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Upcoming events

    • Sunday, October 19, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • TechArtista, 725 Kingsland Ave., University City, 63130
    • 4
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    Black Girls Do STEM, a 2025 grantee, ignites curiosity and confidence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics by providing Black girls in every community with intentional hands-on learning experiences and opportunities to innovate, develop leadership, and shape a future where they thrive as STEM changemakers.

    Their upcoming event,  Black Girls Do STEM 2025 “An Afternoon in STEM, Girls Got Game” Showcase, allows the program participants to discuss what they have learned, and highlight their achievements.

    Volunteers will help with event set up and assist the BGDSTEM team as needed. Guests welcome.

    Questions? Please reach out to the event host.

    Host: SOS board Member Marianne Baer - marebaer20@gmail.com

    Directions: TechArtista, 725 Kingsland Ave., University City, 63130

    • Wednesday, October 22, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Telva at the Ridge
    • 1
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    Meet fellow members for coffee and breakfast at Telva at the Ridge in Webster Groves, known for its cozy atmosphere and wood-fire roasted Balkan-style coffee. Your host is Member Bobbie Waters.

    Members only. Each member pays for their own check.

    Host: Member Bobbie Waters, bywaters56@gmail.com

    Directions: 60 N Gore Ave., Webster Groves, 63119

    • Thursday, October 23, 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • 228 Gay Avenue, Clayton, 63105
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    The book, The Injustice of Place: Uncovering Poverty in America by Kathryn J. Edin, H. Luke Shearer, and Timothy J. Nelson, redefines poverty in rural agricultural areas as "deeply disadvantaged."

    The authors, known for tackling key mysteries about poverty in America, take a data-driven approach to tracing the legacies of the deepest poverty in the country and include in their definition not only income but also health and the rate of upward mobility. We will meet at member Emily Rapp's home to discuss the authors' definitions and also draw parallels to areas of urban cities including St. Louis, especially in light of the devastation caused by the May 16 tornado, which has been exacerbated by some federal policies. 

    It is a very thought-provoking book that will encourage robust discussion. The title can also be ordered locally through The Novel Neighbor and Left Bank Books. 

    Guests welcome.

    Host: SOS Board Member Ellen Schapiro

    Directions: The home of SOS Board Member Emily Rapp, 228 Gay Avenue, 63105

      • Wednesday, October 29, 2025
      • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
      • 8100 Stratford Dr., Clayton, 63105
      • 26
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      Let’s get together and welcome fall with chili, mingling with old and new friends and cocktails! Join us at the home of member Joan Gallagher for this casual gathering and learn more about our grantees and how SOS supports St. Louis non-profits!

      Guests are welcome, and if you know someone who has an interest in SOS, please invite them, too. Feel free to bring an appetizer or beverage of your choice.

      Host: SOS Member Joan Gallagher,  joan.f.gallagher@gmail.com

      Directions and parking: 8100 Stratford Dr., Clayton, 63105; entrance is on N. Brentwood Blvd.; street parking available

      • Wednesday, November 12, 2025
      • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
      • Oceana Bistro
      • 7
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      Meet fellow members for happy hour at Oceana Bistro in Clayton, known for being the best seafood bistro in town! Enjoy a cocktail, wine or mocktail with your host, SOS Founding Member Felice Joyce, and make new friends! Members only. Each member pays for their own check.


      Questions? Please reach out to the event host.

      Host: SOS Founding Member Felice Joyce - felice.joyce@gmail.com

      Directions: Oceana Bistro, 44 N Brentwood Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105

      • Thursday, November 13, 2025
      • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
      • 233 S. Dade Ave., Ferguson, 63135
      • 30
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      EarthDance Organic Farm School, a 2024-2025 grantee, advances food justice by training organic farmers and gardeners of all ages, providing connection to healthy food and the land, and cultivating vibrant community. They are located in Ferguson and for this volunteering opportunity, we will be taking part in a cleaning/organizing project or in garden work, such as weeding. This event is open to members and guests.


      Host: SOS Member Marianne Baer - marebaer20@gmail.com

      Directions: 233 S. Dade Ave., Ferguson, 63135


      • Monday, November 17, 2025
      • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
      • 5501 Delmar Blvd., 63112
      • 84
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      Join us for this insightful program exploring the economic and social impact of neighborhood renewal. The panel discussion will highlight how collaboration among residents, businesses, and nonprofit organizations can create lasting change when planning begins with listening.

      The panel will feature three distinguished leaders. Maxine Clark, founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop and the visionary behind the Delmar DivINe, will share how transforming underutilized spaces into hubs for collaboration builds both community identity and economic vitality. Lisa Madkins, Senior Vice President of Community and Economic Development at Midwest BankCentre, will emphasize the critical role of access to capital. She will discuss how banking partnerships can help families secure affordable housing, empower churches to expand their community service, and equip small business owners to grow. Beverly Jenkins, pastor, R&R Church, president (ex-officio) and founder/CEO, Refuge and Restoration Nonprofit, and an experienced leader in community development, will offer insights into how residents’ voices shape effective strategies, ensuring programs respond directly to neighborhood needs.

      The panelists will describe how listening sessions and stakeholder meetings inform community-driven solutions from which emerged initiatives such as affordable housing investment, job training programs, shared nonprofit workspaces, and entrepreneurial support systems. This event will underscore that neighborhood revitalization is most successful when economic investment is coupled with human connection—building communities where people and opportunities thrive together.

      Guests are welcome and space is limited. Refreshments will be served.

      Parking: Parking lot is located on Belt Ave.; additional parking is behind the building.

      Special Accommodations: Please email the event host, Nina Needleman, if you have mobility issues and/or a handicap parking tag and require accessible parking and entrance to the building. nina_needl@yahoo.com

      • Friday, December 05, 2025
      • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
      • Susan Block’s home Address: 232 N. Kingshighway St. Louis, MO 63108
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      The holidays are the best time of year to connect with old friends and welcome new ones into your life! Join us to celebrate the holidays with fellow SOS members and guests at our Annual Holiday Coffee. Enjoy delicious pastries, light breakfast fare, coffee, and great conversation at the lovely home of SOS Founding Member Susan Block, located in the Chase Park Plaza Residences. Bringing a guest is encouraged, as this is a wonderful time to introduce someone new to SOS and the joy of collective giving.

      There is no fee to attend this event, but RSVPs are required because guests must be checked in at the front desk of the Chase Residences entrance. Please bring a breakfast treat to share if you would like.


      Street parking: Available along Maryland Ave., but it is limited. 

      Free parking: Available in the Chase Park Plaza garage. The entrance is on Maryland Avenue. Pick up a parking voucher at Susan’s to use with your ticket when you exit the garage. 

      Entrance: Please check in at the entrance to the Residences at the Chase on Maryland Avenue. 

      Questions: Contact Ally Kell, President - akell@monetagroup.com

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