a critical need | The St. Louis Area Diaper Bank is experiencing an increased need for diapers. The nonprofit has seen a 25% increase in distribution since 2020—accounting for approximately 300,000 diapers each year. This reflects a national trend. Recent research released by the National Diaper Bank Network reported that 47% of U.S. families with young children struggle to afford diapers. For more information, visit stldiaperbank.org.
in the ring
Circus Harmony is heading abroad! Thanks to its Peace Through Pyramids partnership with Circus Circuli in Stuttgart, Germany, nine of Circus Harmony’s high-flying students will be visiting the sister organization at the end of this month. Students from both circuses will create a show together and travel around Germany to perform.
The St. Louis County Library is continuing to grow and update its bookmobile fleet thanks to support from community partners. Recently, Emerson donated $200,000 to sponsor a new bookmobile, which is expected to hit the road in the second half of 2024. It will join vehicles sponsored by Great Southern Bank and the Cardinals.
On July 28, the Cardinals will host some special guests as they prepare to face off against the Cubs. Members of the Modern Widows Club will attend in support of a fundraiser for the organization, which provides grieving women with services including in-person and virtual support groups, mentoring programs, educational courses, activities, travel opportunities and more.
Congrats to T&S columnist Joan Berkman! For the second year in a row, The Velvet Hammer has received a first place award in the Missouri Professional Communicators’ annual writing contest.