Annie Malone Receives $8,000 Grant for Teens in Transition
St. Louis, MO (June 29, 2011) - 
Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center received a $8,000 grant from the St. Louis Philanthropic Organization to fund its Transitional Living Program, which provides female youth, ages 16-21 the necessary life skills to successfully transition to independent, productive adults. The program includes 24-hour supervision, guidance, counseling, medical needs, personal development and life skills training in a group home setting. A series of trainings and continuous support are presented through case management which offers participants skills in home management, budgeting and financial literacy, decision-making and problem-solving, and explores career planning and employment training options.
Additionally, the program provides structure and requires that each participant meet specific education and employment objectives. Overall, the goal is to help youth comfortably move forward and become self-sufficient after being emancipated from the state of Missouri.
"We're thankful for the generous grant awarded by the St. Louis Philanthropic Organization which will help us continue to improve the quality of life for teens in transition," said Angela L. Starks, Chief Executive Officer.
About St. Louis Philanthropic Organization:
The St. Louis Philanthropic Organization is a Missouri nonprofit corporation formed in 1984 and funded with 
$6 million in proceeds from the settlement of a lawsuit against cable television companies.
It is a non-governmental, not-for-profit corporation, organized charitable, benevolent, educational, civic and cultural purposes. During the past 27 years, it has distributed over $7 million to 336 501 (c)(3) organizations.
About Annie Malone:
Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center is an independent, 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization that provides a safe place for children and youth in crisis and aging out of foster care, from birth through 21. The center also provides therapeutic academic services for grades K thru 12th and parenting education classes for individuals in jeopardy of losing custody of their children. Annie Malone operates 24-hours a day, 365 days a year at three sites in the City of St. Louis. Annie Malone has been a home away from home to thousands of children and families seeking emergency placement and crisis intervention. For additional information, call 314-531-0120 or visit www.anniemalone.com. For crisis or emergency placement, please call 314-361-2222.
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OFFICIAL JUDGES REPORT
Annie Malone May Day Parade Winners
The Board of Directors, Annie Malone Children & Family Service Center
and May Day Parade Judging Committee congratulates all of the winners from the Annie
Malone May Day Parade. Winners are as follows:
School Marching Bands:
1st Place - Sumner High School
2nd Place - Soldan International Studies High School
3rd Place - Carr Lane Visual & Performing Arts Middle School
Drill Teams:
1st Place - Kansas City Marching Wildcats
2nd Place - Over the Hill Drill Team
3rd Place - The Ole' Skool Drill Team
Automobiles:
1st Place - City of Berkeley
2nd Place - Imagine Academy of Enviromental Science and Mathematics
3rd Place - Elaine Stevens Beauty College
Floats:
1st Place - Urban Legend Head Start
2nd Place - Medinah Temple #39
3rd Place - Healthcare USA
Since 1888, Annie Malone Children & Family Service Center has been an
anchor in the Ville community. For St. Louis, Annie Malone is safe place
dedicated to improving the quality of life for abused, homeless and at-risk
children and families. Annie Malone's May Day Parade is one of many events
that take place during the center's major fundraising weekend.
Annie Malone hosted its Annual Kickoff Benefit Barbeque on Friday, April
29th in Kiener Plaza as the start of the center's Annual May Day Celebration.
This year's newest event included Wayne Harris' one-man, three act play,
"The May Day Parade" at the Missouri History Museum. It was an exciting
journey down memory lane for many who reminisced during the
performance.
On Friday, May 13 the fun-filled family entertainment weekend commenced
with "Make Your Print" donation day in part with Clear Channel's Majic
104.9 and Hallelujah 1600 AM allowing supporters to make a monetary
donation in any amount in-person or online at www.anniemalone.com.
Later that evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Radio-One's Foxy 95.5 and
Hot 104.1 supported a Silent Auction at the new McDonald's Restaurant
located at 8938 Jennings Station Road at the corner of Halls Ferry Road. On
Saturday, May 14, Evangelist Mary Tillman hosted the Annual Gospel
Concert Explosion at the Antioch Baptist Church at 2401 Annie Malone
Drive, where Austin A. Layne, Event Chairman and Alderman Samuel A.
