Help Feed a Family this Summer with Circle

Hunger Doesn’t Take a Summer Break. Neither Do We.

Supporting our clients with food during the summer months is essential to ensure children and families maintain access to wholesome foods when school programs and other resources are not available.

More than 47% of children in Missouri rely on school meals. Without access to these resources during the summer, they can miss out on meals and go hungry. Summer often creates additional financial strain for families, as routines, schedules, and childcare arrangements become disrupted.

Your support of our Feed a Family Summer Campaign helps to close this gap — promoting children’s health and well-being; and easing financial stress for families.

For just $95, you can cover two weeks of nonperishable food for a small household (family size 1-4) — or support a large household (family size 5+) for only $153.

Will you help feed a family this summer? You can shop for a family or let us do the shopping.

 

Already signed up? Click here to download the shopping list.

19th Annual Golf Tournament Results

We would like to thank everyone who supported our 19th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Aberdeen Golf Club.

With a sold-out field (and very lucky weather), you helped make this tournament a success. Thanks to our golfers, sponsors and volunteers, we raised $39,000, which will directly benefit Circle’s services and programs. We thank you for supporting our mission and assisting the many families that are struggling in our community.

We’d also like to congratulate the category winners:

  • A Flight winners: Woodruff, Pearson, Pauk, Matthews with a score of 57.
  • B Flight winners: Hoehn, Stecher, McKendry, Neskar with a score of 69.
  • Co-ed Flight winners: Marx, Linder, Struckhoff, Rosen with a score of 68.
  • Longest Drive (women) – N. Struckhoff
  • Longest Drive (men) – R. Watson with an honorable mention of T. Lienemann
  • Longest Drive (senior) – J. Watson
  • Closet to the Pin (women): #5 – K. Muehlhauser, and #16 – N. Struckhoff
  • Closest to the Pin (men): #5 – M. Branch (hole-in-one!), and #16 – G. Deeken

We want to extend a special note of thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Orthopedic Specialists, and to our event host, St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church. Their partnerships fuel our mission!

On behalf of the staff, board, and volunteers of Circle of Concern, thank you for choosing to support our organization through this golf tournament. We hope you plan to join us again next year for the 20th!

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Stamp Out Hunger 2025 Success

45,000 pounds collected!

On Saturday, May 10, our community came together for the National Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Thanks to the generosity of our neighbors in Ballwin and Valley Park, Circle of Concern received 45,000 pounds of food and personal care items to help support local families in need.

While the donations were extraordinary, what truly made the day special were the volunteers who made it all happen. We had volunteers of numerous ages join us at the Ballwin Post Office and Circle Warehouse throughout the day, taking on the heavy lifting. They sorted donations, packed boxes, delivered items, and kept the process running smoothly from start to finish. In the weeks leading up to the event, families, individuals, and community groups helped prepare 50,000 collection bags to make the distribution process easy on our letter carriers.

We’d like to give a special shoutout to Living Word Congregation, and to Scott Reichter, whose leadership and logistical support were essential throughout the day. We also must extend our thanks to the Ballwin and Valley Park postal teams, who collected and delivered thousands of donations.

Because of all of you, families across our region will receive the food and essentials they need in the months ahead. Your willingness to give your time, energy, and resources makes a meaningful difference and we are so thankful for your continued support.

THANK YOU!

Help Feed a Family this Summer

Hunger Doesn’t Take a Summer Break. Neither Do We.

Supporting our clients with food during the summer months is essential to ensure children and families maintain access to wholesome foods when school programs and other resources are not available.

More than 47% of children in Missouri rely on school meals. Without access to these resources during the summer, they can miss out on meals and go hungry. Summer often creates additional financial strain for families, as routines, schedules, and childcare arrangements become disrupted.

Your support of our Feed a Family Summer Campaign helps to close this gap — promoting children’s health and well-being; and easing financial stress for families.

For just $95, you can cover two weeks of nonperishable food for a small household (family size 1-4) — or support a large household (family size 5+) for only $153.

Will you help feed a family this summer? You can shop for a family or let us do the shopping.

 

Already signed up? Click here to download the shopping list.

Volunteer Spotlight – Darla Schaeperkoetter

One of the perks of getting to know our volunteers is learning about all their incredible talents and interests. Darla is no exception! Darla is a caseworker at Circle, but we first got to know her through another passion of hers – knitting. Through the years she has donated knitted hats, scarves, pot holders, and more to Circle families and even treated the staff to some of her creations one holiday. Now she’s a caseworker and sharing another talent – being a great listener.

Darla does a wonderful job of offering a variety of resources to clients during their case appointment, but says she always tries to end their appointment with a touch of humor, as a small way to bring some joy into their lives. Darla describes working with clients as a win – win, saying she benefits from client interaction as well. She has been really touched by clients, seeing them persevere through difficult situations, and in the end, overcoming hurdles to reach a milestone or achieve success. In particular, she mentioned an unhoused client that she sees each month, who recently found a job and is working to get into a sustainable living situation. She also shared about a client that loves to cook and talked Darla into trying a cabbage recipe. It’s quite admirable how she connects with clients!

