Abilities Redefined.
Possibilities Reimagined.
Empowering children with disabilities in the
St. Louis region to live amazing lives through critical programs and services.
Celebrating 90 Years
Variety St. Louis has been empowering local kids and their families since 1933.
TherHappy Kids
Building confidence and teaching new skills through access to physical, occupational and speech therapy.
Life-Changing Equipment
Providing access to critical medical equipment that increases independence and engagement.
Engaging Recreation
Helping kids try new things and make lifelong friends through camps and social opportunities.
Inspirational Performing Arts
Creating opportunities for children of all abilities to develop belief in themselves on and off the stage.
Empowering Kids
with Disabilities
By providing access to vital medical equipment and therapies as well as the opportunity to participate in innovative Recreation and Performing Arts programs, we aim to empower Variety Kids by establishing independence, teaching new skills, improving socialization, building self-esteem, and so much more.
Stories of Everyday Possibilities
Hope in Every Step
Hope in Every Step Three-year-old Danielle Rey adores all things pink and lights up with her love for Taylor Swift. Yet behind her vibrant spirit lies a challenging medical journey that has already seen her…
Read moreStories of Everyday Possibilities
Hope in Every Step
Hope in Every Step Three-year-old Danielle Rey adores all things pink and lights up with her love for Taylor Swift. Yet behind her vibrant spirit lies a challenging medical journey that has already seen her…
Read moreHonoring the Legacy of Sam Fox
Honoring the Legacy of Sam Fox Variety St. Louis pays tribute to the extraordinary life of Ambassador Sam Fox, a remarkable individual whose humor, kindness, and commitment left an enduring mark on the St. Louis…
Read moreBikes for Kids 2024
Bikes for Kids 2024 On Saturday, November 23, Variety St. Louis held its annual Bikes for Kids event, distributing over 230 bicycles to local children and teens with special needs. The event was made possible…
Read more2024 Impact
St. Louis-area children and teens with disabilities grow and change each day, and so do their needs. Variety’s critical services and innovative programs evolve and expand along with Variety Kids so they can continue to redefine their abilities and reimagine their possibilities.
Through Variety programs, 94% of Variety Kids gain the skills they need to experience their world as fully as possible.
88% of families report seeing their Variety Kid gain or maintain independence at home, school, or in the community.
93% of families report that their child demonstrates belief in themselves, their abilities, and their possibilities.
Variety Kids participated in 13,350 hours of engaging recreational activities like Adventure Camp.
Variety Kids used their medical equipment for 2,085,390 hours, an all-time record.
Variety Kids accessed a record 3,591 hours of therapy services, a Variety record.
Achieving Possibilities
Working to create a world where abilities are redefined and possibilities are reimagined for children with disabilities.