Variety Welcomes Leah! We are delighted to welcome Leah Folk to the Variety family as our new Senior Coordinator for Communications! In this role, Leah will be instrumental in sharing the stories of Variety children and families and ensuring these important messages of strength, determination and limitless possibilities are heard in and beyond the St. …
Variety Welcomes Megan! We’re excited to welcome Megan Myers to the Variety family as our new Health Services Coordinator! In this role, Megan will work closely with our Medical Equipment and Therapy Programs teams, providing vital support to local children with disabilities and their families. Originally from Southern Illinois, Megan graduated from Southern Illinois University …
Welcome Abby | Development Coordinator Variety is excited to welcome Abby Stebner to the team as our new Development Coordinator! In this role, Abby will be instrumental in advancing our mission — helping to raise crucial funds, connect with generous donors, and support exciting new initiatives alongside our dedicated team. Abby comes to Variety from …
Variety St. Louis is excited to announce the hire of Tim Sullivan as our new Director of Development. With his extensive background and expertise, Tim is set to guide us into an exciting new chapter of growth and success. In his role, Tim will manage and cultivate relationships with individual donors and board members to …
Janette Coleman is no stranger to Variety St. Louis. Having dedicated 12 years to Adventure Camp as both a camp counselor and in leadership roles, we are thrilled to welcome Janette as our new Senior Programs Coordinator! In her new role, Janette will collaborate closely with the Programs Director and Recreation Manager to ensure the …
Inside Look at Finding Nemo Jr. Learn about the upcoming performance of Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. and partnership with the Center of Creative Arts (COCA) from the Director and Producers! Robin Diehl Robin Diehl serves as Variety’s Programs Director, ensuring the operational success of all Variety programs. She has served Variety Kids and their families …
We are thrilled to announce Amy Brinstill as the new Recreation Manager at Variety St. Louis! Joining our Programs team, Amy brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to her role, where she will be spearheading all aspects of recreational activities, leading fellow team members. Amy’s journey into this role stems from her background in …
Variety is thrilled to introduce Emma Broyles as the new Finance & Administrative Coordinator. With her background in accounting and administration across various St. Louis companies, Emma brings a wealth of experience to our team. Emma plays an essential role in facilitating smooth operations in Variety’s office, assisting team members, and ensuring the upkeep of …
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 …
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 & …
From Camper to Counselor: Chase’s First Paycheck All Variety programs empower kids and teens with the skills, confidence, and independence needed to achieve their goals for the future. For many, that future involves transitioning into the workforce. During Disability Employment Awareness Month, Variety acknowledges the valuable contributions of workers with disabilities. Today, we celebrate Variety …
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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 …
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 …
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 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. …
A 4th of July Activity Summer is the season of picnics, cookouts, and yard parties with friends and family. In fact, in just a few days it will be the 4th of July! Adventure Camp Kids like Frankie got in a patriotic spirit by making this fun and easy snack. Variety Kids had a lot …
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 …
