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.
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 we celebrate the new year, we are looking back at all that happened here at Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis in 2021. Although it was another year filled with constant pivoting, we were able to continue to evolve as an organization, providing Variety Kids and their families with uninterrupted access to our …
This month, Variety Kids and Teens gathered virtually for a festive social group, led by Variety Family Council member Kim and her daughter, Gracie. A great time was had by all! The day before the event, Kim and Gracie, dressed as elves named “Holly” and “Jolly”, delivered holiday cheer in the form of goody bags …
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Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis has announced that Jan Albus, the organization’s CEO for the past 25 years, is leaving the organization. Her last day will be December 31, 2021. “Variety would not be the incredible source of hope and joy for children with special needs and their families without Jan Albus. She makes …
On Saturday, November 20, Variety St. Louis made a triumphant return to in-person events with Bikes for Kids 2021. The annual bike giveaway was held across multiple days in 2020, and we were thrilled to get back to what is always one of our favorite days of the year. During the event, more than one …
We’d like to say thanks “sno” much to all those who came out to Ballwin Sno-Cone on August 25 in support of Variety Kids! From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on that date, a portion of the stand’s proceeds benefited Variety St. Louis and the kids and teens with disabilities we serve. Variety Families and …
On Saturday, August 21, 2021, Variety Families and friends had the chance to experience the thrill of IndyCar racing at the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at the World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, thanks to the generosity of World Wide Technology and the Steward Family Foundation. The organizations donated more than 500 tickets to Variety …
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When the Olympics and Paralympics air, you can find children around the world glued to their screens, dreaming of the day they might take the podium for their country. Variety Kid Chase is living out those dreams. Last month, Chase competed in swimming at the Move United Junior Nationals, which serves as a pipeline towards …
