How You Can Help
The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce Members listed below are 501 C3 organizations with charitable intents whereas their mission statements define and serve the community. These organizations contribute financially or with in kind donations back to the community. Please find a list of requested needs from each organization. If you can help, contact the organization directly.
The Center for Head Injury Services
Ashley Richmond
11786 Westline Industrial Drive
St. Louis, MO 63146
The Center For Head Injury Services exists to provide services which promote independence, community integration, and the emotional well-being of individuals with brain impairments. Our full-continuum of services include, but are not limited to, adult day health care, adult day activity, out patient medical therapies, comprehensive day medical treatment, counseling, comprehensive vocational evaluation, employment training, job placement services, and supported employment.
Community Helping Ministry
Liza Browning, Executive Director
3770 McKelvey Road
Bridgeton, MO 63044
314-770-2216
Community Helping Ministry is a collaboration of churches, businesses, service clubs, schools, and individuals working together to serve low-income families in the PattonvilleSchool District and City of St. Ann. Services include a pantry for food, personal care, and household cleaning items; financial grants for rent, utilities, and more; back-to-school clothes and supplies; and special holiday programs. We rely on community support for in-kind donations of food, supplies, and more; financial donations; and volunteer involvement.
Edward Jones Family YMCA
Kelly Grillo Membership/Marketing Director
12521 Marine Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63146 (Corner of Marine and Bennington, near West Port)
314-439-9622
www.ymcastlouis.org
The YMCA's mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The Edward Jones Family YMCA offers a full facility complete with a pool and water park, two fitness centers, gym, aerobic and water exercise classes, swim lessons, childcare and more. The YMCA also offers a scholarship program to people in the community who could not otherwise afford to participate in YMCA programs. The YMCA welcomes donations for the scholarship program as well as volunteers for its various programs.
KidSmart-Tools for Learning
Jennifer Miller
12175 Bridgeton Square Drive
Bridgeton, MO 63044
314-291-6211
www.kidsmartstl.org
Our mission is to ensure that children and their classrooms in the Greater Metropolitan St. Louis Area have the basic tools for learning by transferring, at no cost, the community’s surplus supplies and merchandise into the hands of teachers for school children in need. KidSmart-Tools for Learning stocks traditional school supplies such as notebook paper, pencils and crayons. However, some of our more popular items are very non-traditional items like carpet squares, wallpaper and fabric samples, or office organizers that can be used creatively in learning environments for our community's children. With the support of the community, we can make a big difference in the education and lives of thousands of local children. KidSmart-Tools for Learning is a 501-C3 Missouri not-for–profit organization with tax-exemption status.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Pat Knoerle-Jordan
1867 Lackland Hill Parkway
St. Louis, MO63146
Not for profit helps fund research to cure MS, provides info and programs.
The mission of the National MS Society - Gateway Area Chapter is to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis. The chapter supports local and national research efforts and provides programs and direct services to the more than 5,000 people living with MS, as well as the more than 35,000 people affected by the disease, in a 90-county service area covering the eastern half of Missouri and the southern third of Illinois. The Chapter's service programs include: education programs, a Helpline for referral services; family support programs; counseling; therapeutic recreation (MS yoga and aquatics); financial assistance for medical equipment; transportation; respite programs and more. Our major fundraising events include: the MS Walk, the MS Challenge Walk, the MS 150 Bike Tour and our annual Sports Celebrity Dinner.
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Specialty Hospital
Elaine Hickerson
11365 Dorsett Road
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
314-872-6400
Ranken Jordan - A Pediatric Specialty Hospital is one of a handful of hospitals in the country that provides rehabilitation and subacute medical treatment for seriously ill and injured children regardless of the family's ability to pay. For children with complex medical issues, such as brain injuries and complications due to premature birth, Ranken Jordan helps bridge the gap between traditional hospital treatment and home care.