Agency Fundholder Spotlight: Annie’s Hope
YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis offers endowment building services to help nonprofit agencies generate income for longer-term initiatives. Delivering access to low-cost, high-quality investment solutions and education on endowments is only the start. YouthBridge assists with the entire process – from establishing an endowment fund to financial reporting that creates the greatest impact. YouthBridge also provides matching funds each year to child-serving nonprofits that start or add to their endowment!
Organizations with endowment funds at YouthBridge are called Agency Fundholders. Each month we spotlight one Agency Fundholder to shine more light on these meaningful relationships. This month we feature Annie’s Hope, an Agency Fundholder since 2014. We connected with Amy LaBelle, Philanthropy Director.
Q. What is your mission?
A. The mission of Annie’s Hope is to provide free, comprehensive support services for children and their families who are grieving deaths.
Q. Do you have any exciting updates about Annie’s Hope?
A. To meet increasing demand, Annie’s Hope is actively searching for a new home that allows growth and flexibility to meet the needs of grieving kids.
Q. Is there anything special we should know about?
A. The 27th Annual Trivia Night is October 18th, with proceeds supporting free programs for grieving kids.. Volunteers are needed for programs and events.
Q. Explain what your relationship with YouthBridge has meant to your agency.
A. Partnership with YouthBridge enables us to leverage endowment funds and new investment opportunities that engage donors. Their expertise elevates our fundraising efforts and helps Annie’s Hope advance our vision to transform the community’s understanding and approach to death and grief.