YouthBridge Community Foundation Earned a 2019 Platinum Seal of Transparency
YouthBridge just earned a 2019 Platinum Seal by adding information to our Nonprofit Profile on GuideStar.
New Statewide Collaborative Aims to End Human Trafficking
Partnership will Identify Gaps in Services and Develop Action Plan for Combating Sexual Exploitation and Labor Trafficking in Missouri and in the Metro East St. Louis, Illinois.
From Wall Street to Main Street
With the 25×25 Impact Investing Initiative, YouthBridge Community Foundation has pledged to provide investment capital to improve the quality of life for children and families in our community.
Global Youth Service Day ’19
GYSD is the largest youth service and civic action event in the world and the only one that celebrates and expands the capacity of all youth ages 5-25 and their communities to thrive by working together for the common good.
Helping Adults with Down Syndrome Turn Passion into Purpose
There have been so many successes for people with Down syndrome in the last 40 years: individuals are living three times longer, have been included in the school system and the workforce, and much more.
Cindy Blake, Mentor, Inspired By Mentees’ Energy
Mentoring Monday is a nationwide event hosted by the St. Louis Business Journal and its sister publications. The event aims to encourage women in business by featuring speed mentoring – yes, like speed dating!
February 2019
Laser Focus on Mission Stands Apart • 13th Annual Family Business Speaker Series • Cindy Blake to Mentor Local Business Women Community • Michael Howard interviewed on KTRS 550am
YouthBridge’s Laser Focus on Mission Stands Apart, Says Board Director Bower
“For my clients that want to have a lasting impact here – in St. Louis – and on the lives of our children, YouthBridge can help create a legacy. There’s no dilution; their dollars are put to work toward this mission, and very effectively, I would add.”
YouthBridge’s Cindy Blake to Mentor Local Business Women Community
Cindy Blake will draw on her 25+ years experience juggling career, motherhood and volunteerism to encourage and coach other business women at the sixth annual Bizwomen Mentoring Monday on February 25, 2019.
YouthBridge CEO Michael Howard interviewed on KTRS 550am
Youthbridge Community Foundation works with professional advisors to put philanthropy in your financial plan and make it part of your family’s life. CEO Michael Howard discusses.
January 2019
TBFK Recipient with Innovative Approach to Developmental Trauma • William S. Anheuser Charitable Fund Helps Students Succeed • Make Meaningful Resolutions • January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Think Big for Kids Recipient Challenges Traditional Therapy with Innovative Approach to Developmental Trauma
FamilyForward wants to transform how we understand and treat the long-term effects of childhood trauma.
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William S. Anheuser Charitable Fund Helps Students Succeed
The William S. Anheuser Charitable Fund recently granted $20,000 to the St. Louis Community College Foundation.
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Make Meaningful Resolutions
Did you accomplish your 2018 goals? Or did your best intentions fall by the wayside? If you’re having trouble carrying out your New Year resolutions, thinking about changes that would be be the most meaningful to you may help motivate you.
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December 2018
Two Heritage Fund Grants Awarded to St. Louis Organizations • Your 25×25 Questions Answered! • Spirit of Hope AwardWreath Presentation • Grant Applications Open • Use it or Lose It – Your 2018 Marketing Budget! • New Staff Member
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Heritage Awards
Two Heritage Fund grants were recently awarded to St. Louis organizations, in honor of our heritage as a former children’s home.
A Partnership Approach to Grantmaking
When College Bound STL approached YouthBridge about its Think Big for Kids grant, YouthBridge’s vice president, Barbara Carswell, had a big idea of her own.
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November 2018
Simplify Your End of Year Giving • A Partnership Approach to Grantmaking • Professional Advisors Who Talk About Philanthropy • A Safe Topic of Conversation for Your Next Big Family Gathering • Philanthropy as a Core Business Strategy
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National Philanthropy Day
November 15th is National Philanthropy Day! Be a hero by making the world a better place.
Investing in Community: Impact Initiative
YouthBridge is demonstrating our belief in our community’s potential by investing 25% of our portfolio in projects with local and regional impact by the year 2025.