Church without Walls Shares a Love without End
Love only has power when it’s put into action, and so that’s what we’ve done – go outside the church walls to meet people where they are and spread the infinite love of God.
Engaging Communities to Lead the Change – A Big Idea
Change happens with awareness, action and, according to Charli Cooksey, “the audacity to sustain radically different behaviors and beliefs together.” ~ Charli Cookse, Founder
Generate Health awarded three-year Think Big for Kids grant
YouthBridge Community Foundation has awarded a three-year Think Big for Kids Grant to Generate Health in the total amount of $240,000 for the Preventive Services Network.
Giving together: Factors to consider when representing couples
YouthBridge Community Foundation can help as you work with a couple to design a charitable giving plan that will create rewarding philanthropic experiences for both partners.
Ice breakers: Three easy openers to talk about philanthropy
Many advisors really want to bring up charitable giving in client meetings, especially while updates to tax and estate plans are underway. Indeed, many advisors believe they have a responsibility to raise the issue. But how?
Immigrant Fund a Stopgap for Unserved Families
The pandemic and its casualties have brought to light the vulnerabilities of many of our neighbors.
In sync on giving: Lawmakers from both parties support expansion of CARES Act deduction
Four Republican Senators, four Senate Democrats, a House Democrat, and a House Republican have introduced legislation to expand the increased charitable deduction cap for non-itemizers to up to one-third of the standard deduction.
March 2021
Church without Walls Shares a Love without End • New grant program • St. Louis Blues Alumni fund • Go Blue Day • New Donor Portal • Professional Advisor’s Corner
Missouri’s Child Advocacy Day (Online)
An annual event where advocates meet to fight for legislative action on policies that support and uplift Missouri children and families. This year, we will meet online to show that we can still come #Together4MOKids.
St. Louis Blues Alumni And YouthBridge Community Foundation Announce The Blues Alumni Assistance Fund
The Blues Alumni Assistance Fund Will Provide Relief For Local Small Businesses Affected By COVID-19
Students See Tangible Impact of Nonprofits through YEP STL!
“I read every word of the grant applications we receive, because I respect the work and thought that goes into them. We ask a lot of questions,” says Tyler Ray.
The Child Center Supporting Healing and Justice
“When you’re responsible for a caseload of clients in the hundreds each year, anything that takes away from direct services is burning up those precious hours,” says Amy Robins, Forensic Services Program Director for The Child Center.
The Courage to Dream, the Skills to Build, the Resources to Own the Future
Equity, as in ownership, can build social equity, says Michael Woods, co-founder and Executive Director of Dream Builders 4 Equity. “When you give people ownership of their communities, they realize the power they have to change the systems holding them back,” he says.
The Gift of Giving, Part II
Jennifer Hillman knows a simple truth. “When you help others, you help yourself. It’s how I was raised, what my husband and I taught our children and certainly what I’ve experienced through my philanthropic work. The gift is really to me,” she says.
Wear Blue on January 11
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is recognized each year on January 11th. In recognition of this important day, and throughout the month of January, Blue Campaign hosts several special events and educational activities.
When Risks Become Reality
Nonprofits surviving the pandemic will hopefully emerge wiser, stronger and better prepared for the next time. “It’s critical, because you have to be there for your beneficiaries when they need you.”
YEP STL! Grant Awards 2021
YEP STL! recently presented their 2021 grant awards, totaling $10,000, to eight Greater St. Louis nonprofit organizations.
YouthBridge Annual Report 2020
We Carry On. We Carry Each Other. We are committed to partnerships that support a better St. Louis for all of our children and families.
Tax tips: Qualified appraisals, 2020 tax changes, and holiday parties (not)
Last but not least, here are three of our favorite tax tips for March.
Unlocking the power of clients’ real estate: Why the bargain sale is a must-have in your charitable planning toolkit
Whether a nonprofit’s mission calls for office space, warehouse facilities, or something in between, most charitable enterprises need a physical location to serve their constituents.