Board of Directors: Matthew Harper, President [email protected] Ethan Barnett, Vice President [email protected] Landon Brownfield, Secretary [email protected] Jason Johnson, Treasurer [email protected] 314.772.8888 Todd Alan, Director of Corporate Sponsorship [email protected] Leon Braxton Jr., Director of Diversity and Inclusion [email protected] [email protected] Christa Cunningham, Director-At-Large [email protected] Jesse Doggendorf, Co-Director of Operations [email protected] Dennis Gorg, Director of Compliance [email protected] Kevin Hirsch, Director of IT and Social Media [email protected] Jennifer Reiss, Director of Vendor Relations [email protected] Adam Ruppert, Co-Director of Operations [email protected] Wolf Smith, Director of Volunteers and Board Development [email protected] Ellen Vanscoy, Parade Director [email protected] Martin Zuniga, Director of Entertainment [email protected]
With this being our 10th anniversary, we are going bigger than ever! If you have been to previous GroveFests you know we don't skimp on the crazy entertainments and spectacular sightings and rocking tunes...but this year we are celebrating something BIG and to reflect that we are going BIGGER than ever before! Suggested donations of $5 will be accepted at the door to help support the Grove. Things we've got goin' on: 10th annual paint by numbers mural Crazier than ever street performers Amazing food from our very own Grove Businesses. When I say amazing.. I mean it. Music that will blow you away. You might be at Sarah and find yourself blown all the way to Tower Grove. That kinda music. A whole zone designated for kids and families including a kids concert, kids entertainment, family entertainment and all things KID friendly. Shopping, shopping and more shopping. I'm talkin', things you cant even find in the deepest parts of the internet, shopping. Crafts, fashion, art, and all things creative. In one area. Now you can only imagine what will come from that! There's more. Much, much more. You wont be disappointed. Stay tuned to find out more about GroveFest! Thank you to all of our sponsors: PLATINUM SPONSORS: The Grove CID: http://www.thegrovestl.com/cid/ UCBC: http://urbanchestnut.com/home/ GOLD SPONSORS O'Shay's: http://www.oshayspub.com/ Green Street: http://greenstreetstl.com/ Jim Butler Fiat: http://www.jimbutlerfiat.com/ SILVER SPONSORS: Riverfront Times: http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Pride St. Louis: http://pridestl.org/ WUMCRC: http://wumcrc.com/ UIC: http://uicstl.com/ The Watering Bowl: http://thewateringbowl.com/ Mangrove: http://www.mangrovestl.com/ Reliance Bank: https://reliancebankstl.com/ STLFC: http://saintlouisfc.com/landing/index Boldt Bothers: http://boldtbrothers.com/ Sitelines: http://sitelinesinc.com/ Willert Home Products: http://www.willert.com/ BRONZE SPONSORS: Music Record Shop: http://www.musicrecordshop.com/ Cortona: http://wwww.cortonaforestpark.com/ FPSBA: http://forestparksouthba.com/ Systems Graphics: http://www.systemsgraphics.com/ Regional Arts Commission: http://racstl.org/
Independence Center is committed to providing a comprehensive system of high quality programs and services that assists adults in the St. Louis metropolitan area with serious and persistent mental illnesses to live and work in the community, independently and with dignity. To accomplish its mission, the Center promotes rehabilitation and employment, provides educational, social and housing opportunities and offers training in its approach to community based care.
We host several social meet-ups. Black Men's Exchange, REAL Chat, Sunday Movie Night, Game Night, Spoken Word, Art, Happy Hour, Extended HIV/STD Testing Hours, Family & Friends Cook Out, Free Wi-Fi and much more! Located near the Central West End, Midtown areas of St. Louis City (Missouri).
A Center for Architecture, Design & Innovation and a Design Incubator.
The Urban League Young Professionals of Metropolitan St. Louis is an auxiliary organization of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, comprised of young urban leaders whose time, energy and talents are dedicated to improving the welfare of St. Louis community residents. The Young Professionals are committed to seeking innovative solutions to persistent social problems, such as economic empowerment, education, civil rights, civic engagement and financial management. Their goal is to form a cohesive group of young professional leaders whom can leverage their collective experience, education, resources and talents towards improving the lives of those in need. The Young Professionals host monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of every month at the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. located at 3701 Grandel Square.
