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Children's Grief Awareness Day is the 3rd Thursday of November each year. You can help to spread the word that KIDS' GRIEF MATTERS by wearing blue and encouraging your co-workers, family & friends to do the same.
Did You Know?
Annie’s Hope never charges families for our services. We do not receive any government or United Way funding.
We must raise every dollar, every year!
Your gift – big or small – makes a difference for St. Louis grieving kids!
Perennial Club
Our Perennial Club members recognize the needs of grieving kids and demonstrate their compassion EVERY single month!
Perennial Club
Investors for grieving kids and their families who donate monthly or on a recurrent pattern throughout the year.
Designate Perennial Club on your check or online payment. For more information, contact Becky Byrne, Executive Director, at kidsgriefmatters@annieshope.org.
Be A Sponsor
Organizational Sponsors are local businesses that recognize KIDS' GRIEF MATTERS!
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CHAMPION |
PATRON
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HERO
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BENEFACTOR |
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ADVOCATESchrader Funeral Home & Crematory
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If you or your company would like to be one of our organizational or event sponsors, contact Amy Benner LaBelle, Philanthropy Director, at AmyL@annieshope.org.
Volunteer
Did You Know?
Last year Annie's Hope volunteers worked 17,910 hours to help St. Louis-area grieving kids?!
Last year Annie's Hope volunteers worked 17,910 hours to help St. Louis-area grieving kids?!
Annie’s Hope loves our volunteers!
We couldn’t do what we do without your generous gifts of time and talents. We are always looking for volunteers for our programs, fundraising efforts, marketing initiatives, Board of Directors, & office support.
Interested in being a trained volunteer facilitator for programs (Family Support Groups, School Support Groups, Teen Retreats and Horizons – our anticipatory grief program)?
Learn more here:
Family Support Groups volunteer role description
Horizons volunteer role description
School Support & Education volunteer role description
Volunteer training & expectations
Click here for a program volunteer application.
Would you like to join us at Camp Courage or Camp Courage – Teens, our summer camps for grieving kids?
Download the application here.
Interested in volunteering in the office or for fundraising or marketing events? Maybe a position on our Board of Directors?
Click here for an application.
Interested in an internship with Annie’s Hope?
Check out the job description here.
Click here for Intern & Practicum Student Application.
For questions, contact Kaitlyn Paton, Program Director, at KaitlynP@annieshope.org.
Want to explore volunteering more?
Contact Kaitlyn Paton, Program Director, at KaitlynP@annieshope.org.
Young Professional Board
Children with unresolved grief are 9x more likely to drop out of high school.
Young Professional Board Members
Maggie Bauer, Co-Chair
Provident
Beth Korte, Co-Chair
Community Volunteer
Crystal Flynn, Secretary
Fed Communities
Daphne Benzaquen
daph LLC
Drew Fisher
TOKY Branding & Design
Echo Jia
HBM Holdings
Luke Pearl
St. Louis USBC
Desiree Schmitz
TAGG Logistics
Shelby Auer
Hedy and Hopp
Young Professionals of Annie’s Hope are individuals 21 and over with a passion for serving kids, and who want to enhance fundraising and awareness efforts of Annie’s Hope. For more information, contact Amy LaBelle at amyl@annieshope.org.
Wish Lists
Support the kids of Annie’s Hope by donating in-kind items from our wish lists.
We’re constantly updating our wish lists to align with the current needs within our programs. Check out the supplies listed on Amazon: Wish List.
Would you like to add a book to our Community Resource Library? Check out our book wish list here.
For complete up-to-date wish lists or further information, please contact Amy LaBelle, Philanthropy Director, at AmyL@annieshope.org.
Ways to Give
Annie’s Hope has 50% state tax credits for donations to support projects approved by the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Contact Amy LaBelle for guidelines and requirements.
We are pleased to offer a variety of avenues for individuals, corporations, and organizations who wish to care for grieving kids. If you have questions, please contact our office.
Give Hope with Lemongrass
Shop to donate to grieving kids!
“Give Hope with Lemongrass” continues! This on-going fundraiser is intended to encourage self-care. Lemongrass Spa offers skincare, hair, body, lip, beauty, & spa products. The effort is hosted by Lisa Dinga, loyal Annie’s Hope supporter and volunteer for 15+ years, Lisa Dinga. Thanks to her generosity, Annie’s Hope receives 10% of every purchase.