for ages 3-18; swim classes every Thursday afternoon at The Center of Clayton (the Toddler/Parent class is 3:30-4:00 p.m., and for ages 5 and up the class is 4-5 p.m.); and Martial Arts by Fighters with Courage & Power, at United Cerebral Palsy on Saturdays from 9:30-11:00 a.m. for ages 8-18. There will be a Summer Camp Independence, a sports intensive day camp, for ages 7-18 during the summer months for 6 weeks. The activities include swimming, martial arts, basketball, baseball, soccer, ice skating, dance, tennis and hockey.
Cars 4 Christmas (913) 897-0621 www.cars4christmas.org
With the help of automotive dealers, Gas companies, Repair shops, Tire stores, Tow lots, Parts companies and many in the community they have helped may individuals and families with a new found freedom to better their lifestyle. Although the cars are not the newest or fanciest, it not about a free car. It's about the freedom to get to a doctor, the grocery store, or even a child getting a ride to school. It's about getting to a job that is further than walking distance or getting to town if you live in a rural commmunity. There seems to be networks of charity organizations capable of helping people get food, housing or employment aid. "Nobody provided transportation." "And a lot of these people can help themselves if they can get from point A to point B." If you wonder about the need for our services, they receive over 5000 requests every year.
CASA of St. Louis County 121 S. Meramec Avenue 2nd Floor St. Louis, MO 63105 Phone: (314) 615-2908 www.casastlcounty.org
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of St. Louis County, Inc is a non-profit organization that speaks for abused, neglected and abandoned children in desperate need of safe, permanent homes. DASA recruits, screens, trains and supervises community volunteers who independently investigate these children's cases and speak on their behalf. Since 1980, CASA volunteers have played a role in establishing permanency in the lives of hundreds of at-risk children, thus preventing delinquency, despair, crime and continued abuse. More than 1,110 children are currently waiting for a CASA volunteer to be appointed to their cases. Community support, including tax-deductible donations, is vital to helping these children.
Catholic Charities of Southern Illinois 2620 Lebanon Avenue Belleville, IL 62221 www.ccsil.org
The mission of Catholic Charities of Southern Illinois is to respectfully live and express our faith, by reaching out to all people in Southern Illinois, assisting people with their basic needs and fostering changes in self and in society that promote justice and human dignity. Catholic Charities of Southern Illinois is an alliance of the charitable outreach efforts and agencies at work inthe Diocese of Belleville, IL They serve the people living in the 28 southernmost counties of the State.
Catholic Services for Children & Youth (CSCY) 20 Archbishop May Drive Suite 2200 St. Louis, MO 63119 Phone: (314) 792-7400
Established in 1928, CSCY is one of the largest child welfare organizations in the state. Their mission is to protect and promote he welfare of children by providing quality foster care, adoptions, expectant parent counseling and advocacy in response to the teachings of Jesus Christ. They provide counseling to expectant parents, specialized foster care, case management services, conduct home studies for domestic and international adoptions and provide post adoption agencies in China, Guatemala and Russia. Upcoming events include the Golf Outing August 2, 2005 at Norwood Hills Country Club and their Annual Awards Dinner to be announced, inquiries about their Tax Credit program welcomed.
The Center for Head Injury Services 11664 Liburn Park Rd. St. Louis, MO 63146 Phone: (314) 983-9230 www.headinjuryctr-stl.org
The Center for Head Injury Services is a not-for-profit organization providing support services to improve the quality of life for survivor of head injuries and their families. Their mission is to provide a full continum of services promoting independence, community integration and the emotional well being of individuals with brain injuries. Services include Independent living Training, Vocational Evaluation, Work Adjustment, Job Placement and Job Coaching, Outpatient Medical Treatment, Comprehensive Day Medical Therapy, Recreational Programs, Day Activity and Respite Services. Last year, over 300 individuals and their family members received services through The Center. New Services and program expansions are funded through private donations. Individuals can contribute through volunteerism, sponshorship, contributions, tribute and memorials. The Center receives workplace giving donations through Community Health Charities.
Center for Hearing & Speech 9526 Manchester Road St. Louis, MO 63119 (314) 968-4710 www.hearing-speechstlouis.org
The Center for Hearing & Speech offers services that prevent, identify and treat hearing loss and speech disorders. The Speech Program provides screenings, comprehensive evaluations and individual therapy for disabilities such as stuttering, language delays and articulation disorders. The Audiology Department offers testing, consultations and hearing and fittings. The School Screening Program conducts onsite screenings for hearing and vision wellness on students grade Pre-K through 8th. All clinical services are performed by Master degreed, nationally certified an state licensed staff. Call for more information.
