90 Years Strong: Breaking Records & Changing Lives As we step into 2025, we reflect on and celebrate the incredible achievements of 2024—an unforgettable year for Variety St. Louis. We proudly supported over 1,500 families, marking a new record of Variety Kids served. What a remarkable way to honor 90 years of empowering kids and …
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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 community. From humble beginnings, Sam achieved incredible success as the founder of Harbour Group, a billion-dollar investment firm, and as …
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 thanks to the dedication of more than 100 community volunteers, whose teamwork and enthusiasm brought it to life. Bike build …
Variety’s Medical Equipment & Assistive Technology program empowers local kids and teens with the tools to safely navigate and fully participate in their worlds. When a car accident took away a crucial piece of Lillie’s accessibility, her family didn’t know where to turn to help her access the community again. Mom Amber shares… “When our …
Variety St. Louis is excited to announce the hire of Tim Sullivan as our new Director of Development. With his extensive background and expertise, Tim is set to guide us into an exciting new chapter of growth and success. In his role, Tim will manage and cultivate relationships with individual donors and board members to …
Janette Coleman is no stranger to Variety St. Louis. Having dedicated 12 years to Adventure Camp as both a camp counselor and in leadership roles, we are thrilled to welcome Janette as our new Senior Programs Coordinator! In her new role, Janette will collaborate closely with the Programs Director and Recreation Manager to ensure the …
We are thrilled to announce Amy Brinstill as the new Recreation Manager at Variety St. Louis! Joining our Programs team, Amy brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to her role, where she will be spearheading all aspects of recreational activities, leading fellow team members. Amy’s journey into this role stems from her background in …
Adventure Camp leaves a lasting impact on Variety Kids, boosting their confidence, socialization skills, and even independence. For Variety Kid Jacob, Adventure Camp is a welcoming space where he feels included and accepted. His mom Jessica recently shared powerful feedback about the impact of Variety’s programs: “Jacob has always had a hard time socializing with …
Variety is thrilled to introduce Emma Broyles as the new Finance & Administrative Coordinator. With her background in accounting and administration across various St. Louis companies, Emma brings a wealth of experience to our team. Emma plays an essential role in facilitating smooth operations in Variety’s office, assisting team members, and ensuring the upkeep of …
Variety Remembers Marilyn Fox Marilyn Fox’s devotion to children with special needs and their families was unmatched. For a woman and mother who was so accomplished on the world’s stage, she possessed a particular admiration, humility, and respect for mothers of children with special needs. “Marilyn effortlessly forged connections with Variety Kids, sharing in their …
Judy Jones’ Legacy of Inclusion Variety honors and celebrates the life of Judy Jones whose generous spirit and dedication to others have left an enduring mark on the St. Louis community. Judy was deeply invested in empowering children with special needs to reach their full potential. Together, with late husband Dennis, Judy’s commitment to an …
Bold innovations, new partnerships, and our dedicated community of supporters made last year Variety’s most impactful in our storied history. With demand continuing to soar, Variety now actively serves a record 1,400 local families! Each of Variety’s core and enrichment programs saw significant growth reflected by record outputs and powerful feedback from families. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT …
Celebrating 90 Years of Impact In December 1933, our extraordinary history began. We are thrilled to celebrate this significant milestone as Variety St. Louis reaches its 90th year of dedicated service to children with special needs. Our generous community refuses to let children with disabilities go unnoticed. Compassionate individuals, like YOU, empower children with the …
Welcome to Variety, Anne! We are excited to announce Anne Young as Health Services Care Coordinator at Variety Saint Louis! Anne is an essential part of Variety’s Medical Equipment program, processing equipment applications and helping families get the tools their child needs to thrive. Anne graduated from Mizzou with a degree in Human Development & …
Introducing My Voice®! Imagine being unable to let your loved ones know that you are hungry, in pain, or that you love them. A new, innovative program from Variety St. Louis eases such concerns and literally gives children a voice. Variety’s new initiative addresses the frustration, isolation, and helplessness felt by children who are unable …
Welcome to Variety, Ashlyn! We are excited to announce Ashlyn Ege as our new Communications Coordinator at Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis. Ashlyn plays a critical role in building awareness of our mission and vision across multiple audiences and platforms through communications campaigns and tactics. Ashlyn graduated in May 2023 from Southern Illinois …
Welcome to Variety, Renee! We are excited to announce Renee Owens as our new Senior Programs Coordinator at Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis! She is responsible for overseeing Variety programs, specifically within recreation such as Adventure Camp and Curtain Call. Renee graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree …
Emmett Walks with His Brothers! Most four-year-old kids are naturally inclined to explore every inch of the world around them. But for some kids, like Emmett, physical challenges make walking, climbing, and playing with siblings less attainable. Luckily, Variety was able to provide Emmett with daytime and nighttime orthotics in partnership with the St. …
Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis has launched a new virtual speaker series titled “Endless PossAbilities.” Every session is free to attend, takes place on Zoom, and features an individual with a disability sharing how they achieved their unique possibilities, covering a wide range of topics. Variety Kids and Teens – and their families …
As spring draws near and the weather starts to get warmer, people are starting to get outside. Whether by foot or by bike, many are hitting the trails to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Until recently, however, this wasn’t an option for Variety Teen Erica. Erica uses a wheelchair to get around. Her wheelchair …