Moore of 4th Ward (in the Ville Neighborhood) blessed guests with their
voices of praise along with Zella Jackson-Price Thomas. After the three hour
tradition of Annie Malone's May Day Parade, led by Grand Marshals Floyd
Simms of Simms Building Group and Darius Bradford, national comedian; a
host of spectators including families, friends, businesses, social and civic
organizations supporting Annie Malone enjoyed a good ole' blues concert
with the center's Annual McDonald's BluesFest in Kiener Plaza. Guests were
entertained by international and national recording artists such as Uvee
Hayes, Barbara Carr and FOCUS.
All proceeds during May Day weekend will help to support the center's crisis
intervention and emergency placement program, therapeutic school
(Emerson Academy), transitional living program, and parenting education
services.
For more information about programs and services, volunteer opportunities,
donations and tax credits, please call (314) 531-0120 or visit the website at
www.anniemalone.com.
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CEO Retires from Agency
Effective October 18, 2010, Richard L.
King, Chief Executive Officer, at Annie
Malone Children and Family Service
Center, retired to pursue other lifelong
interests after five years of service at
the age of 65. "It is a bittersweet
decision for me to make, but I believe it
will benefit both the Agency and me
with new opportunities, said King."
"I have thoroughly enjoyed working
with staff, clients, donors and partners
over the past five years and look for-
ward to seeing Annie Malone soar with
success under new leadership." Annie
Malone has made some notorious
moves during King's appointment as
CEO.
The Board Chairman, Delsie Boyd
stated, "We remain confident in the
interim, that the new leader will make
the necessary strides to lead the
agency into a season bearing change
of new hope for the abused, homeless
and at-risk children and families we
serve." Currently, Annie Malone is
seeking to re-plant seeds to benefit
from a full harvest of friendly neighbors
and loyal supporters.
Annie Malone Earns Re-Accreditation
A proud moment came when, Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center
received the official
letter from the Council of Accreditation (COA) dated on December 3, 2010 stating that Annie Malone had earned its re-accreditation.
COA's commitment to maintaining the highest level of standards and quality improvements is designed to identify providers that have set
high performance standards for themselves and have made commitment to their constituents to deliver the highest quality services. COA proudly
recognized Annie Malone as one of the outstanding providers.
Message During The Interim...
Greetings Friends!
Recently, I was appointed by the Board of Directors, to assume the role of
Interim Chief Executive Officer. I am excited for the opportunity ahead of me
in the coming months as we seek to continue our mission to improve the
quality of life for children and families. I have over 30 years of social services
experience and most of my career has been with Annie Malone Children and
Family Service Center.
I welcome you to learn more about our programs, services, historical elements
and overall purpose in the St. Louis community. Most importantly I challenge
you to become more involved with Annie Malone and helping us meet the needs
of abused, homeless and at-risk children who seek help during crisis.
Furthermore, I am interested in setting the stage for more than just a St. Louis tradition, but a model of best
practices to educate and care for children. For as long as I am in the role to lead Annie Malone, I will insure
that children remain our priority and feel safe during their storm. Our goal is to strengthen and stabilize
children and families...the missing link that will bind these two are additional supporters and contributors.
Thanking you for your continued interest and anticipated support, I look forward to seeing some old friends
and making plenty of new ones.
Sincerely,
Angela L. Starks, MSW, LCSW
Interim, Chief Executive Officer
Walking For Awareness
On Saturday, October 23, 2010 Annie
Malone Children and Family Service
Center participated in the Black and
Beautiful Breast Cancer Walk for
Awareness. The event was sponsored by
the League of African American Women
and St. Louis City 4th Ward Alderman
Samuel Moore.
The purpose of the event is to raise
awareness and create support to bridge
the gap between young and older black
women whose lives have been affected by
Breast Cancer.
Staff were prepared to get a good morning
walk as they arrived at 8:00 a.m. to
receive their T-shirts. The event also
provided an opportunity to meet with
other participants from the Ville
neighborhood and raise awareness of the
agency's programs and services
during the rally event. Additional
information provided helpful facts to all in
attendance. Annie Malone looks forward
to participating next year!
Keeping Kids Warm
The IBEW Minority Caucus reached a milestone this year: The
group collected a combined total of 1,800 warm winter coats for
underprivileged children during the past six Christmas seasons.
The coats have been collected by volunteers from IBEW Locals 1
and 1439 and by Guarantee Electric Co. and distributed to seven
boys and girls clubs in the St. Louis area. This year's coat collec-
tion (in foreground) was brought to the Annie Malone Children
and Family Service Center to keep kids warm through the cold
winter months.