The Center for Women in Transition 6400 Minnesota Avenue St. Louis, MO 63111 Phone: (314) 771-5207 www.cwitstl.org
The center for Women in Transition (serving St. Louis City and County and a new satellite office opening Spring 2005 in Franklin County) Announce the Kick-off of their $3 million Capital Campaign. Partnerships between the Community and the Center for Women in Transition enable all of us to build bridges between the systems to ensure that the multi-dimensional needs of their participants and their Comunity are met. By joining forces with the Community, CWIT is able to build innovative programs that present cost-effective, proven solutions and meaningful opportunities. Their mission is to help women ex-offenders get back on their feet and become contributors instead of recipients of state tax dollars. They provide a support system to these women and their families by continuing rehabilitation activities such as treatment for addictions, transitional housing, employment and family reunification. During their seven years of operation, they have served over 700 women and their children with various forms of assistance.
Central Institute for the Deaf 4560 Clayton Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: (314) 977-0132 www.cid.wustl.edu
the CID Oral Schoool and Outreach Center prepares children with hearing loss to participate in mainstream educational settngs. CED teachers use the auditory-oral method, helping dear children birth - 12 learn to speak, listen and succeed in the mainstream. Most CIC alumni go onto graduate from high school. Many attend college and pursue professional careers. Cid outreach services include mainstream transition assistance, workshops for professionals, school consultations, inservice training and educational tools used to help deaf children through out the world. CID's dynamic, highly individualized auditory-oral educational program is research-based and features specially adapted curricula from mainstream education, from preschool through the 6th grade level. DID's educational program has been recognized twice for excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. The next CID Ulltimate Picnic, a signature fundraising event to benefit deaf children learning to listen and talk, will be held on May 7, 2005. For information, contact Mary Middleton. (314) 977-0220 mmiddleton@cid.wusti.edu
Children's Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis 8001 Natural Bridge Road St. Louis, MO 63121 Phone: (314) 516-6798 www.safekidsmo.org
One of every four girls and one of every six boys will experience some form of sexual abuse before they are 18. Children's Advocacy Services of Greater St. louis (CASGSL) provides forensic interviews, medical exams and counseling for children ages 3 through 17 who have been sexually abused. The organization's mission is to "improve the St. Louis community's respone to child sexual abuse." The agency also provides services to children who have experienced traumas such as domestic or community violence. CASGSL also offers workshops and consultation for professional and community organizations. Services are provided at no charge to families.
Children's Home & Aid Society of Illinois 2133 Johnson Road Granite City, IL 62040 Phone: (618) 452-8900 www.chasi.org
Children's Home & Aid Society of Illinois (CHASE) was founded in 1883 as a statewide, not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization intiated on the premise that all children should have a safe, nurturing, healthy environment in which to live. CHASI provides program services for children from birth through late teens, including adoption, foster care, employment/training, Child Care Resource & Referral, Parent Training, Teen parent Counseling, Youth & Family Counseling, Child Abuse/Neglect Services, Parents Care & Share of Illinois and Delinquency Intervention. While CHASI receives a majority of its funds through contracts with state agencies, it also relies heavily on support from the United Way, local corporations, foundations, organizations and individuals.
The Children's Home Society of Missori 9445 Litzsinger Road St. Louis, MO 63144 Phone: (314) 968-2350 www.chsmo.com
The Children' Home Society of Missouri has been providing social services to children and families for over 100 years. The organization provides traditonal adoption services, international adoption services and adoption services for older children, sibling groups and children wit special needs. The Children's Home also provides services for children with significant, multiple developmental disabilities and operates two sites that provide residential services for children, as well as respite and family support. In the past year, the Children's Home served 26 children in its long term residential care progra and provided over 13,000 hours of service in its short term medical residential program.
Children's Hope International 9229 Lackland Road St. Louis, MO 63314-5412 www.CHIFoundation.org
Children's Hope International, a St. Louis based non-profit international adoption and humanitarian agency, is giving children who have no hope, a new life with loving families. Since 1992, Children's Hope has found loving homes for over 4000 children. Since their mission is to better the lives of children throughout the world, the Children's Hope International Foundation is guiding and expanding humanitarian projects throughout the countries they serve. CHI provides medicine to Guatemalan orphanages, playgrounds in Russia, wells in India and carreer training in Vietnam. Since 2000 the "Give Me New Life" project in China, completed over 600 surgeries for orphans.