The Urban League Young Professionals of Metropolitan St. Louis is an auxiliary organization of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, comprised of young urban leaders whose time, energy and talents are dedicated to improving the welfare of St. Louis community residents. The Young Professionals are committed to seeking innovative solutions to persistent social problems, such as economic empowerment, education, civil rights, civic engagement and financial management. Their goal is to form a cohesive group of young professional leaders whom can leverage their collective experience, education, resources and talents towards improving the lives of those in need. The Young Professionals host monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of every month at the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. located at 3701 Grandel Square.
CHIPS operates a free clinic in the City of St. Louis, Missouri staffed by volunteer physicians who care for uninsured and underserved populations from all over the St. Louis metropolitan area. CHIPS also takes blood pressure, glucose and BMI health screenings to at-risk individuals in the community at over 100 outreach and health education events each year. Since 1990, CHIPS has been the place where uninsured and underinsured people in St. Louis can access primary and preventive health care services, regardless of their ability to pay. CHIPS has served clients in the health center from 100 zip codes in Missouri and 20 in Illinois with no government or United Way funding to cover medical services.
Urban League Young Professionals is comprised of young urban leaders whose time, energy & talents are dedicated to improving the welfare of St. Louis area.
YWCA Metro St. Louis is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We believe women and their families achieve their full potential and well-being in a world without discrimination. The world’s oldest and largest women’s organization, YWCA was founded in England in 1855. The organization that became YWCA Metro St. Louis began in 1904 as an effort to provide housing and job training for rural women who had come to the city to work at the World’s Fair. In 1905, the organization was incorporated with YWCA. For decades, it has been an autonomous, accredited affiliate of YWCA USA, broadening its focus to meet the changing needs of women. YWCA Metro St. Louis is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and developing youth by providing services to women, children, youth and families in the St. Louis area. For over 100 years, YWCA has been the backbone of women’s support services within our community, which helps our clients find paths to self-sufficiency through our programs that mentor, educate and propel women to their fullest potential. YWCA Metro St. Louis is proud to offer assistance from the following programs: Head Start & Early Head Start for children ages 0-5 and their families; Women's Resource Center and the Sexual Assault Response Team, which serves sexual assault and abuse survivors ages 14 and older by offering crisis intervention support for victims, individual and group counseling, and a 24-hour rape crisis hotline (314-531-RAPE); Phyllis Wheatley Transitional Housing Program for single, homeless adult women ages 18 and older; Racial Justice programs and seminars from anyone ages 10 and older; Women's Economic Stability Partnership for single mothers ages 18 and older; and YW-Teens for young women ages 12-18. YWCA is a non-profit, tax-deductible organization, and a proud United Way of Greater St. Louis member agency. To volunteer, donate, or for more information about the programs listed above, visit our website at www.ywcastlouis.org.
Located in St. Louis between Grand Center and the Central West End, The Salvation Army St. Louis Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a modern, smoke-free facility dedicated to recycling goods, reclaiming lives, and rebuilding families.
Prosperity Connection was established in 2010 with the help of St. Louis Community Credit Union. It is an independent 501(c)(3) whose mission is to strengthen the St. Louis region by providing financial education, affordable financial services, resources, and support to low-to-moderate income populations in an effort to improve their standard of living and better their lifestyle. We offer free financial coaching and money management education, as well as low-cost banking options for people who cannot open an account or access affordable credit. These key resources make it possible for individuals to earn economic independence.
The corporation is managed by a three member board of directors/officers who share the enthusiasm, interest and desire to preserve the Bop and other vernacular dances.
Student and Alumni Engagement: STAT members have the opportunity to serve as volunteers and hosts at various alumni events throughout the year, including Homecoming & Family Weekend, Trivia Nights, Reunion Weekends and Family Events. In addition to volunteering at alumni events, members also participate in events and programs for their peers such as Senior Night at the Ballpark and the Spring Avenue Senior Send-Off. Philanthropy Awareness: STAT creates fun giving initiatives and events to raise funds for the Students Helping Students Scholarship, which assists students who find themselves in difficult financial situations that may hinder their ability to complete their education at SLU. STAT not only educates students on the value of giving back, but also celebrates the generosity of SLU students through recognition and stewardship.
