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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 nor United Way funding.
We must raise every dollar, every year!
Your gift – big or small – makes a difference for St. Louis grieving kids!
Giving Clubs
Our Giving Clubs are fun and easy. Simply make your gift...get a fun Annie's Hope item AND make an impact for local bereaved kids!
100 Wonderful Women of Annie’s Hope
Women that make a $100 annual gift will receive a “100 Wonderful Women of Annie’s Hope” tumbler.
100 Generous Gentlemen of Annie’s Hope
Men that make a $100 annual gift will receive a “100 Generous Gentlemen of Annie’s Hope” thermos.
200 Incredible Couples of Annie’s Hope
Couples that give a $200 annual gift will receive a pair of “200 Incredible Couples of Annie’s Hope” stemless glasses.
Perennial Club
Individuals or groups who donate funds in a consistent, repetitive, predictable pattern throughout the year will receive an Annie’s Hope gift.
Designate the giving club name on your check or online payment. For more information, contact Becky Byrne, Executive Director, at kidsgriefmatters@annieshope.org.
Be A Sponsor
Our Organizational Sponsors are local businesses who KNOW that KIDS' GRIEF MATTERS!
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CHAMPIONARCO |
PATRONAccent Group Solutions |
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HEROSafety National Tagg Logistics |
BENEFACTORAuditSolv Precision Daylighting, Inc. Villa Lighting Supply |
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ADVOCATEBaue Funerals*Crematory*Cemetery Blattel & Associates Bopp Chapel Gourmet to Go Great Southern Bank Hutchens Mortuary and Cremation Center In Loving Memory of My Friend, Patti Unland On the Run by Wallis Companies Schrader Funeral Homes & Crematory Smoked by Grace – Mark McLean |
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If you or your company would like to be one of our organizational or event sponsors, contact Amy Benner LaBelle, Grants and Events 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, Young Professionals, 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 job description
Horizons volunteer job description
School Support & Education volunteer job 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?
Apply 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 Anna Oliver, Program Assistant, at AnnaO@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
Jesse Arcobasso
Edward Jones
Daphne Benzaquen
daph LLC
Alicia Firman
Special School District, St. Louis County
Drew Fisher
TOKY Branding & Design
Echo Jia
HBM Holdings
Katie Kirchner
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Hilary Mueller
New Chapter Coaching
Luke Pearl
St. Louis USBC
Christine Rogles
Lumen Technologies
Desiree Schmitz
TAGG Logistics
Young Professionals of Annie’s Hope are local professionals, ages 21+, who support the fundraising efforts of – and raise awareness for – Annie’s Hope. For more information, contact Kennedy Wiegel, Marketing & Special Events Coordinator, at kennedyw@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 Missouri tax credits awarded by the Department of Economic Development. Contact Amy LaBelle if you are interested in learning more.
We are pleased to offer a variety of avenues for our donors to support Annie’s Hope. If you have any 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 all about you taking care of yourself for a change. Lemongrass Spa provides skincare, hair, body, lip, beauty, & a variety of spa products. It’s hosted by a loyal donor and volunteer for 15+ years, Lisa Dinga. Thanks to her generosity, Annie’s Hope will receive 10% of every purchase.
For further information, please contact KennedyW@annieshope.org.