Choose Environmental Excellance - Gateway Region 9012A Manchester Road St. Louis, MO 63144 Phone: (314) 962-4100 www.ceegr.org
Choose Environmental Excellence - Gateway Region (CEE-GR) is a not-for-profit central resource for environmental information, targeting businesses, schools, faith comunties and individuals to encourage positive actions and environmental awareness. Launched in 1999, CEE-GR offers an interactive website; newsletter; online Reduce, Reuse, Recycle database; the annual Environmental Excellence Awards; an online calendar of environmental events; an onlline Speakers Bureau and numerous Simple Steps brochres.CEE-GR serves St. louis City and Warren, Lincoln, St. Louis, Jefferson, Franklin and St. Charles counties in Missouri as well as Madison, St. Clair, Monroe, Clinton and jersey counties in Illinois.
Christian Service Center, Inc. 1000 N. Nineteenth Street St. Louis, MO 63106-3515 Phone: (314) 231-1515 www.cscstl.org
Christian Service Center, Inc., located at 1000 North Nineteenth Street near downtown Saint Louis, sponsors the largest and most comprehensive 24-hour emergency shelter program for homeless single women and families in the regional area. S subsidiary, Someone Cares Mission, collects and distributes large quantities of food to benefit bi-state area homeless shelters and food pantries. Primary and ancillary programs serve more than 13,000 homeless and impoverished individuals in the Saint louis bi-state area each year. For more information, please contact Mr. Mohammad Witherspoon, Director of marketing, at (314) 231-1515 or log on to the agency's website at www.cscsstl.org
Circle Of Concern 112 St. Louis Avenue Valley Park, MO 63088 Phone: (636) 861-2623 www.circleofconcern.org
Circle Of Concern reaches out to west and southwest St. Louis County families. Circle feeds the hungary; provides emergency help with rent, utilities and other necessities; gives school supplies, scholarships and summer "camperships" to young people and shares the spirit of the Holidays with less fortunate families. This year a record number of families need help. Circle's pantry now feeds 1,000 people each month. Request for other aid have increased too. Support for Circle's work comes from area congregations, schools, businesses, civic groups and individuals. Volunteers make Circle possible, sharing 21,000 hours of their time in 2004.
Circus Day Foundation 3340 Oxford Avenue St. Louis, MO 63143 Phone: (314) 436-7676 www.circusday.org
Circus Day Foundation/Circus Harmony is an organization focused on Social Circus programs. They use circus arts to inspire individuals and connect communities. Learning Circus skills imporves strength, coordination and flexibility as it develops life skills like goal setting, persistence and focus. learning circus with others teaches trust, responsibility and teamwork. When the others are from different backgrounds, everyone's sense of community is expanded. They offer circus classes and performances at City Muuseum and throughout the metropolitan area. Circus Day/Circus Harmony is the home of the nationally acclaimed youth circus troupe, the St. Louis Arches. Run away with the circus without leaving home by taking circus classes, attending shows and becoming a donor. Visit them online at www.circusday.org
The Community Action Agency of St. Louis County, Inc. 2709 Woodson Road St. Louis, MO 63114 Phone: (314) 863-0015 www.caastlc.org
The Community Action Agency of St. Louis County, Inc. (CAASTLC) is part of a national network of 11,000 Agencies (CAAs), created by the federal Ecomomic Opportunity Act of 11964; replaced by the Community Service Block Grant, (CSBH) in1981. CAASTIL, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 not for profit corporation. The focus remains to serve as an empowerment service in order to help the poor become self-sufficent. Nationally CAAs help 11.5 million low income people annually. 22,000 St. Louis County. When people are in need, tthe CASTLC, Inc. is there, offering assiatance with substance abbuse, financial counseling, housing, energy, food, crisis intervention, youth and family support.
Community Cultivators 849 McPherson Ave. Alton, IL 62002 (618) 781-9911
Community Cultivators teaches children, through organic means, about their natural source of food. This tangible learning experience promotes the children's connection with the soil and natural cycles of Earth. The fostering of an appreciation of nature increases the children's Earth Literacy while providing an alternative creative outdoor activity and encouraging the holistic growth of our community's consciousness. Children's groups attend educational events at the Commuity Cultivator's Children's Discovery Garden, a one-acre organci garden in Godfrey, IL, where children participate in a variety of educational gardening activities. A minimum of 10% if the harvest is donated to food pantries.