Pictured in front row, from left: Vernon Gaines of Local 1439;
Local 1439 Business Representative Doug Mueller; Derrick
Carter of Local 1439; Yvette Good of Local 1; Angela Starks, Interim Chief Executive Officer at Annie
Malone; Jahara Davis, Coordinator of Public Relations and Volunteers at Annie Malone, and Sylvester Taylor, a state representative and member of IBEW Local 1. In back row, from left: Curtis Tunstall of Local
1439; Local 1439 Business Representative Mark Staffne; Leon Arties of Local 1; Delsie Boyd, Chairman of
the Board of Directors at Annie Malone, and Carl Burks of Local 1439.
Giving Hearts to Bless Children
Because of so many wonderful supporters, donors, and giving hearts, children and families of
Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center had a blessed and jolly holiday season. Thank You!
In recognition of Alpha Phi Alpha Founder's Day,
December 4, 1906, members of the Epsilon Lambda Chapter of
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. took time to share important
concepts of getting an education and rewarding children of Annie
Malone with monetary gifts, filled stockings and gift cards to
enjoy during the holiday.
The Kaden Korporation Foundation sponsored an eventful day of
Foundation,
ice skating and lunch for Annie Malone's Emerson Academy students before their school winter break. Students received additional
attention, love, and support as they were given an opportunity to
ride in a chauffeured stretch hummer limousine to the Steinberg
Skating Rink in St. Louis Forest Park.
The giant decorated Christmas tree trunk was filled by the love and
generosity of Dr. Pamela Jackson who provided an assortment of
toys, games, and target gift cards for a variety of different age
groups.
Our friends from The Kaplan Foundation provided the children of
Annie Malone with a shopping spree at Wal-mart. On December 24,
they were also treated to a late afternoon show of the whimsical
Cirque Dreams Holidaze musical, where ornaments came to life -
followed by tasty ice cream sundaes at the Triumph Grill and Moto
Museum.
Bank's
U.S. Bank Branch Manager, Connie Hester helps Annie Malone's
Power of 57 Cents Campaign and Donation Drive by featuring the
organization as their customer of the month during December at
the downtown branch located on 8th Street.
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Volunteer Opportunities at Annie Malone
St. Louis, MO - Volunteers seeking opportunities in staying active in a work environment and who can commit to a regular schedule of at least 20 hours per week are needed to assist with clerical and office support tasks such as filing, making phone calls to existing and potential donors, building maintenance, sorting donations and special events. Office shifts are available from 9 a.m.-1p.m. and 1-5 p.m. at the center's main site in the historic Ville neighborhood, 2612 Annie Malone Drive in St. Louis, Missouri 63113.
Interested volunteers are required to attend a scheduled orientation and must submit a completed volunteer application, valid drivers license or state identification along with a social security card, a passed TB test within the past year and two background screening tests (at no cost to volunteer). Volunteers who are interested in working directly with or around children and are older than 16 will be required to submit additional background checks (with a cost to volunteer). For more information and to obtain a volunteer application and required forms, please visit our volunteer page or contact Jahara Davis at jndavis@anniemalone.com or 314-531-0120.
Immediate Volunteer Opportunities include:
Upcoming Special Event
Mel Gray Golf Tournament to benefit Annie Malone
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 10 a.m.
Norwood Country Club Hills
Volunteer needs and Requirements:
14 volunteers needed, age 18 or older to assist with registration (8) and as judges for closest to the pin (2), hole-in-one (2) and longest drive competitions (2) during the tournament.
Times/Shifts:
9 a.m-12p.m. (registration) and 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (during tournament)
Physical: Ability to sit, walk and stand for extended periods of times in high temperatures.
Accounting Department
Clerical Tasks include:
- Rearrange filing system
- Assist with filing
Assignment Requirements:
Availability: Volunteer must be available at least fours hours per assigned schedule
Monday - Friday, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Duration of Total Project: Ongoing need with a minimum of 2 assigned days per week
Volunteer Hours: Minimum of 4 hours per day
Physical: Sitting, Standing, Bending, Lifting and Walking
Development Department
Office Support Tasks include:
- Making outgoing phone calls to current donors and potential donors
- Assisting with mailings and campaigns
- Aiding in research projects, filing and data entry
- Organizing In-Kind donations
- Assisting with other support duties as necessary (i.e., special events, public relations, etc.)
