Impact Close to Home


Empowering Children and Teens in the Greater St. Louis Region

Variety St. Louis serves children and teens with disabilities under the age of 21, and their families, living in the 30 Missouri and Illinois counties surrounding St. Louis. Through various programs and services, we empower Variety Kids to establish independence, build confidence, improve socialization with family and friends, and learn new skills. When you become a Variety Family, you join a network of children with disabilities and their loved ones from across the region.

*Data represents cumulative impact from 2022 to present day.

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IMPACT CLOSE TO HOME

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No matter the numbers, the impact Variety has on the children and families we serve is deeply meaningful. Every piece of equipment, communication tool, adaptive bike, camp experience, or performance helps create greater independence, confidence, and inclusion close to home.

WHEN YOU GIVE:YOU IMPACT A VARIETY KID BY PROVIDING:
$50Sensory Items for campers or covering the insurance copay for Therapy
$100a Trunk Support Vest or a Keyguard for Communication device
$250 a Communication App for a Variety Kid, giving them a voice
$500a Portable Wheelchair Ramp, or a Sensory Crash Pad
$1,000a Cranial Helmet, MyVoice Communication Device or 1 Full Week of Camp for 1 Child
$2,500a day at the STL Zoo for 160 Variety Campers and counselors
$5,000a Gait Trainer, Activity Chair or a Customized Therapeutic Bicycle
$10,000a Safety Bed, or covering the costs of a session of Winter Camp
$15,000a year of Therapy for 5 Variety Kids
$25,000a Power Wheelchair Wheelchair or covers the costs of an Accessible Vehicle Conversion

As Variety continues to expand its reach across all 30 counties we serve, more children and families are gaining access to life-changing equipment, therapy, recreation, and support. But there are still many families waiting for the resources they need.

Your gift helps provide critical services, creates new opportunities for independence, and ensures more children can reach their full potential. Together, we can continue growing our impact and changing lives throughout our community.

Click below to make a donation or learn more about how Variety can support your family.

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THE IMPACT OF YOUR SUPPORT
A GIFT OF $50
Provides Sensory Items for campers or covers the insurance copay for a Therapy visit
A GIFT OF $100
Provides a Trunk Support Vest or a Keyguard for a Communication device
A GIFT OF $250
Provides a Communication App for a Variety Kid, giving them a voice
A GIFT OF $500
Provides a family with a Portable Wheelchair Ramp, or a Sensory Crash Pad
A GIFT OF $1,000
Provides a Cranial Helmet, a MyVoice Communication Device, or 1 Full Week of Camp for 1 Variety Kid
A GIFT OF $2,500
Provides a day at the STL Zoo for 160 Variety Campers and counselors
A GIFT OF $5,000
Provides a Gait Trainer, an Activity Chair, or a Customized Therapeutic Bicycle
A GIFT OF $10,000
Provides a Safety Bed, or covers the full costs of a session of Winter Camp
A GIFT OF $15,000
Provides a year of Therapy for 5 Variety Kids
A GIFT OF $25,000
Provides a Power Wheelchair Wheelchair or covers the costs of an Accessible Vehicle Conversion

The life of a parent of a special needs child is always changing and Variety has really shown us that you all are in this with us

Sarah, Variety Kid Will’s Mom