In the Spirit of St. Louis, FOX 2 and St. Louis 11 are proud to celebrate the true Spirit of the Season by showcasing twelve remarkable local charities making a difference in our community. We invite you to join us in supporting these causes.
American Federation of Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that is msart about mental health by engaging in the following strategies: Funding scientific research, Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention, and Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide. Donate HereAssistance League of St. Louis
Assistance League of St. Louis is volunteer driven to transform lives and strengthen the community. Our nearly 500 member volunteers manage and operate five programs to tackle unmet community needs. We outfit children for success in school, provide personal care items for women and children in shelters, promote literacy in young readers through book donations to build home libraries, award scholarships to women seeking to improve their lives through higher education, and offer families in crisis a one-time impactful boost through tailored support including beds, bedding and hygiene/cleaning products. Last year we served more than 30,000 children and adults in our region. Donate HereCatholic Charities Archdiocese of Saint Louis
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis is committed to serving the entire Archdiocese of St. Louis with the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ. Through our family of ministries, we provide vital services, including help with housing support, mental health and wellness, food security, workforce development, senior care, and so much more. Your support is vital to our work and to making a difference to your neighbors. Donate HereCommunity Living, Inc.
Community Living works to enrich the lives of people with disabilities so they can achieve their highest potential. We do this by providing children and adults with services and programs to allow them to live, learn and work in our community. In turn, they make our community a more inclusive, diverse, and better place to live. Donate HereCovenant House Missouri
Covenant House Missouri welcomes youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness with unconditional love, absolute respect and a place to call home. Beyond safe shelter and basic needs, CHMO delivers transformative solutions and wraparound support to help young people ages 16 to 24 build successful, independent and sustainable futures. Donate HereFisher Houses
Fisher Houses serve to support Veterans’ families, serving with the motto “because a family’s love is good medicine.” When a Veteran is hospitalized with the VA, and travelling more than 50 miles from their home, the family can stay at a Fisher House. It’s a comfort house where they can stay free of charge, in private bedroom suites. The Friends of Fisher House St. Louis hope you can help Veterans’ families. Donate HereHealing Action Network
Healing Action Network is dedicated to supporting survivors of human trafficking through a range of trauma-informed services and collaborative initiatives. Our Holistic Safety program provides comprehensive trauma recovery services, including intensive case management, trauma therapy, peer support, and housing for adult survivors. We also run the Coalition Against Trafficking & Exploitation (CATE), a statewide coalition focused on preventing and responding to human trafficking through policy advocacy, research, and the development of care standards. Healing Action partners with AmeriCorps to strengthen the work of CATE member agencies across Missouri. AmeriCorps members help build the capacity of these agencies by improving their ability to identify trafficking survivors, enhancing data collection, and expanding services. Donate HereKHAOS, Inc
KHAOS Inc [keep healing & overcoming struggles]: Supporting family & communities through trauma to reclaim peace through parent workshops, trauma informed training, individual & group counseling, case management, professional development, community outreach, & KHAOS skills training. Join us this season to empower hope—your gift fuels healing. Donate HereMagdala House
Guided by compassion and community spirit, Magdala House serves the region by offering holistic support to those most in need. We provide a comprehensive “system” of care for the unhoused, ranging from emergency shelter and transitional housing to rapid rehousing, ensuring a seamless journey toward self-sufficiency. Our programs extend to occupational health services for homeless adults, housing and an adult day program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and a host of other wraparound services that foster stability and growth. Join us in creating pathways to hope and independence. Your support can help transform lives today. Donate HereMOVE-STL
Missouri Veterans Endeavor: helping those who serve. We provide long-term supportive housing with clinical case management services to Veterans and their families experiencing homelessness. Our team walks beside the Veteran and assists them in identifying the barriers that brought them to homelessness and empowers them to overcome those barriers and transition into independent housing in the general community. We also offer barrier-free talk therapy services for any Veteran and/or their self-identified family members. We do not turn anyone away for their branch of service, length of service, or discharge status. Donate HerePGA Reach Gateway Foundation
By inspiring and directing the resources of our golfing community, PGA REACH Gateway positively impacts the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations by enabling access to PGA Professionals and the game of golf. Donate HereYWCA Metro St. Louis
YWCA Metro St. Louis is the largest women’s advocacy organization in the region, providing crucial, transformational services to women and their families: Crisis Intervention and Housing for survivors of sexual/domestic violence, Head Start early education, and workforce and economic empowerment programs. Additionally, we are able to support families with their basic needs so they are able to complete our programs. Our goal is to move families from surviving to thriving. Donate Here