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) uses engineering as a way to help improve the communities it serves by helping them meet their basic human needs. As an organization at a Jesuit university, the Saint Louis University (SLU) Chapter volunteers around the local community as men and women for others. We are a new organization looking to grow and develop and implement our own projects in communities abroad in the near future. We are currently mentored by the EWB Gateway Professional Chapter. Visit Our Website: -http://parks.slu.edu/current-students/student-organizations/ -https://groups.sluconnection.com/organization/EWB Contact Us: [email protected]
We are a group wanting to bring University of Delaware's Go Baby Go workshop to the Saint Louis and surrounding Midwest area. We consist of Physical Therapy students with experience or interest in the pediatric field and undergraduate Engineers in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer specialties. Currently, we are completing modifications on a case by case basis for improving children's mobility.
Camp Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, that supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer. A program of Kesem, Camp Kesem operates over 70 free summer camps in 33 states for children ages 6 to 16 who have been touched by a parent’s cancer. This camping experience has a lasting impact on children by providing them a peer-support network that understands their unique needs, builds confidence and strengthens their communication skills. In 2015, Camp Kesem served over 5,000 children coast-to-coast - all funded by generous donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners
President: Rachel Bharwani Vice-President: Ajay Chatrath Treasurer: Tom George Secretary: Megan John Show Chairs: Stephanie George/Aisha Parekh Social Chair: Dylan Patel Service Chair: Rahul Sinha Public Relations Chair: Angad Ravanam/Praneeth Gogilini Senior Representative: Nina Kurian Junior Representative: Sivangi Patel Sophomore Representative: Sheena Chatrath Freshman Representative: Shruthika Reddy
The St. Louis Order of the Scottish Knights of Saint Andrew is patterned after the Order of the KSA in Gutherie, Oklahoma. There are more than 25 states with over 50 Chapters or Orders of Knights currently active in the United States of America. Our Chapter was founded in 2004 and our Charter Members began work immediately for the good of the Valley. Our purpose is two-fold: first and foremost, to serve the Valley by assisting with whatever is necessary, so far as we are able. Secondly and just as importantly, we train the 32° Mason in the structure and philosophy of the St. Louis Scottish Rite Bodies. We encourage all new 32° Masons of the Valley to join the ranks as soon as possible so that we can provide opportunities for them to become involved. It is our desire to help new members obtain positions in Degree Teams, Stage Crew, Membership Development and many other opportunities. And yes, a lot of us help in the kitchen preparing food during the reunions. But it will not all be work. We also plan on monthly meetings and a few family-style social gatherings because we know that the Scottish Rite Mason wants to involve his family as well as himself. This has the added benefit of helping us to become a unit instead of just a bunch of guys. Membership in our order is open to all 32° Masons who are members in good standing of the St. Louis Valley. When a member receives the honor of the Knight Commander Couort of Honor, he must surrender his active membership in the KSA and any subsequent office. He then becomes a Knight Emeritus. Our KSA meetings normally are on the last Friday of each month.
The Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is, above all else, an educational institution. We seek not to teach men the truth but, instead, a way to the truth. Each must find the truth for himself. The Degrees of the Scottish Rite do not teach specific lessons. Rather, they give parallel examples from earlier cultures, raise questions, and challenge us to think. Freemasonry is a journey of self-discovery and self-development. We seek only to be a guide, teaching the common ground of various philosophical and religious approaches to belief, in order that men might be more united in their standards of right and wrong and in their understanding of the reality of God.
The SLU Equestrian team is a Club Sport and Chartered Student Organization (CSO) at Saint Louis University. Any SLU student, faculty or staff member is eligible to be a member of the team, and no riding experience is required. The Equestrian Team offers riding lessons at two barns - Byrnes Mill Stables for Hunt Seat and TREEHouse of St. Louis for Western. We are currently showing Hunt Seat in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) in Zone 7 Region 5 and compete against universities in Missouri and Illinois such as Washington University in St. Louis, Truman State University, Northern Illinois University, and Illinois State University. In order to live out the Jesuit mission, members of the SLU Equestrian Team are required to volunteer at least once each semester. The Team volunteers at hippotherapy organizations around St. Louis, which use horses as therapy for those with disabilities. The Team volunteers at Equine Assisted Therapy in Wildwood and Therapeutic Horsemanship in Wentzville. The SLU Equestrian Team also holds fundraisers to raise money for show expenses and any other team expenses. For members, fellowship events are held to have fun and get to know teammates. If you would like to join the SLU Equestrian Team, please e-mail the team account, [email protected].