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Beverly Farm Has Successful 24-Hour Fundraising Campaign

2 years 6 months ago
GODFREY - It was a race to raise funds, and generous friends of Beverly Farm made sure the results were a photo finish. #RacingForBeverlyFarm is a 24-hour giving event where staff and donors come together to support the nonprofit’s work of providing loving, caring homes for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. This year’s total of $709,760 raised surpassed the original goal of $650,000 for the fundraiser. “We are overwhelmed by the generosity demonstrated during #RacingForBeverlyFarm,” said Beverly Farm CEO Crystal Officer. “Our mission is to provide emotional security, dignified quality of life, and opportunities for growth to our residents. These funds enable our team to continue pushing for excellence in everything we do.” There were 587 total donors who participated in #RacingForBeverlyFarm. The theme of #RacingforBeverlyFarm was inspired by the Equestrian Center at Beverly Farm’s equine therapy horses that trot throug

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VineBrook Homes owns thousands of Midwest properties and tenants are crying foul

2 years 6 months ago
VineBrook Homes owns thousands of single-family rental properties, located in mostly Black and brown neighborhoods, throughout the Midwest. Over 2,400 of those houses are in the St. Louis region. Reporter Kavahn Mansouri discusses a Midwest Newsroom investigation of VineBrook that includes complaints of unresolved maintenance issues, unfounded evictions, aggressive rent collection tactics, poor customer service and more.

All-You-Can-Tag

2 years 6 months ago

Attention Laser Tag lovers. Grab your friends and an unlimited laser tag pass on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to close for $19.99 per person plus tax. Based on walk in availability.

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New 314 inspired cannabis strain in St. Louis

2 years 6 months ago
CODES, a new cannabis brand in Missouri, has launched with a 314-strain inspired by St. Louis. To mark the launch, CODES donated to St. Louis-based charity The Housing Partnership.  
Liz Dowell

'This is Cancer' podcast features honest conversations about being diagnosed

2 years 6 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine have launched a new podcast series called "This is Cancer." IT will feature patients and Washington University physicians having honest and raw conversations about being diagnosed. There are seven episodes in the first season, each covering a different type of [...]
Joe Millitzer