Now Hiring: Health Services Care Coordinator Job Posting – Health Services Care Coordinator – Full-Time Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis (Variety) changes and improves the lives of local children with disabilities by providing access to vital medical equipment and therapies as well as the opportunity to participate in innovative recreation and performing arts …
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 …
Krishna is On the Move When Krishna’s family moved to the United States from India in 2006, everything was new – their home, language, resources, and community. They came prepared to welcome their newborn daughter into this new life. While they expected challenges, they were completely unprepared for the complications that arose in the first …
Russell is One in Seven Billion Like many mothers, when Jessica held her newborn son in her arms for the first time, she knew she was holding a miracle. He seemed like one in a million. What she didn’t know was that her little miracle defied much longer odds than that. Within days of Russell’s …
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, …
Now Hiring: Winter Camp Counselors Do you want to make a difference this upcoming holiday season and make some extra money in the process? Apply to become a counselor at Variety’s Winter Camp! Variety St. Louis is looking for kind, enthusiastic staff members and volunteers (ages 14+) to join our team for Winter Camp 2022 …
A Place Where Wolfie Can be Himself When Rachel’s newborn son, Wolfie, began to show some slight delays in learning how to crawl and walk, she thought little of it. Her baby was born with torticollis, a condition in which a baby’s neck muscles become slightly twisted at birth. This common condition in newborn babies …
Welcome to Variety, Shannon! We are excited to announce Shannon Ford as Variety’s new Graphics and Digital Media Coordinator! Shannon is responsible for the organization’s graphic design and multimedia content development. She will also oversee and implement all social media efforts and will photograph Variety events and Kids. Shannon graduated Lindenwood University in 2020 with …
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. …
Standard Bike Applications are OPEN UPDATE: Due to an overwhelmingly positive response, the 2022 Bikes for Kids applications were filled sooner than expected. Registration is now closed. Do you have (or do you know) a child with a disability who needs a new bike? Apply today for a FREE standard bike through our Bikes for …
Chorus and Dance 2022 Registration for the Variety Chorus and Dance Programs is OPEN! These performance programs provide a chance for local kids and teens (ages 8-20) of all abilities to sing, dance and perform on stage for audiences around the St. Louis area, all while making new friends, building confidence, and learning new skills. …
Owen and Liam are Ready for Kindergarten! “Cheez-It” Owen said with his hand-held communication device before popping the beloved snack into his mouth. He smiled with delight. His speech-therapist, Anna, cheered. His mother Michelle, who was watching the in-home therapy session, cried. In the next room, Owen’s twin brother Liam sat on a crash pad …
Welcome to Variety, Anna! We are excited to announce Anna Wilde as one of our two new Health Services Care Coordinators! Anna will be working primarily in Variety’s TherHappy program while also assisting with durable medical equipment and other programs-related needs. Anna comes to Variety with an array of experiences and knowledge in the health …
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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The Best Week of Emmy’s Life Natalie breathed a sigh of relief when she saw her six-year-old daughter Emmy dancing with another young camper on the first day of Variety’s Adventure Camp this month. “This is going to be a good day,” she thought. “You’re good, Emmy. You have found your people!” One would never …
All Call for Curtain Call! This summer, Variety St. Louis is offering an inclusive musical theatre camp filled with dance, music, and drama and friendship for kids ages 9-21. A hand-picked team of professional dancers, actors, musicians, and performers from St. Louis and around the country are coming together to lead Variety Kids in an …
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 …
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