the blockheads
A group of teenage girls from Lindbergh High School—otherwise known as The Blockheads— spearheaded a Styrofoam recycling event at Sunset Hills Community Center. They have developed a patent-pending adhesive called EcoGIOo that’s biodegradable and made from recycled Styrofoam.


kristi and j.t. monschein team

The real estate team donated hundreds of household items to a trio of Veterans Affairs organizations—St. Louis Fisher House, the VA Domiciliary and Hope Recovery Center. All three help military veterans regain their independence with physical and emotional support.


deborah ahmed

The executive director of the Better Family Life Cultural, Educational and Business Center received the University City Board of Education’s 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Spirit Award at the annual community celebration, A Walk with Martin.


butler’s pantry

The local catering and event company showed its appreciation for St. Louis first responders by randomly choosing 12 fire and police departments to receive a surprise breakfast or lunch.