Wendy Todd

One of the institutions the nonprofit has provided funding to is St. Louis Children's Hospital. The Take Part Foundation donated $100,000 to St. Louis Children's Hospital over the summer to support patients with rare pediatric diseases and help fund genetic testing. The donation followed the organization's first fundraising gala in partnership with Wine Women and Shoes St. Louis over the spring.

St. Louis will have a new Missouri National Guard readiness center which will be housed in the Bellefontaine neighborhood. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Bellefontaine Neighbors National Guard readiness center took place on September 23, with Governor Mike Parson and the Missouri National Guard Adjutant General Levon Cumpton in attendance.

This past weekend, book lovers all over St. Louis had an opportunity to indulge their literary interests at the annual St. Louis Jewish Book Festival, which began Saturday. It opened with an interview with author Mickey Bergman, a hostage negotiator about his book, “In The Shadows: True Stories of High-Stakes Negotiations To Free Americans Captured Abroad.”

Gateway Outdoor Summit returns Nov. 22-24 with a robust schedule on benefits of outdoor recreation in St. Louis area By Wendy Todd, Staff Writer

Since 1911, the St. Louis Christmas Carols Association has spread holiday cheer throughout the St. Louis community by caroling in neighborhoods around the metro region. They are looking for volunteers to help them this holiday season.

Grammy-nominated musician Christopher Thomas honored as University City's 2024 Returning Artist By Wendy Todd

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The season of light is upon us and there are a variety of options in the area to enjoy the holiday glow, including the Wild Lights exhibit at the St. Louis Zoo.

According to the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, many people with IDD face the challenge of finding affordable, safe and accommodating housing that allows them to live as independently as possible. Housing discrimination is another barrier to people with IDD in finding suitable lodging. The St. Louis-based organization, Promise Community Homes, aims to continue its mission to assist those with IDD find suitable housing and gain independence.