Community Health Charities 9051 Watson Rd. Suite 200 St. Louis, MO 63126 Phone: (314) 968-1558 www.chcksmo.org
Community health Charities is a federation of non-profit organizations dedicated to helping the community connect to charitable health efforts in the St. Louis area. The organization supports agencies and initiatives that assist people facing serious health challenges so that they never have to give up the hope of finding a cure or never have to allow a disability to overwhelm them. Community Health Charities partners with employers including the fereral government, St. Louis City and County, the State of Missouri and area businesses, to raise awareness of health care and wellness needs through workplace giving programs. The organization touches lives by researching cures, preventing disease, helping people with disabilities and promoting healthier lifestyles.
Community Health-In-Partnership Services (CHIPS) 2431 N. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63106 Phone: (314) 652-9231 www.chipsstl.org
CHIPS was founded in 1990 to provide healthcare and social services to the underserved and uninsured population of St. Louis. With the help of many dedicated medical professional who volunteer their time, CHIPS has become a critical point of access to healthcare with over 18,000 service encounters a year. Without CHIPS, many of these individuals would not seek care at all, or would end up in an emergency room. At CHIPS clients are defined not by their illness, but by their abilityto attain wellness. CHIPS is committed to giveing voice to clients in their health and wellness deciscions.
Community Helping Ministry 3770 McKelvey Rd. Bridgeton, MO 63044 Phone: (314) 770-2216
Community Helping Ministry is a not-for-profit partnership of business, churches, service clubs and individuals working together to serve families in the Pattonville School District and city of St. Ann with limited resources in times of crisis and assist in the responsible distributionof community resources. Services include food and financial assistance, information and referral and special programs for the holidays and back-to-school. More than 650 families received services in 2004. Trained volunteers work directly with families to assess needs and areaa for assistance. Community Helping Ministry is always looking for volunteers and donations to support their work with families in need.
Community Living, Inc. 1040 St. Peters - Howell Rd St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: (636) 970-2800 www.cliservices.org
Employment Services, a division of Community living, assist people with disabilities in St. Charles County in obtaining jobs. They provide reliable, eager employees. They assess individuals to determine their strengths and readiness. Employment Services provides on-site training and lng-term support. If you are a person with a disability in St. Charles County seeking employment or a business needing workers, contact Shelley Cook. Community Living, Inc. 1040 St. Peters-Howell Rd. St. Peters, MO 63376.
Cool Down St. Louis 1509 Washington Avenue St. Louis, MO 63103 Donation/Help Line (314) 214-7668 Volunteers/Sponsors: (314) 241-0001, ext. 14 www.cooldownstlouis.org
Cool Down St. Louis, a not-for-profit cooling assistance and public education charity, accepts and provides donated new and used -working air-conditioners and also offers utility counseling and financial cooling grants to restore electric bils during the summer. Th "Check On Your Neighbors" project is an attempt to reduce heat-related deaths and illnesses with the elderly and disabled neighbors. 100% of all donations help those in need. Volunteers are needed year-round. Cool Down St. Louis serves about 16 Missouri and Illinois counties, including the City of St. Louis. Tax-deductible donationsmay be sent to Cool Down St. Louis, c/o YNBm P.O. Box 868, St. Louis, MO 63188. Credit card donations are available through the secured website.
Coro Leadership Center- St. Louis UM - St. Louis One University Blvd. 230 Woods Hall St. Louis, MO 63121 Phone: (314) 516-4991 http://www.coro.org/coro_ceners/stl/stl.stl.html
As citizens of our neighborhoods, our region and our world, we learn that effective leadership empowers us. This is the premise that founded Coro sixty years ago, when two community leaders felt the need to train others to pursue grassroots change. The concept expanded from its roots in Southern California across the country. Now there are six Coro regional centers. The St. Louis Center was founded 30 years ago. Coro is dedicated to the mission of training leaders to strengthen the St. Louis community by providing nationally recognized, experiential training that sets the standard for community based leadership development. Coro offers four program areas: the Fellows Program inPublic Affairs, Women in Leadership, Community Leadership programs (neighborhood leaders, Youth programs and Faith-Based), and Customized Training Program.
