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The Cliff and Jeanette Sommer Scouting Fund: A Childhood Dream Come to Life

When Clifford Sommer was a child during the Great Depression, he would…

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Boosting Education Achievement and Equity in St. Louis

Study after study shows that access to education – or the lack…

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Worldly Wise: Community Foundation Donors Open the World

At an event, Suzanne Sebert and Debbie Veatch happened to strike up…

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Changing Lives: Scholarships

Initially, Vashon High graduate Shawn Williams never dreamed of being an educator,…

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David Karandish: Bridging the Digital Divide

“I learned code and web design using an old computer my dad…

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Putting “Local” Into Our Charitable Giving Activities

Carol Klein needed some advice. She had just published Painting for Peace…

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Meet the Berges Family Foundation

Jim and Cathy Berges believe in giving and they believe in giving…

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Lucille Papendick: Endowing St. Louis

A Charitable Catalyst Lucille Papendick lived her life modestly. However, more than…

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Spirit of St Louis Women’s Giving Fund

Each year 240 women come together to make a difference in St….

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STL Youth Jobs: A Community Catalyst For Our Youth

How has the St. Louis Community Foundation helped provide paid work experience,…

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Meet Irene Schulze, Ph.D.

A native of Washington, Mo., Irene Schulze always seems to find herself…

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Meet Susan Rick

Susan Rick is at the beginning of her philanthropic journey and is…

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Donna Botkin

Donna Botkin is senior vice president and senior trust officer for U.S….

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Meet Phyllis Tirmenstein

Phyllis Tirmenstein and her good friend Roland Quest enjoyed spending time together…

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Meet The Alberici Foundation

As one of St. Louis’ largest and most high-profile companies, the Alberici…

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Meet Jim Seeser

“The St. Louis Community Foundation does 90 percent of what an independent…

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