Assignment Requirements:
Availability: Volunteer must be available at least fours hours per assigned schedule
Monday - Friday, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Duration of Total Project: Ongoing need with a minimum of 2 assigned days per week
Volunteer Hours: Minimum of 4 hours per day
Physical: Sitting, Walking, Standing, Bending and Lifting
Annie Malone Children & Family Service Center is an independent, 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization that provides long-term and short-term residential care and transitional living for children and youth, from birth through 21. The center also provides therapeutic academic services for grades K thru 12th and parenting education classes for individuals in jeopardy of losing their children. Located at three sites in the St. Louis area, Annie Malone provides care 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Annie Malone has been a home away from home to thousands of children and has provided support to hundreds of families in crisis. For additional information, call 314-531-0120 or visit www.anniemalone.com. For emergency or crisis placement, call 314-361-2254.
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Annie Malone Appoints New Board Chairman and
Welcomes New Members to the Board of Directors
St. Louis, MO - Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center, a pillar in the historic Ville neighborhood since 1888 announces the appointment of the new board chairman and three new members to the Board of Directors.
"We are thrilled and honored to have such spirited and vibrant leaders on Annie Malone's Board of Directors," said Richard L. King, CEO of Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center. They all bring a great deal of business savvy, distinctive backgrounds and visionary thinking to further our mission to improve the quality of life for children and families in crisis.
New Board Chairman:
- Delsie Boyd, Senior Software Test Analyst, Technology Partners
Newly appointed members include:
- Brender Benson, Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager, Southwest Bank, an M&I Bank
- Sharon Johnson, Community Lender, U.S. Bank Home Mortgage
- Darryl T. Jones, Managing Partner, D&D Concessions, LLC
Annie Malone's Board of Directors is made up of influential members of the community who have made a personal commitment to improve the quality of life for abused children and families in crisis.
Annie Malone Children & Family Service Center is an independent, 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization that provides long-term and short-term residential care and transitional living for children and youth, from birth through 21. The center also provides therapeutic academic services for grades K thru 12th and parenting education classes for individuals in jeopardy of losing their children. Located at three sites in the St. Louis area, Annie Malone provides care 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Annie Malone has been a home away from home to thousands of children and has provided support to hundreds of families in crisis. For additional information, call 314-531-0120 or visit www.anniemalone.com. For emergency or crisis placement, call 314-361-2254.
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Annie Malone's 2010 May Day Weekend Celebration Highlights Children and Community as a Priority
St. Louis, MO - It's almost here - The Annie Malone May Day Weekend celebrating 122 years of service begins Friday, May 14th with the Soiree Awards Dinner, continues on Saturday, May 15th with a Gospel Concert, and concludes Sunday, May 16th with the Annual May Day Parade and McDonald's May Day Blues Festival. The 2010 May Day theme, 'Our Children, Our Community...Our Priority!' highlights the centers commitment to serving abused, abandoned and neglected children and at-risk families. Soiree reservations and Parade Entry registrations will be accepted through May 14th.
The May Day Weekend event schedule includes:
The Soiree & Silent Auction on Friday, May 14. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at the beautiful Chase Park Plaza Hotel. We will honor individuals who help to improve the quality of life for children and families in the community. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. The "Child Advocate Award" will be presented to: Delayzio Amerson, Rusty Baker, Janet Bonner, Rebecca Sloan Byrne, Pastor Myrten E. Byrd, Jr., Darnetta Clinkscale, Dr. Denise Hooks-Anderson, Austin A. Layne, Jr., Veronica Logan, Pastor LaJuana McFadden, Theopal Morgan, Deidre Pujols, Susan J. Reid, Ricardo Riley, Karlton Thornton, and Dr. Etefia Umana. During the elegant black tie affair, six special awards will be presented. The special awardees include: John A. Luth of Ameren UE's, Energy Delivery - Archview Division who will receive the Annie M. Turnbo Pope Malone Award; Dr. Donald M. Suggs of The St. Louis American who will receive the Founders Award. Four other remarkable individuals: Robin Boyce of The St. Louis City Comptroller's Office, Bonita Cornute of FOX 2/KPLR 11, Wendell Kimbrough of ARCHS, and Eric Galloway of E.G. Enterprises, will receive the "Making a Difference Award." Reservations to attend are $75.00 per seat and $750.00 per table of ten guests.