Council fo Extended Care of mentally RetardedCitizens, Inc. 5257 Shaw Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: (314) 781-4950 www.cecstl.org www.sunnyhilladventures.org
CEC was founded by a group of parents in 1977 withthe purpose of providing residential/recreational servides for people with developmental disabilities.Council for Extended Care serves over 160 people in their residential programs. Council for Extended Care of Mentally Retarded Citizens, Inc. owns and operates Sunnyhill Adventures a residential camping program for children and adults with developmental disabilities each summer. Sunnyhill also provides trel opportunities for adults to exciting cities like Branson, Memphis, Chicago and Nashville. Campers are given the opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, experience personal growth and explorethe outdoors while having fun. Tax-deductible donations may be sent to CEC?Sunnyhill Adventures 5857 Shaw Suite 305 St. Louis, MO 63110.
Covenant House Missouri 11 S. Newstead St. Louis, MO 63108 Phone: (314) 533-2241 www.covenanthousemo.org
"When I was first introducedto Covenant House, I hafd nothing. I came from a home with a heroiin addict for a dad and a drunk for a step-mom. Since that day, I have had a helping hand each step of teh way . . . .It is a sense of relief to knowthat each time I truly need help, someoneis there to call on." Brandy age 18. Covenant House Missouri provides compehensive services for yuth who have run away from home, been kicked out or just needsome extra support. Please contact them about making a difference in the lives of 17-21 yearold kids who need help.
Crime Victim Advocacy Center of St. Louis 24-hour hotline: (314) 652-3623 Administrative Line: (314) 652-9771 http://stlouis.missorui.org/avc
Their mission statement is " to pursue a definition of justice which includes the victim" Thesewords contain 3 decades of expeience and about 25 years of research on how crme affects it victims and what are the appropriate, effective interventions to help people in crisis overcome the physical, financial, psychological and spiritual upheaval it creates in their lives. Their mission also reflect their goals of directing services to victims of crime, changing public policy and the way that victms ofcrime are treated and reponded to within the community and training and technical assistance provided to any organization or group that wnats to repond more effectively to victims of crime.
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, Inc. Gateway Chapter 8420 Delmar Blvd Suite 303 St. Louis, MO 63124 Phone: (314) 991-0220 www.ccfa.org
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's mission is to cure and prevent Crohn' disease and ulcerative colitis through research and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these digestive diseases through education and support. This is accomplished through fundraising efforts to financialy support patient education, professional education programs, support groups and research grants. Special fundraising events include the CCFA Greg Eble Golf Classic on May 16, the Pace Setter Walk/Run in Forest Park on August 21, the Women of Hope Benefit Luncheon in Septmember and the Torch of Friendship Gala on November 5, 2005.
Delta Dental of Missouri's "Teeth on the Go" program. Phone: (314) 656-2776 www.deltadentalmo.com
Each Spring Delta Dental of Missouri educates thousands of elementary school children, statwide, about the importanceof good oral health through its "Teeth on the Go," program. This unique assembly-style program features the Tooth Wizard, his fun-loving sidekick Panda and PlaqueMan. Together they entertain the students and educate them on proper brushing techniques, how to floss and why it is important to visit the dentist. This free program is scheduled to visit 300 schools in 2005, educating over 50,000 children. Schools can make reservations by calling Katie at (800) 392-1167, Ext. 2776.
Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis 8420 Delmar Blvd Suite 506 St. Louis, MO 63124 Phone: (314) 961-2504 www.stlouisdsa.org
The Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis benefits people with Down Syndrome and their families in Greater St. Louis, central Illinois and out-state Missouri. DSAGSL co-sponsors the Down Syndrome Clinic at Children's Hospital and provides individual and family support services, information, public awarneness and advocacy. Programs include: distributing information at area hospitals to parents of newborns; children's playgroups with parent group support; school programs; Annual Education Conference; Walk-in-the-Park awareness day; volunteer parents assisting parents-of-infants; teen/young adult activities and opportunities to advocate for inclusion; and family/individual social events.
Dream Factory of St. Louis P.O. Box 37099 St. Louis, MO 63141 Phone: (314) 727-6766 www.stldreamfactory.org
St. Louis Dream Factory is an all volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to fulfilling the dreams of seriously ill children in the Metro area. Their goals are to locate qualifying children, to raise funds to grant their dreams and to awaken the community to their mission. As of August, 2004 they have granted over 1,600 dreams! They have no paid staff and over 90% of donations go directly to ranting dreams. Volunteer opportunities are available for corporate and individual fund raising, publicity, public relations, special events and dreams.
