helping hand-me-downs
The nonprofit held its annual gala in the Crown Room at Ballpark Village. It provides struggling families with clothing, shoes, coats and beds, while also connecting them with employment opportunities and safe, affordable housing.
humane society of missouri
Pet lovers flocked to the organization’s annual Barktoberfest, which raised $7,800 for the Rescued Pet Trauma Fund. Many guests and their furry friends dressed in coordinating costumes for the fundraiser, now in its seventh year, at Urban Chestnut Brewing Co.
girls in aviation day
Area high-schoolers interested in flying attended the first Girls in Aviation Day at the St. Louis Downtown Airport in Cahokia, Illinois, where they climbed into real cockpits and got a chance to run through flight simulations. Saint Louis University partnered with Women in Aviation International to host the event.
girls in the know
More than 200 guests attended the organization’s Knowledge & Power event at Third Degree Glass Factory. Sgt. Christy Allen of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department gave the keynote speech, ‘Embracing Your Fears and Highlighting Your Uniqueness.’
