April 25, 2012
Every hour in the US someone is diagnosed with MS. Multiple Sclerosis is a debilitating disease that affects the central nervous system by disrupting the flow of information from the brain to the body. The immune system attacks the central nervous system leaving scars in multiple points in the system. Anyone can get ...
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February 29, 2012
This weekend marks the 4th annual FestivAle event put on by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The foundation teamed up with local brewers to host a beer tasting event whose benefits go to help improve the lives of those living with Cystic Fibrosis and ultimately, to find a cure. When I first heard this I ...
February 21, 2012
I wanted to give everyone the last minute opportunity to take part in one of the coolest (literally!) volunteer opportunities that Missouri has to offer. This weekend the Special Olympics will be hosting their Maryland Heights Polar Plunge in Creve Coeur Lake. On Plunge day, each contestant goes against every instinct in their body ...
June 9, 2011
The Missouri Department of Public Safety says that instead of reporting directly to a disaster area where the Joplin tornadoes hit just a few days ago, you can call (800) 427-4626 or 2-1-1 if you are interested in helping out. If you would like to lend your medical expertise, please visit https://www.showmeresponse.org/ for more information ...
June 3, 2011
PWA is furnishing an apartment for a Lydia’s House client who is starting a new life, perhaps with little more than the clothes on her back. They need your help to create a warm, comfortable, nurturing environment for her! How can you help? Volunteer on Saturday, June 18, from 9am-12 noon at the apartment in ...
June 1, 2011
Summer is a great time to get out and be active in the community. For any Saint Louisans that enjoy helping an animal in need, please check out this link. The volunteers of Saint Louis Missouri are coordinating a volunteer effort for Saturday June 4th that involves animal rescue, so please visit their website to ...
May 24, 2011
Over the Edge is looking for help! What is Over the Edge? Over the Edge is a USA-based special events company that runs rappelling events for non-profit organizations anywhere in North America. Business leaders and community members are invited to raise donations in exchange for the once-in-a-lifetime experience of going over the edge of a ...
May 6, 2011
Missouri River Relief is proud to be Missouri Stream Team #1875 Missouri River Relief is a grassroots, volunteer and equipment-based organization dedicated to reconnecting people to the Missouri River through hands-on river clean-ups and education events. The organization emerged organically from a group of people in mid-Missouri who simultaneously recognized the need for engaged stewardship ...
May 3, 2011
As you probably know, we have had some devastating storms in the last few weeks here in Missouri. The bad news is obvious; many people have lost homes and important possessions and some have suffered injuries. The good news is, there are people with big hearts that are willing to volunteer their help for these ...
