Since 1983, St. Patrick Center has helped lead more than 123,000 homeless and impoverished to lives of self-sufficiency and dignity. This would not be possible without the support of our community. Thousands of donors like you have taken up our mission and helped us with generous donations. Because of our donors, we witness truly life-changing moments in our clients’ lives, and we share their success with you!
:: view the St. Patrick Center 2009 agency video
:: view the St. Patrick Center 2009 :30 spot
:: view the Christmas 2008 video message
:: view the Thanksgiving 2008 video message
:: view the St. Patrick Center Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2008
:: listen to the 2008 year-end ad
:: view the 2008 year-end ad
The face of homelessness has changed. While the chronic homeless comprise 10% of our population, 90% are the transitional homeless – individuals and families who are our neighbors. People who have come upon hard times and need help to get back on their feet. People like Edward Chew, whose success story is featured in the video link below.
The money you donate to St. Patrick Center receives "four-star" fiscal management. In May 2006, for the 2nd consecutive year, St. Patrick Center was awarded Charity Navigator's highest rating for sound fiscal management. Charity Navigator evaluates the financial health of the largest of America's 1.5 million charitable organizations. According to Charity Navigator, fewer than 12 percent of charities rated have received two consecutive 4-star evaluations. "St. Patrick Center outperforms most charities in America, said Charity Navigator Executive Director Trent Stamp. “They are fiscally responsible and worthy of the public's trust."
Please consider a donation to our homeless and poor neighbors. With your help, we will continue to serve more than 9,000 persons each year, providing them with the programs and services they need to move from homelessness to independence.
There are many ways to support St. Patrick Center. Click on any of the links below to take you to more information:
:: Annual giving opportunities
:: Planned giving opportunities
:: Special giving opportunities
:: Key Player Initiative
:: Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits
:: Shamrock Society
:: Cornerstone Society
:: IRA Rollover
:: Give Thanks Thanksgiving distribution program
:: Christmas Wishes family sponsorship program
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For more information about giving opportunities, please contact Jan Rasmussen, Chief Development Officer, 314.802.0683 or jrasmussen@stpatrickcenter.org.
Why We Give: Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
“Anheuser-Busch has supported St. Patrick Center for nearly 20 years, and I am honored to serve the community as a member of their board. Our employees have been central to our support efforts, through volunteering, hosting department fundraisers and participating annually in St. Patrick Center’s Christmas Wishes family sponsorship program. These initiatives are a meaningful way to support a worthwhile cause that has a tremendous impact on our community. At Anheuser-Busch, we’ve long operated under the motto 'Making Friends is Our Business.' By supporting St. Patrick Center, we are helping our friends in St. Louis who need it most.”
Dave Peacock, President
Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
