mercy hospital
Health care workers received a special tribute from a familiar face. St. Louis Blues national anthem singer Charles Glenn debuted his performance of Elton John’s “I’m Still Standing” to a small group of hospital employees. Blues mascot Louie brought extra cheer, and Panera Bread donated boxed lunches.
Pictured at top: Glenn, Mercy Hospital St. Louis president Stephen Mackin, Louie

the little bit foundation
The nonprofit, which is dedicated to eliminating barriers to education, recently hosted Summer Student Stock Up. The event focused on providing elementary students with essential learning tools like books, school supplies and at-home STEM projects along with food and hygiene items. 

st. patrick center
The homeless services nonprofit dedicated a room to Ann Rotermund, a behavioral health counselor and its longest-serving employee at 35 years. The space is where she conducts meditation classes for staff and clients, and it was recently freshened up with new paint and decor.

operation food search
The hunger relief nonprofit received a $75,000 grant from MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, a national advocacy organization working to end food insecurity in locations with limited resources and challenging political and social dynamics.