The Gospel Concert Celebration will follow on Saturday, May 15 at the Antioch Baptist Church located in the historic Ville neighborhood at no charge. "Saints are encouraged to bring a neighbor for praise and worship celebration no one should miss" said Austin A. Layne, Jr. Gospel Concert Chair. Starting at 6:00 p.m. the event will feature an eclectic mix of gospel music and special performances by guests who will include Zella Jackson Price, Gregg "Happy Guitarist" Haynes, Lady Eneazer Moore, Master Dello Thedford, local praise dancers, mime groups and a host of invited Church Choirs. Everyone from St. Louis County to East St. Louis is invited to attend.
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The Annual Annie Malone May Day Parade, Sunday, May 16, will step-off at
1:00 p.m. for its fifth year traveling East along Market Street between Jefferson and Broadway in downtown St. Louis. Grand Marshals for the parade are Dr. Chief Daniel Isom of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and St. Louis' homegrown nationally recognized recording artist, P-Dub (a.k.a. Pretty Willie). A number of official dignitaries and child advocates will travel the parade route escorted by multiples of limousines and the Kustom Corvette Club. The 3 hour parade includes a variety of bands, community organizations, and local businesses. Spectators from across the Midwest region attend the event. Some participants travel from Kansas City, Omaha, Kansas, and Nebraska to support the center's fundraising event efforts.
Immediately following the Parade, Niecy from Foxy's 95.5 will host the McDonald's May Day Blues Fest. The event will take place in Kiener Plaza at 7th and Market Street with performances by nationally known Wendell B. often compared to greats like Luther Vandross and Barry White; and Skeet Rodgers and Inner City Blues Band - known as the best Blues Band in St. Louis, concluding the weekend of celebrations.
May Day festivities are supported and sponsored by several community organizations, media companies, and individuals. They include: Emerson; Cricket Communications; McDonald's; U.S. Bank; Southwest Bank; L'Ecole Culinaire; Kustom Corvette Club; Best Buy; Bank of New York Mellon; The Kaden Korporation; The Dream Center; Barnyard Kitcjen; Fox 2 News KTVI/KPLR 11; KSDK Channel 5; Clear Channel's Majic 104.9 and Hallelujah; Radio One's Foxy 95.5 and Hot 104.1; St. Louis City's STL TV; GTN - Gateway Television News (formerly News 20), and a host of other supporters.
For more information about May Day activities or volunteer opportunities, please call (314) 531-0120.
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Annie Malone raises money, awareness for needy children
The raindrops and temperatures were falling but the rib tips and Polish sausage were hot and organizers of the Annie Malone Children & Family Service Center barbecue weren't about to fold their tents.
"From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. we're here, rain or sunshine," said Jahara Davis, coordinator for public relations and volunteers for the nonprofit agency. "If it starts raining, we're not leaving."
The barbecue at Kiener Plaza in downtown St Louis on Friday was that important because it kicked off a series of community and fund raising events for the non profit agency.
The activities culminate with an entire weekend of events on May 14 through 16, highlighted by the agency's annual May Day parade starting at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 16 and a blues music festival at Kiener Plaza starting at 4 p.m.
The barbecue and May weekend celebrations lend financial support for an agency that provides a variety of social and education services in the St. Louis area. Annie Malone has roots in the St. Louis area that extend back to 1888, when it was established to care for neglected and orphaned African American children.
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An annual tradition for a good cause was not to be hampered by a little rain.
Hundreds spent their lunchtime at Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis Friday to support The Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center. There were ribs, chicken wings and much more for a small price. Proceeds go to the center. The event lasts until 4:00 p.m.
Since 1888, Annie Malone Children & Family Service Center has has served members of The Ville community and beyond. It's dedicated to improving the quality of life for abused, neglected, and abandoned children and at-risk families.
The barbecue marks the start of the center's Annual May Day Weekend Celebration which is May 14-16.
Money raised goes to more than 500 children and at-risk families, annually, through its residential treatment, therapeutic school (Emerson Academy), transitional living program, respite care, crisis and emergency placement, and parenting education services.
For more information about sponsorship, parade entry, booth space, and volunteer opportunities, please call (314) 531-0120 or visit the website at www.anniemalone.com.
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