kids in the middle
Tapped St. Louis donated more than $6,000 to the nonprofit during its Tips for Charity program (pictured at top). The money, raised from patrons at check-out, will provide group counseling sessions for more than 132 children whose parents are separated, divorced or remarried.

the autism clinic at hope
The Kirkwood-area practice celebrated its grand opening with help from the Kirkwood-Des Peres  Area Chamber of Commerce. It specializes in using applied behavior analysis to help children with autism.

crisis nursery
The organization’s annual Eat. Shop. Love. event at Plaza Frontenac raised money and collected more than 400 gently used handbags filled with toiletries, gift cards and accessories for struggling moms. Sponsors included Canyon Café, Kendra Scott, Stonewater Spa and Lilly Pulitzer. Crisis Nursery is a 24-hour safe haven for children from birth to age 12 whose families are in crisis.

legal services of eastern missouri
The organization’s Justice for All Ball hosted 650 guests and raised more than $200,000 to provide free legal services in 21 counties, including St. Louis. Legal Services has helped more than 1 million low-income families since 1956.