What | Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund Annual Grants Celebration
Where | Steinberg Hall Auditorium at Washington University
When | June 14th
Why | To acknowledge one million dollars well spent on programs at local non-profit organizations that focus on arts and culture, education, the environment, health, and social services
Who | 2012 grant recipients include: Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments (ALIVE), Annie’s Hope, Casa de Salud, College Bound, Haven of Grace, Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Program, Little Bit Foundation, The Mildred Brady and Rena Martin Charitable Eye Foundation, Redevelopment Opportunities for Women (ROW), Southside Day Nursery (SSDN), and The Women’s Safe House
Highlights | Recently retired former President and CEO of Deaconess Foundation Rev. Jerry W. Paul addressed awardees with his talk on “Giving for Impact,” Spirit of St. Louis Founder and former Board President Shelby Schagrin congratulated each organization personally, current Board President Felice Joyce welcomed guests, former Board President Vicki Sheehan summarized the impact of SOS upon the community, and board members Laura Friedman and Linda Grayson presented the awards.