ST. LOUIS – An intimate night of laughter, jazz and purpose in St. Louis—comedian and actor Mike Epps traded the stage for a heartfelt sit-down at the third-degree Glass Factory.
It was all part of “Conversations and Cocktails,” hosted by Saint Elizabeth’s Adult Day Care Centers—a night designed to build connections and raise awareness about the work they do for adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
“You know, a lot of people around the country don’t have family. Some of them have family have differences and stuff but this is bringing awareness to it and hopefully it will rub off on people and make them commit themselves to their elders,” Epps said.
Saint Elizabeth’s operates four centers across the region, caring for more than hundreds of individuals weekly—people who aren’t sick enough for hospital or nursing care but who need more than loved ones can provide alone.
“Because we know the community needs us. We want to be available for us This is a friend-raising. We’re trying to build friendships and relationships with organizations, with politicians, and with other people that are doing the great things we are doing,” said Regina Marsh, CEO of Elizabeth’s Adult Day Centers.
Saint Elizabeth’s has served adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over four decades.
Thursday night’s gathering gave potential supporters a taste of their mission.