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1.4.10 | Eight-Year Old Makes a Difference for Homeless Youth
The spirit of giving is alive and well among the children in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Recently, an eight-year old girl was inspired to make an impact on homelessness in St. Louis in her own unique way.
When Ashley Hagan, a third grader at St. Clement of Rome Catholic School in Des Peres heard about Covenant House Missouri, an organization that helps homeless youth, she was inspired to use her creative talents to make a difference.
“Well, sometimes I just think that kids can make a difference,” Ashley explained. “I like helping people with things that we have that they need. Some things they might need are coats so they don’t freeze in the winter.”
On the day before Thanksgiving, Ashley and her mother, Tricia Hagan went to Covenant House to help serve lunch and decorate a Christmas tree for the residents. The experience touched Ashley and she decided to raise money for Covenant House.
“After we helped that day, she came straight home and started working on a raffle box,” said Tricia. “She did all of the work herself and sold the raffle tickets on Thanksgiving Day to our family and friends for 25 cents each.” Ashley also sold raffle tickets to her father’s co-workers.
Ashley made Christmas ornaments and drew Christmas pictures to use as prizes in the raffle. Ashley’s raffle for Covenant House even inspired her five-year-old sister, Lauren to donate $2 of her own allowance to the cause.
“It was very important to Ashley that she gave them the money before Christmas because she wanted to make sure that the kids there could get presents,” said Tricia.
In the end, Ashley’s raffle raised $54.77 for Covenant House, which she presented to Beth Moritz, Director of Development, on December 22, 2009.
“We were very impressed that one girl took it upon herself to make a difference in the lives of the youth here at Covenant House. Every donation makes a difference, and in Ashley’s case, she gave us some inspiration too,” said Sue Wagener, Executive Director.
To read the full release, click here.
1.4.10 | Click here to learn more about the St. Louis City 10 year plan to end chronic homelessness
10.12.09 | Covenant House Missouri Names Two Board Members
Covenant House Missouri announces the appointment of two new board members.
"The staff and current board members are happy to welcome two new board members from the St. Louis area." "Covenant House Missouri is working hard to meet the needs and serve the homeless and at-risk youth population in the greater St. Louis area. The addition of our new board members will help us achieve that goal," said Sue Wagener, Executive Director of Covenant House Missouri.
New members include:
Diane Compardo, CPA, CFP of St. Louis is a partner with Moneta Group. Compardo has an extensive background in comprehensive financial advisory services. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Financial Planning Association and active committee member at the Forsyth School in St. Louis, Missouri.
Bill Hidell of St. Louis is the Senior Vice President of Risk Management at Wells Fargo Advisors. Hidell has an extensive background in operational and risk management within the financial markets. He is a member --- (or has served?)
The two new board members join an eleven-member board that oversees Covenant House Missouri's finances, development, programs and strategic planning.
2.19.09 | Do 1 Thing - Because One Person Can Do Wonders For Homeless Youth
Thank you to the partnering photographers Jay Fram, Carmen Troesser, and Dilip Vishwanat. As well as all of the people who donated, volunteered, and took interest in homeless and runaway youth on Valentines Day 2009.
Covenant House Missouri hosted a few people who came on Saturday, February 14, and have been receiving calls from even more people who are interested in volunteering, collecting hygiene products and/or gave monetary gifts.
The Do 1 Thing collaborative nationwide effort between some of the nation's best photographers and journalists helped raise awareness to the plight of teenage homelessness by encouraging individuals to "do one thing".
In St. Louis, Covenant House Missouri partnered with amazing photographers: Jay Fram, Carmen Troesser, and Dilip Vishwanat. As a result of one of their photos People Magazine called one of the CHMO youth and interviewed him over the phone for a future "People" spread.
The photographers provided an intimate connection between need and activism by putting a face on this tragic social dilemma. Photographs and stories are on the Do 1 Thing web site. To see more visit www.do1thing.org.
2.13.09 | Don't They Look Good!
Ms. Monica Cherry, the owner of Salon MJ2, hooked the girls at Covenant House Missouri up with a day of beauty. From relaxing shampoos to gorgeous new dos, from arching the eye brows to goody bags to take home, these girls were set and ready for a beautiful Valentines. They were pampered and definitely left feeling loved.
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1.19.09 | Thanks Jeff Powell with the National Child Safety Foundation!!
In an effort to keep our youth warm during the winter, North West Airlines and the National Child Safety Foundation donated 16 leather bomber jackets. Jeff Powell hand delivered the jackets and gave each youth a chance to brave the weather with some protection.
From the youth at CHMO, Thank you!
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