Giving Back In Fenton-High Ridge: Local Causes To Support This Season

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that encourages people to give back to their communities, typically through charitable donations, volunteer work or acts of kindness. It takes place annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the U.S., right after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While it's celebrated widely, the real impact happens when we do good right at home by supporting local businesses, causes and organizations working to uplift our own communities.

We've rounded up a list of some great organizations, causes and initiatives in the Fenton-High Ridge area. Please keep in mind, this is by no means an exhaustive list — just a starting point for discovering amazing local opportunities to give back, not only on Giving Tuesday but year-round! Be sure to contact each organization directly to find out about their hours or the best ways you can contribute.

Camp Rainbow

Camp Rainbow Foundation offers free camp experiences for children and families affected by childhood cancer and blood-related diseases in St. Louis and surrounding areas. With the help of over 400 volunteers annually, Camp Rainbow runs seven unique camp programs designed to deliver fun and engaging activities and provide relief from the everyday stresses of campers’ illnesses. Generous donations help cover the costs of these life-changing experiences.
Learn more: camprainbow.com

H.E.R.O.E.S. Care

H.E.R.O.E.S. Care supports military members and their families through comprehensive assistance from pre-deployment to post-deployment. By addressing critical issues such as mental health, family reintegration and crisis intervention, this organization ensures that no military family feels alone. You can contribute through monetary donations, vehicle donations or by volunteering your time to help make a difference in the lives of those who serve.
Learn more: heroescare.org

4 Paws 4 Rescue

Since 2009, 4 Paws 4 Rescue has been dedicated to rescuing and saving animals in need. This all foster home rescue aims to find loving, permanent homes for their animals while addressing overpopulation through spay and neuter programs. 4 Paws 4 Rescue welcomes donations of new or gently used items to support our foster homes, as well as individuals who can foster animals or donate funds to help cover the costs of daily care.
Learn more: 4paws4rescue.com

The L.I.F.E. Foundation

The L.I.F.E. (Leaders in Furthering Education) Foundation is dedicated to promoting literacy for all. Donations help support initiatives like pop-up libraries and the Reading Superheroes program, which equips preschoolers ages 3 and 4 with a book, reading activities and superhero gear each month. Through this work, the Foundation helps local children to make reading their superpower.
Learn more: lifefoundation-stl.org

Feed My People

Feed My People is a Christian food pantry and thrift store that serves 16 zip codes across the greater St. Louis region. Initially focused on providing food, the organization expanded to offer additional services like clothing, counseling and other support to those in need. Feed My People engages over 400 volunteers to help support their work and accepts monetary donations.
Learn more: feed-my-people.org

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