Who We Are

  • 100% volunteer-based with no paid staff
  • Impacted more than 21,000 St. Louis children and adults in 2022-2023
  • Our 493 volunteers gave 63,200 hours which is equal to 30 full-time employees and is worth over $2 million
  • 100% St. Louis-based
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Our member volunteers manage a variety of programs to benefit underserved populations in the St. Louis metropolitan region.  Each program has a unique delivery model and focus. We provide everything a child needs to wear to do well in school, athletic shoes and socks, personal care items for women and children in shelters, books for aspiring readers, and items to help families through tough times when they can't find help elsewhere.

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Books From Friends: Sparking Love of Books and Reading in Children

Students at the Bermuda Early Childhood Center were immersed in the delights of the Books From Friends book festival this month. Bermuda Early Childhood Center, where the first Books From Friends book festival debuted, gives students age pre-kindergarten to 2nd grade a head start to academic success through its innovative programs.

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A parade of Books From Friends book characters, with headliners Pete the Cat and Clifford the Big Red Dog, sparked the imagination of the students and brought the stories to life. Pre-K and kindergartners also enjoyed puppet shows and story book reading. Where else can a child have a person dressed as a pizza read them a book? At the end of the festivities, each child received two books and a book bag. In total 506 books were distributed to 253 children.

Congratulations to Assistance League of St. Louis Books From Friends volunteers and thank you to all the staff at Bermuda Early Childhood who contributed their time and talents.

Books From Friends is one of five community programs provided by Assistance League of St. Louis.

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Thank You for Helping Us Make Event History!

Exciting News! We have officially SOLD OUT for Authors Brunch! Unfortunately, we are unable to accept any further reservations.

Thank you for your enthusiastic response! This achievement is a testament to the incredible support and dedication of Assistance League of St. Louis' members and donors.

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