Earth Share of Missouri (formerly Missouri Environmental Fund) 1915 Alfred Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: (314) 771-6668 www.earthsharemo.org
Earth Share of Missouri does fundraising and awareness building on behalf of 71 local, regional, national and international environmental organizations, more than half of which have programs in Missouri. This umbrella organization represents organizations that work on a wide variety of positive environmental programs, such as parks, trails, clean water, clean air, wildlife, plants, conservation, pollution prevention, education, sustainable development, and much more. Eearth Share's message is that protecting natural resources and public health requires real work, which cost real money, and one of the shortest routes to preserving a safe, clean and wondrous world is through charitable giving. In addition, the organication engages people in thinking and caring about environmental programs, connecting individuals to events, activities and volunteer opportunities.
Edgewood Children's Center 330 N. Gore Ave. St. Louis, MO 63119 Phone: (314) 968-2060 www.eccstl.org
Edgewood Children's Center, founded in 1834, serves 270 Children daily through long and short-term residential and day tretment crisis intervention programs all managed from its 23 acre campus in the heart of Webster Groves. children served by Edgewood have severe emotional, behavioral and communication problems. Edgewood's programs fall under four main service areas: Residential Treatment 24/7 care of up to 40 children; Day Treatment - intensive therapy in a special education setting; Aftercare - a continuation of treatment services for the child and family after the child leaves the residential program; and Prevention - short-term, intensive cirsis intervention and family therapy in the home.
Employment connection 4000 Leclede Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108 Phone: (314) 652-0360 www.employmentstl.org
Employment Connection was formed in 1977 by the Young Lawyers Associationof St. Louis and St. Louis Agency for Training and Employment (SLATE). They are a full member agency of the United Way. Employment Connection provides free employment services to metroppolitan area employers and job seekers. Their mission is "to assist individuals with limited opportunities to self-sufficiency through employment". Employers or job seekers interested in their free services may call the above number or visit at the web site. Employers, be sure to ask about their newest service, Managed Work Services.
EnergyCare 2758 Wyoming Street St. Louis, MO 63118-2313 Phone: (314) 773-5900 www.energycare-stl.org
EnergyCare promotes healthier, saferhome environments and independent living by providing year-around energy-related services in St. Louis communities for low-income households with persons who are elderly, disabled or chronically ill and young children. Through two annual programs, the Winter Warming program and Summer Cooling Program, the EnergyCare staff, supplemented by a corps of volunteers, seeks to keep the most vulnerable of our community safe from the dangers of extremeheat or cold. EnergyCare further seeks to educate clients about personal weather safety and energy conservation as well as to provide them with resources necessary for survival during seasonal extremes.
Faith Beyond Walls 4144 Lindell Blvd. Suite 221 St. Louis, MO 63108 (314) 531-4787 www.faithbeyondwalls.org
Faith Beyond Walls was conceived in 1999 by religious and civic leaders in the St. Louis region. Their mission is to mobilize resources and volunteers to carry out community improvement projects, in the areas of health, housing, neighborhood beautification and hungar. Since 2001, Faith Beyond Walls has mobilized over 1,400 volunteers in 100 community improvement projects located in low-wealth neighborhoods in St.Louis City and County, as well as East St. Louis, IL. their volunteers come primarily from congregations and college campuses covering a broad age range from young children to senior citizens throughout the St. Louis region.
Faith in Action - Community Connections Program of the Singer Institute 5401 S. Kingshighway St.Louis, MO 63109 Phone: (314) 457-0158 County: 943 Warder Avenue St. Louis, MO 63130 Phone: (314) 727-99202 www.singerinstitute.org
The purpose of the Faith in Action - Community Connections Program of the Singer Institute is provide elderly and needy nursing home residents with the opportunity to form a significant and meaningful relationship with a caring adult. through its Community Connections Program the agency recruits, screens and trains volunteers and monitors their efforts. The Singer Institute provides free training of older adult volunteers. Training takes place over a six-week period or half-day training is also provided. Since 1999, the Institute has graduated 65 volunteers. For more information, please call or visit their Web site.
Family Care Health Centers Carondelet health Center 401 Holly Hills Avenue St. Louis, MO 63111 Phone: (314) 353-5190 Forest Park Southeast Center 4352 Manchester Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: (314) 531-5444
Family Care health Centers (FCHC) is a multi-site primary health care center providing affordable and accessible services to anyone. The Center accepts most insurance plans and patients withut insurance are served on a sliding fee. FCHC comprehensive services include pediatrics, internal medicine, OB/GYN, family planning, WIC, optometry, counseling, HIV?AIDS testing, nutrition, home visits, dental, pharmacy services and inpatient hospital care. Hours vary with evening and weekend hourrs available. Please call the health center nearest you to make a medical, dental or opometry appointment.
