Epworth Children and Family Services profile

Epworth Children and Family Services

Statement of Purpose:

In partnership with the community and the United Methodist Church, we offer a wide array of services to children, youth and families in need, strengthening the capacity of each to thrive in sociey.

Address:

110 North Elm Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63119

Phone Number:

(314) 918-3320

Fax:

(314) 963-9152

Email Address:

specialevents@epworth.org

Web Site:

www.epworth.org

Number of Employees:

165

Full Time Volunteers:

750

Major Fund-raisers:

Fabulous Follies, Epworth Polo Match & Dinner Auction, Pillar of Strength Award Night, Spring Luncheon, Holiday Dessert Party.

Director(s):

Patrick J. Welch, President; Kenton E. Knickmeyer, President Elect; Treasurer; Bruce Baebler, Assistant Treasurer; Amy Berg, Secretary; Vicki Henderson, Past President; Steve Adams, Jennifer Arendes, Christina Bahr, Pat Bay, Amy B. Berg, Peter Bogetto, Pat J. Burgdorf, Barbara J. Bush, Cathy Cothran, Rev. Nancye K. Dunlap, Marianne Fournie, Rob Herhold, Margie Hermann, Gloria Jones, Kenton E. Knickmeyer, Dena S. Ladd, Diane E. McCuaig, Chris Miller, Helen L. Nelling, Jane K. Paine, Allen E. Palmquist, Jr., David C. Potter, Ophelia Roman, Mary Ellen Roth, Mary Schlenk-Saunders, Bishop Robert Schnase, Earl K. Shreckengast, Genice Self, Paula V. Smith, Jeffrey A. Stuerman, Sue Tebb, Michael W.Weisbrod Mark Wildenhaus, Jerry Ruth Williams.

Key Personnel:

Executive Director: Kevin Drollinger; Theresa Menk, Chief Development Officer

Founded:

1864

Community Served:

Youth ages 11-21 in greater St. Louis Metropolitan area.

Associated Guilds:

United Way of Greater St. Louis, Charter member of the Missouri Coalition of Children’s Agencies, Founding Member Child Welfare League of America, St. Louis variety Club, Council on Accreditation Program, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Ongoing Projects:

Christmas Cards, Can Fund, Guardian Angel Fund, Adopt a Dorm.

Accomplishments:

Quality services to over 1,900 youth and families every year.

Previous Event Coverage:

June 16, 2007	Epworth Children and Family Service's 12th Annual Polo Match
April 21, 2007	Epworth and Children Family Service's Living The Legacy - An Evening of Magical Merriment
June 17, 2006	Epworth Children and Family Service's 11th Annual Polo Match
April 22, 2006	Epworth's 2nd Annual Pillar of Strength Award Dinner and Auction
February 02, 2006	Epworth's Pre-Party for the 2nd Annual Pillar of Strength Award Dinner 2006
June 18, 2005	Epworth Presents Polo Pizazz: 10th Annual Benefit Polo Match
May 07, 2005	Friends of Epworth's 1st Annual Pillar of Strength Award Dinner
June 19, 2004	Epworth Presents Polo Pizazz: 9th Annual Benefit Polo Match
June 18, 2004	Epworth Presents Polo Pizazz: 9th Annual Polo Dinner Auction
February 21, 2004	Epworth's Fabulous Follies
June 22, 2002	Epworth Polo Game & Dinner

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