Spotlight On Southwestern Illinois All Stars

   Since 1895, Hoyleton Ministries – Hoyleton Youth and Family Services, Puentes de Esperanza and the Hoyleton Children’s Home Foundation – have been dedicated to helping all people realize the quality of life that God intends for them. For 118 years, the nonprofit organization has continuously served a diverse, growing population across Southwestern Illinois.   …

   The only employee-owned casino in the nation is celebrating its 20th anniversary by celebrating the profound impact it has made on the city of East St. Louis.    Twenty years ago last month, the Casino Queen’s multi-story paddlewheel sailed into the St. Louis area and made its debut on East St. Louis’ riverfront. Since…

   Law firm Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. is so committed to supporting charities in St. Louis and Southwestern Illinois that it formed a Charitable Efforts Committee to help organize the many philanthropic interests of its attorneys and staff members.   In 2006, the firm also established the Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard Charitable Foundation…

   The path to success is paved by education. That’s why TheBANK of Edwardsville is dedicated, year in and year out, to supporting and helping educate students in Southwestern Illinois.   Through its various educational endeavors – from hands-on, in-the-classroom presentations to financial scholarships awarded to high school and college students alike – TheBANK’s tradition of…

   Memorial Hospital maintains a special focus on youth through two important ventures: Disney Radio’s “Move It!” program and the annual High School Blood Challenge.   Radio Disney’s “Move It!” program is aimed at physical fitness and curbing childhood obesity. It’s focused on grades kindergarten through 6 and challenges children to get up off the couch,…

   Several years ago, shareholders of law firm Mathis, Marifian & Richter established the Mathis, Marifian & Richter Foundation to provide donations to worthwhile causes and charities in the community. Funded through donations from the firm’s attorneys and staff, the foundation has donated to many different organizations and causes including the Haitian Relief Fund, Catholic…

   The Green Team is First Clover Leaf Bank’s community action group. While the word “green” has taken on environmental connotations in recent years, the Green Team is focused on community service.   “The spirit of generosity and charitable drive is the foundation of The Green Team,” said Dennis Terry, the bank’s president and chief executive…

   Commerce Bank has developed a long-term commitment to serve the communities where its clients live and work. More than 1,250 employees of Commerce Bank serve the St. Louis metro area. Officers and staff in each of the bank’s branches dedicate their time and energies to local causes.    “At Commerce Bank, we believe it’s…