[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.
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.
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
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
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