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HSHS Home Care invites families to candlelight memorial Dec. 11 at St. Elizabeth’s
The hospice team of HSHS Home Care invites community members to join them at a candlelight memorial at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11 in the HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Chapel, 1 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., O’Fallon. The service will be a time to honor and remember during the holiday season the memory of loved ones…
Read MoreSt. Louis Fed releases Bank On National Data Hub findings from 2024
The Bank On National Data Hub: Findings from 2024 report analyzes 2024 data from 45 financial institutions and found that more than 23 million Bank On-certified accounts were open, a 19 percent increase from the previous year. Bank On accounts have been opened in almost 38,000 ZIP codes, or 91 percent of all U.S. ZIP…
Read MoreEverTrue affiliation with St. Andrew’s expands organization, available programs, services, reach
Affiliation with St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System adds multiple communities, programs and services plus 425+ team members to the EverTrue mission EverTrue, a leading provider of aging services in Missouri, Illinois and Pennsylvania, and St. Andrews Resources for Seniors System (St. Andrew’s) have agreed to an affiliation where specific communities, programs and services of…
Read MoreNew data shows employee volunteerism continues to rise in 2025
Survey of 135 major companies finds 61 percent reporting increased employee participation in workplace volunteerism—marking third year of growth In advance of #GivingTuesday on Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP) has released new findings from its 2025 CSR Insights Survey showing that the rate of employees participating in workplace volunteerism efforts…
Read MoreAce Grease hosts drop-off location for used cooking oil after Thanksgiving
Millstadt, Ill.-based company emphasizes proper disposal of used cooking oil during the holiday season Families around the region are preparing to cook their delicious Thanksgiving meals over the week. Along with those mountains of meat and sides also comes tons of cooking grease, which can damage homes and the environment if disposed of improperly. Ace…
Read MoreFLOCK*D pop-up returns to Alton for the holiday season
Downtown Alton’s favorite holiday tradition transforms into a winter wonderland featuring Santa brunch, themed trivia nights, and Noon Year’s Eve celebration Grab your tinsel and your bows because FLOCKD is coming! Flock Food Truck Park and Bar, voted best cocktails and best new business by Reader’s Choice, is transforming into a merry holiday wonderland for…
Read MoreRep. Schmidt donates pay raise to Press Play x 2 Shinn Inc.
State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) donated his pay raise for the month of November 2025 to Press Play x 2 Shinn Inc., in the form of a food donation. Every month Rep. Schmidt donates his pay raise to a different local food pantry or non-profit organization throughout his district. He was more than happy to…
Read MoreElevator announces new co-warehousing, office space in St. Louis
Innovative model expands flexible warehouse options, supporting small businesses Elevator, a co-warehousing community for small businesses and entrepreneurs, is set to launch its second Missouri location at 1230 Macklind Ave in St. Louis, spanning 67,300 square feet, and targeting an opening date in Q1 2026. Company leaders expect the new location to fuel significant job…
Read MoreGive shelter pets a home for Thanksgiving: Gateway Pet Guardians seeks holiday fosters
Gateway Pet Guardians (GPG) is calling on animal lovers in the community to give dogs a much-needed break from the shelter this Thanksgiving. Short-term fosters who open their homes for shelter pets provide relief for dogs stuck in kennels most of the day. Clearing the shelter also gives hardworking staff a chance to rest and…
Read MoreCaritas Family Solutions spreads holiday cheer with annual Secret Santa program
For many children in foster care, the holiday season can pass without the traditions or gifts that make this time of year feel special. That’s why Caritas Family Solutions is inviting the community to make a difference by sponsoring a child through its annual Secret Santa program, which helps provide gifts and holiday joy to…
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