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 …
Now Hiring: Programs Coordinator Programs Coordinator – Full Time Are you seeking a dynamic role at the heart of a team of dedicated professionals making a profound impact on the St. Louis community? Do you excel at connecting and building relationships and find fulfillment in supporting kids and teens to achieve their fullest potential? Are …
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 & …
Welcome to Variety, Jamie! We are excited to announce Jamie Lamprecht, CFRE as the new Director of Development at Variety! Jamie will be responsible for overseeing fundraising and donor engagement efforts in support of Variety’s mission. Jamie is dedicated to delivering forward-thinking leadership and will focus on creating a positive impact on the community, internal …
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 …
A couple of years ago, Variety Kid Maisy attended a birthday party at a ranch. There, she not only got to ride a horse for the first time, but she formed a connection with one of the horses. She fed him and petted him, laughing, smiling, and communicating in her own unique way. You see, Maisy, …
Doctors used to tell Jada’s mom, Candice, that Jada would be a “lay baby.” By that, they meant she would do little more than lay on the floor due to her diagnosis of cerebral palsy. To that, Candice had one word – “No!” She refused to believe that her daughter couldn’t be something more. Today, …
For five-year-old Sadie, there is nothing more frustrating than always being tagged “It” first in a game of tag on the playground. Sadie has mild cerebral palsy, which causes high tone in her legs and can make it difficult for her to keep up with her friends. But not anymore! Sadie recently received a new …
For a long time, Variety Kid Ryan wasn’t able to use the smartboard in his classroom. The manual wheelchair he was using sat at a height too low to reach the board, limiting his participation in classroom activities. But, a few months ago, Ryan received his very first power wheelchair with help from Variety St. …
