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USO MISSOURI
With multiple locations throughout the St. Louis metro and Kansas, the USO Missouri serves active, reserve, and National Guard military members and their families.
The USO Missouri is actively seeking volunteers. CLICK HERE to learn more about how you can help.
Lambert - St. Louis International Airport Center
USO Missouri is located in Terminal 1 at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. The USO is open 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Our St. Louis Center is a meeting point for up to 1,000 new recruits each week making their way to Ft. Leonard Wood.
We also offer food, beverages, a full multimedia and Gaming room, a nursery, and a space for service members to relax.
Everything is 100% free to service members.
To learn more go to our website Missouri.uso.org
Fort Leonard Wood Center
This location is able to give the service members stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood a “touch of home” with the center being 18,000 sq ft and located on Post.
Our Ft. Leonard Wood Center also offers food and beverages, a multimedia and gaming room, and a place to relax. (100% free)
Family and Spouse programs are also available on a monthly basis.
This location is also home to our USO Canine Program. Apache and Maverick are our two canines who spend their time in the USO center.
MEPS Locations St. Louis and Kansas City
USO Missouri also supports two MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) locations in St. Louis and Kansas City.
Our USO rooms located at these locations provided snacks, gaming, and a place to relax while recruits wait during processing.
Opening in 2023
USO Missouri is excited to announce we will be opening a brand new center at Kansas City International Airport in early 2023!
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ANIMAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI (APA)
The APA is dedicated to bringing people and pets together, advancing humane education, and creating programs beneficial to the human/animal bond.
Known for placing pets in loving homes, the APA now has two locations in Brentwood and Olivette and prides themselves on being a reliable resource for those in need. Their work is not finished until a match is made. CLICK HERE to learn more about the Animal Protective Association of Missouri.
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H.E.R.O.E.S. Care
H.E.R.O.E.S. Care had a simple beginning; sending care packages to those deployed. Over the years, it has grown to a powerhouse of support for our troops and their families through programs designed for the needs of the present and future.
H.E.R.O.E.S. Care has touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of military members. From thousands of care packages to providing direct emergency grants for those deployed totaling more than $1.3 million, distributing more than $157 million in donated products, running seven food pantries, training thousands of volunteers that provide support to deployed spouses, freely giving more than 600,000 diapers per year to struggling military families, providing hundreds of thousands of toys at Christmas and yearly “Suiting a Vet” events.
All this while maintaining the highest ratings with Charity Navigator, Guidestar, Great NonProfits, and the BBB.
Here’s to making a better life for those who have and are still giving so much.
For more information on becoming a donor, volunteer, or utilizing the MISSION DEPOT visit heroescare.org and click the schedule an appointment button on the right side of the page.
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Friends of Fisher House St. Louis
Friends of Fisher House St. Louis is on a mission to ensure military and veterans' family members can be with their loved ones who are receiving medical treatment in St. Louis. They accomplish this by raising money to build and then support the ongoing needs of Fisher Houses in the area. They are celebrating 12 years of serving more than 13,000 guests and saving them $11 million so they can be with their loved ones.
Friends of Fisher House St. Louis has a number of exciting events and can always use volunteers. CLICK HERE to learn more about the 11th Annual Golf Tournament, Helicopter Ball Drop, Dinner & Auction, the Walk-Run-Roll to Build Community for Friends of Fisher House St. Louis, and more!
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THE GATEWAY WARRIOR FOUNDATION
The Gateway Warrior Foundation is working to create hope and aid in the recovery of our nation's heroes and they need your help!
Join us as we support their mission by playing a round, sponsoring a hole, or volunteering at the 14th Annual Gateway Warrior Golf Classic on October 9th.
This year, the Gateway Warrior Golf Classic will be held at The Country Club of The Legends of Eureka. The Robert Trent Jones design course is undergoing a full renovation and will provide the perfect backdrop as we play a round for our heroes.
Online registration is open now! Space is limited so reserve your spot today.
Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available. Reach out to info@gatewaywarriorfoundation.org for details.
As always, if you can’t join us on the course, donations are always welcome and appreciated at GatewayWarriorFoundation.org or by Venmo @GatewayWarrior.
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SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE IL-METRO EAST
Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is on a mission to make sure no kid sleeps on the floor in our town and 97.1 FM Talk is here to help. This month we turn our attention to Sleep in Heavenly Peace IL-Metro East led by Chapter Presidents Jimmy and Karen Sprinkle. There are many ways to help SHP fulfill its mission.
VOLUNTEER
Watch for news and events on Instagram and Facebook: @shpmetroeast
Sign up to be a volunteer HERE.
DONATE BEDDING
Every child is given a brand-new twin-sized mattress protector, sheet set, blanket, and pillow along with their new bed. Contact us to arrange a drop-off.
Bedding Drive Items: Brand-new twin-size sheet sets, Brand-new twin-size blankets, comforters, or quilts, Brand-new twin-size waterproof mattress protector, Standard sized pillows
DONATE
Whether you’re donating $1 or $1,000, every bit helps us achieve the goal of making sure NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN! Donate online HERE.