When she’s not helping clients or knitting (she’s a member of the St. Louis Knitting Guild), Darla also enjoys NFL football, strength training, interior design and a host of other fun interests and hobbies!

Darla feels that there are “little miracles happening everyday at Circle. Clients are fortunate to have a place like Circle to come to not only for groceries but for a wide variety of assistance and genuine caring. We are blessed to get to help them and to get to know them as well.” Such a great perspective, thank you Darla!

Golf Sponsorships Make an Impact

Circle of Concern’s Annual Golf Tournament is coming up on Monday, May 19th and becoming a sponsor is a powerful way to make a positive impact in our community, even if you’re not a golfer. Your sponsorship shows your commitment to our mission and allows you to be part of something special – helping raise funds for Circle of Concern’s programs and services. So, whether you’re passionate about golf or just looking for a way to give back, sponsoring our 19th Annual Golf Tournament is a meaningful way to get involved and make an impact. We have sponsor levels for all budgets so keep reading for some fun ideas. Join this great leaderboard of sponsors!

Think outside the tee box! Create something truly unique that stands out and makes a difference. Let’s brainstorm the possibilities!

Honor a family or loved one with their name on a sign. Here are some ideas:

  • The Lawrence Family
  • In Honor of Betty Engen, our favorite golfer
  • Happy Birthday, Sarah! Love John and the boys
  • Diane and Kathy wish the golfers good luck!
  • Get a hole-in-one, Charlie! From your Eureka Family

Gather your group to show your support for Circle. Here are some ideas:

  • Parkway Baptist Men’s Group
  • Tuesday Night Basketball at Clayton
  • Seven Trails Neighborhood supports Circle
  • Funky Ladies Bunco

Each player, team and sponsor’s contribution makes a real difference for our clients, creating a ripple effect of kindness and support that feeds families, fosters hope, and strengthens our community. Review the sponsor levels below or reach out to discuss your idea.

Contact Nancy if you have any questions » Nancy@circleofconcern.org or 636.861.2623 x 113

What’s in it for you? By becoming a sponsor, you also receive perks:

  • Your information presented to golfers to a sold-out tournament
  • Your company name and link on our website
  • Signage at the tournament
  • Supporting a cause that matters to you
  • Most importantly, making a difference in the lives of neighbors that are struggling

 

 

 

2024 Impact Report

We’re excited to share our 2024 Impact Report with you! This report highlights the key milestones, initiatives, and achievements we’ve made over the past year. You can view detailed insights on how we’ve made a difference and the positive changes we’ve brought to our community.

We hope you find it inspiring and informative! Thank you for being part of our journey.

If you would like to make an impact in the community, you can support our programs and services. Click here to make a donation!

 

Summer Opportunities Program 2025

Summer is just around the corner and we would love to offer your children an opportunity to attend a structured camp, lesson, or activity of their choice – and Circle of Concern will pay up to $150 to help support!

Who Can Participate: Children ages 5-18 are invited to participate in this program. Additionally, Circle of Concern will help pay for swim lessons for children ages 3-4. Please note: Each child can only participate in one activity.

Summer Opportunities: Although you are able to select which summer opportunity you are interested in, it must be a structured activity, lesson, or camp. There must be a leader and a designated timeframe. All summer opportunities must be through an established organization or agency. Circle of Concern cannot fund pool passes, Six Flags passes, gym memberships, etc. because they are an unstructured activity.

Deadline: Your application must be turned in with the supporting documentation by May 16, 2025 at 12:00 pm. Please note: The deadline is May 16th or as soon as funds run out.

Get the 2025 application today at Circle of Concern!

Helpful Tips and Suggestions:
• Get your application and supporting paperwork in as soon as possible!
• Applications submitted without supporting paperwork will not be considered.
• If you need assistance with filling out an application and finding supporting paperwork, please reach out to schedule a meeting with a program representative.
• Do not wait until the final day of the program to submit your application or you will risk funding running out.
• You can submit your paperwork in-person, via mail (112 St. Louis Ave, Valley Park, MO 63088), or via email to activities@circleofconcern.org. You will be contacted by a Circle of Concern volunteer after you submit all required paperwork.

Target Circle and Circle of Concern

Help direct where Target gives

We are honored and excited to announce that Circle of Concern has been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance to help direct a portion of Target’s donation to us!

Now through March 31 vote for us through the Target Circle program to help determine how Target’s donation will be divvied up. Find out more about Target Circle here: www.target.com/circle

We’re asking our supporters to help us make the most of this incredible opportunity. Every vote counts to help us receive a portion of the available Target funds as we continue our mission to feed the hungry and provide assistance to low-income families living in our community.

Don’t forget, as you earn more votes, you can keep voting multiple times during the campaign! Thank you for your support, and we encourage you to share your support for us (and your thanks to Target) on social media throughout the duration of the voting!

Here’s how to vote after you sign in or create your free account:
Step 1: Choose ‘My Target’ in the Target app or ‘Account’ on Target.com
Step 2: Tap ‘Cast votes’
Step 3: Find us & vote

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