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 …
Family Conference 2022 Come join us for Variety’s annual Family Conference on Saturday, December 3, 2022! All are invited to attend this free event, featuring engaging educational sessions and time for connection with other attendees. This year’s guest speaker is Major Kim “Rooster” Rossiter with Ainsley’s Angels. He will speak about Caregiver Self-Care, Overcoming Fears, …
Variety St. Louis Welcomes Linda Hunter to the Board of Directors ST. LOUIS, OCTOBER 28, 2022 – Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis welcomed Linda Hunter to their Board of Directors this fall. Linda has served on a host of boards at non-profit organizations in St. Louis. She helped lead the capital campaign for …
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Variety Appoints Robin Diehl as New Programs Director Congratulations to Robin Diehl on her promotion to Programs Director! Robin celebrated her five-year anniversary with Variety the Children’s Charity this year. Originally hired in 2017 as Program Manager, Robin managed Variety’s Recreation and Performing Arts programs, including Adventure Camp, Bikes for Kids, and Chorus and Dance. …
Super Letters: Adventure Camp Craft One of this year’s Adventure Camp themes was all about SUPER HEROS! While it is lots of fun to celebrate the popular superheroes we all know and love, it is also incredibly important for us to remind kids that they are heroes themselves! By using their own initials to make …
Imo’s Pizza Partners with Variety The Children’s Charity ST. LOUIS, July 20, 2022 – Imo’s Pizza is partnering with Variety the Children’s Charity in July to supportVariety Kids at Adventure Camp. The Imo’s family challenged franchise owners to send more than 20kids to camp this summer with individual franchise sponsorships. Imo’s will also raise awareness …
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Camp Staff Spotlight – Emma This is Emma Hampton’s 4th year working as a camp counselor at Variety’s Adventure Camp. Not only does Emma look forward to meeting new campers and getting to know their unique personalities, she also loves the amount of new experiences she is able to introduce kids to during the week! …
Camp Counselor Spotlight: Meet Danny Adventure Camp simply would not be the same without our wonderful counselors and staff! We interviewed a few different counselors to learn about their first-hand experience: Danny Naunheim is 19 years old and is returning this summer for his 5th year working at Variety’s Adventure Camp. Danny worked a year …
Empowering the Hagan Family Few families embody the mission and spirit of Variety as extensively as the Hagan Family. All three of their children have benefitted from Variety’s core programs, and we’ve enjoyed watching them develop and thrive thanks to greater access to therapy and adaptive equipment. Savannah, the oldest, is a long-time TherHappy Kid, …
Variety STL was honored to have the extremely talented Ali Stroker host Variety Unbound: an Evening of Empowerment. She amazed everyone with her talent and we felt honored to hear her story. We are sharing her story her so that all friends of variety can read more about Ali, even if they could not attend …
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Variety St. Louis Adds Four Board Members Variety’s Board of Directors will have some fresh faces and insight this year. Media Contact: Brian RoyExecutive DirectorBrian@VarietySTL.orgOffice: 314-720-7711 ST. LOUIS, DATE, 2022 – Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis is set to add several area professionals to their Board of Directors, including Dr. Kerri Morgan, Zac …
Variety Unbound Kickoff “You’ve got a friend in me.” There wasn’t a dry eye in the room as the Variety Children’s Chorus sang these words to an audience filled with friends on April 21st at our special event, Variety Unbound: An Evening of Empowerment. It was a joyful celebration and a reunion as we gathered …
We’re making final preparations for Variety Unbound: An Evening of Empowerment this Thursday, April 21! For our guests’ convenience, we have compiled some important updates you should know before attending this unforgettable evening! To keep Variety Kids and guests safe, we are taking several precautions. First, masks are strongly recommended but not required. Second, please provide proof …
Michael Neidorff’s compassion for children with special needs made him a natural fit for the work we do at Variety. For the past 15 years, Variety Kids and families could rely on the steadfast support of Michael and the Centene Charitable Foundation. His personal and professional commitment has made an immeasurable impact on so many …
Save the date! We are excited to introduce you to Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis’ BRAND NEW event, Variety Unbound: An Evening of Empowerment. Accessible and inclusive, Variety Unbound offers a fresh approach to Variety events in a safe, exciting way. Attendees will be immersed into the stories of Variety Kids and families as we celebrate the …
We take a moment on this #ThankfulThursday to show gratitude to Autism Speaks for their recent support of Variety’s mission. The Autism Speaks Local Impact Grant program focuses on presenting grants to services that improve the lives of those affected by autism spectrum disorders. Their goals include expanding the capacity of organizations to effectively serve …
Variety’s Adventure Camp program is now hiring for Summer Camp 2022. Several paid and volunteer positions are available!
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Julie Thompkins, our new Health Services Manager! Julie will primarily oversee our Durable Medical Equipment program as well as the Emerson Resource Center, working directly with families to ensure they receive the assistance they need. Julie’s background has more than prepared her for this role. She …
Variety St. Louis has launched a new website to better serve the St. Louis community. The site makes it possible for audiences to access critical information more easily, with a focus on improving the application process for families looking for assistance as well as creating a better online donation experience.
