Imo’s Pizza and Variety St. Louis teamed up once again to empower local kids and teens with special needs. On Wednesday, September 18, over 96 Imo’s locations participated in Imo’s for Kids Day with 10% of purchases donated to benefit Variety programs. At Imo’s iconic Hampon location, Variety Kid Jo Jo (6) and Variety Teen …
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 …
“This year, I ran the Boston Marathon to support Variety…” Todd Oswald, devoted Variety Dad and running enthusiast, took on the monumental challenge of running the 127th Boston Marathon in 2023. Todd was invited to participate in the iconic race in support of a charity of his choosing. For him, the decision was obvious. Although …
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 …
Variety St. Louis is proud to welcome our new Board Chair – Mike Lefton, MX Holdings Executive Chairman – and new Board Vice Chair – Sean Fleming, Distribution Management CEO. Mike and Sean will lead Variety in our 90th year of empowering children with disabilities. With their passionate and driven leadership, Variety will confidently address …
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 …
Bikes for Kids 2023: A Ticket to Adventure “Once again, Variety is making the impossible, possible.” Families could not contain their enthusiasm as more than 200 local children received the gift of a new bike at Variety’s annual Bikes for Kids event on November 18 at Parkway Central High School. Bikes give children the freedom …
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 & …
TherHappy Kid August Makes His Mark Six-year-old August and his family cherish quality time through shared creativity. Each family member has their own spot at the dining room table to create works of art, and August’s father – an artist himself – encourages coloring outside of the lines. Now covered in clay, watercolor, and permanent …
The Beauty of Curtain Call Variety Kids proudly took center stage on Friday, August 18 to showcase their hard work and musical theatre talents. As they took their final bows, more than 40 passionate young performers received resounding ovations from a captivated audience of family, friends, and Variety supporters. Curtain Call offers fully inclusive experiences …
An Unforgettable Summer Adventure Camp is always a time for discovery, fun, and friendship, and this summer was no exception. For six weeks, campers play sports, create works of art, pet stingrays, ice skate, and so much more as they explore some of the St. Louis area’s best attractions. At Adventure Camp, kids with special …
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 …
Imo’s Pizza and Variety teamed up once again to help local kids with special needs through the power of pizza! On Wednesday, July 19, all 99 Imo’s Pizza locations participated in Imo’s for Kids Day with 10% of purchases donated to support Variety’s programs. At Imo’s Pizza’s storied location on Hampton, Variety Kids Faith and …
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 …
