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 …
The 2nd annual Variety Unbound event on April 20, 2023 was truly an evening of empowerment! Powerful performances thrilled the audience and demonstrated live on stage the impact of Variety’s programs. Emcee Mandy Murphey from FOX 2 welcomed guests to The Factory in Chesterfield, a magnificent space and the perfect venue to feature the talents …
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Welcome to Variety, Dana! Welcome to Variety, Dana! We are excited to announce Dana as the new Health Services Care Coordinator at Variety St. Louis! Dana will be working primarily with Variety’s Medical Equipment program, helping our families get the essential items they need to for their child to thrive. Dana received her bachelor’s degree …
Variety Announces Event Special Guest Star Variety Unbound: An Evening of Empowerment will feature performances frominspirational singer-songwriter Mandy Harvey alongside Variety Kids Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis is excited to announce the return of Variety Unbound: An Evening of Empowerment, a truly unique experience celebrating the abilities of children with special needs. The …
You don’t have to be at Variety’s Winter Camp to join in the fun and festivities! We’re thrilled to offer our six-page Winter Coloring Book to everyone with this quick and easy download! The book includes the following winter-themed designs: Winter Camp Snowflakes Snowman wearing a Ugly Sweater Polar Bear with a Penguin Cap Snow …
Gingerbread Decorating Day In honor of Gingerbread House Decorating Day on December 12th, we’re excited to share an exclusive Variety Holiday House coloring page for all kids and kids-at-heart! It’s time to deck the halls with your favorite colors and hints of all things festive and sweet! This page showcases a Variety Holiday House, complete …
Rediscovering Josh: From Tragedy to Joy When Brenda and Aaron Luter’s 19-year-old son Josh was involved in a motorcycle accident, he was instantly transformed from a strapping ROTC trainee and aviation student to a Variety Kid with overwhelming support needs. He suffered a traumatic brain injury, dissected arteries, multiple strokes, and a series of broken …
