THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
St. Louis, MO (January 11, 2009) - The Board of Directors, staff and children at Annie Malone Children & Family Service Center would like to thank everyone in St. Louis who contributed to the "Power of 57 Cents" campaign. The generosity of individuals, churches, organizations and corporations helped the center raise over $140, 000 which makes the agency qualify to receive the additional $50,000 from Emerson. Annie Malone began its fundraising efforts at the close of the United Way Campaign in early November 2009. "We are happy to report that we more than exceeded our goal of matching the Emerson Challenge Grant because of all the loyal and wonderful supporters in St. Louis," stated Richard L. King, Chief Executive Officer of Annie Malone.
The center is currently planning for its 2010 May Day weekend, scheduled for May 14 - 16, 2010. "We are hoping that everyone can find a way to participate in all our May Day activities this year," said Linda Nance, Director of Resource Development. The events include a Kickoff Barbecue on Friday, April 23, Soiree Awards Dinner, Friday, May 14, Gospel Celebration, Saturday, May 15, and the May Day Parade and McDonald's Blues Fest, Sunday, May 16. Information about sponsorships, parade and booth registration, and tickets to the Soiree will be available online at www.anniemalone.com by February 1, 2010. Phone inquires are always welcome at 314-531-0120.
Annie Malone Children & Family Service Center has served the St. Louis community since 1888 providing services that include Residential Care, a Therapeutic School (Emerson Academy), a Transitional Living Program, Teen Crisis and Respite, and food services through its social entrepreneur endeavor, Annie M's Seventh Story Cafe in the Carnahan building. Each year, Annie Malone celebrates its historic legacy with a weekend of fundraising events. It is host to one of the largest and oldest African-American parade celebrations in the nation.