ABOUT
All children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. In Idaho and across the US, too many boys and girls go without a bed—or even a pillow—to sleep on. These children end up sleeping on couches, blankets, and even floors. This can affect their happiness and health. That’s where Sleep in Heavenly Peace comes in. We’re a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling, and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. Our organization has grown steadily over time, and we’re working on opening more chapters in different states to serve more people.
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FOCUS MARINES FOUNDATION
FOCUS Marines Foundation was created in 2010 by Marines who served in the Corps years ago. Following active service, they lived productive and rewarding lives. These Marines, many of whom saw combat in Vietnam, understood firsthand the issues of transitioning from military to civilian lives and were determined to help this new generation of Marines and veterans who served during the war on terror.
Their mission is to develop and administer programs for wounded warriors which will assist them in their transition from military to civilian lives.
Through Conservatives Care, the mission of 97.1 FM Talk is to turn the spotlight on charitable organizations as we work together to make our community a better place.
97.1 FM Talk and the Marc Cox Morning Show are honored to support FOCUS Marine Foundation as they fulfill their mission.
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HEALING ACTION
Sex trafficking occurs every day, right here in Missouri.
That’s why the mission of Healing Action is to partner with survivors and the community to end commercial sexual exploitation. They do this through community awareness, client advocacy, and a comprehensive array of services.
Healing Action’s Night Out will be September 22, 2023 at 6:30 PM at Third Degree Glass Factory. The annual event celebrates all of the amazing work their staff, volunteers, members, and community do to support survivors of sex trafficking as they recover, heal, and rebuild.
Learn more about Healing Action’s Night Out and how you can help support the mission HERE.
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DOGS ON DUTY
Dogs on Duty’s mission is to provide support for working dogs. Many military, police, search and rescue, therapy and service dogs are owned and handled by individuals with little to no fundraising means.
When emergencies strike, these individuals privately fund canine response. Dogs on Duty assists with equipment and funds for these teams.
Learn more about Dogs on Duty and how you can help HERE.
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KELLSIE'S HOPE FOUNDATION
Kellsie’s Hope Foundation - Giving HOPE To Those Affected By Childhood Cancer
Kellsie’s Hope was started by Kellsie Marchbanks during her second round of cancer treatment. After her passing in June 2011 of Osteosarcoma, the Marchbanks family formed Kellsie’s Hope Foundation Inc, to celebrate the life of this remarkable young woman and to continue the work she started from her hospital bed.
READ KELLSIE’S INCREDIBLE STORY HERE
Kellsie’s Hope Foundation provides trips and gifts, otherwise unattainable, to children with cancer and their families. They also fund childhood cancer research and support the education of healthcare providers. Working toward the ultimate goal of ending childhood cancer.
READ FULL MISSION STATEMENT HERE
There are many ways you can help. Register for Bobby’s Frozen Custard’s Boo-licious Bash on Thursday, October 26. Proceeds from the entry fees paid by the Trunks are being donated to Kellsie's Hope Foundation.
Join Kellsie’s Hope Foundation at the 12th Annual Trees of Hope Gala on Saturday, November 18th. We're proud to support Kellsie's Hope Foundation fulfill their mission.
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RESPONDER RESCUE
The mission of Responder Rescue is to provide assistance; emotional, tangible, or monetary, to any area first responders, who have been injured, become ill, or suffered a traumatic situation after all other resources have been exhausted as funds permit. Each day, thousands of police officers, firefighters, and EMS workers strive to keep each one of us safe. While we often see these men and women as daily heroes, they still face injury, illness, and traumatic events; on and off duty. Unfortunately, there is only so much their insurance companies and the departments they work for can do to help. Responder Rescue, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established in 2009 by a St. Louis metro area fire Captain who saw this unmet need. As a result, Responder Rescue's goal is to help provide additional financial and emotional assistance to these men and women.
Responder Rescue is hosting an ATF Raffle. The Responder Rescue raffle items include an AR-style rifle and training course at The Range St. Louis West, a yearly membership at The Range St. Louis West, a box of cigars and a yearly membership to the LIT Cigar Lounge, and a basket of fine Bourbon! Visit ResponderRescue.org or The Range St. Louis West to enter to win. All proceeds are donated to Responder Rescue.
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SSM HEALTH CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDEN'S HOSPITAL
"Since 1956, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital has offered the highest level of care as the country’s first free-standing, non-profit Catholic pediatric hospital. Located in St. Louis, MO, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon provides hope to thousands of children with complex conditions from Missouri, Illinois and beyond. A member of SSM Health, one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the county, the 195-bed teaching hospital is staffed by SLUCare physicians affiliated with the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Since 2013, U.S News & World Report has recognized SSM Health Cardinal Glennon as a Best Children's Hospital. In every way, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon lives out the SSM Health Mission, 'Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.'" Learn more here.
The Tree of Hope campaign, which helps the hospital offer programs not covered by insurance but necessary to a child’s recovery. It’s important that you know, all children at Cardinal Glennon receive premium care regardless of their family’s ability to pay.
