[SouthSide Early Childhood Center]
More than 400 supporters and corporate leaders attended SouthSide Early Childhood Center’s annual gala dinner, which raised more than $298,500. The funds will provide scholarships for the children who attend SouthSide.

hap_variety[Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis]
Former Major League Baseball stars Ozzie Smith (center) and Kirk Rueter visited and played ball with Variety Adventure Campers on Catch-22 Miracle Field. As an honorary board member, Smith is a longtime supporter of Variety.

hap_mission[The Mission Continues]
At the recent The Mission Continues/Fox Sports Midwest Summer Service Slam, George Herrera, fellowship admissions specialist for The Mission Continues, helped clean a 3,000-gallon aquarium at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood. Photo by Taylor Yehling

hap_army[The Salvation Army]
The Salvation Army’s second Behind the Red Shield Gala welcomed guests and supporters of its programs, which serve more than 200,000 residents every year. Among the event highlights was the presentation of Red Shield Awards to Schnucks Markets and the City of St. Louis.
Pictured: Dr. Sharilyn Franklin and Maj. Lonneal Richardson

hap_golf[Bill Wallis Charitable Foundation]
Players enjoyed a day of first-class golf and fundraising at the 13th annual Bill Wallis Golf Classic at the Country Club of St. Albans, raising more than $100,000.

Pictured: Students at SouthSide Early Childhood Center