I believe fundraising, non-profit work, and charity/community service are integral to a healthy, sustainable community. These are charities or non-profit organizations I believe are the best places to put your money and time. With enough time and effort I hope this list grows as I participate more in outreach, community service and fundraising. If you don’t already raise funds, consider donating to one of these charities; and if you can, be a fundraiser or volunteer!
St. Vincent DePaul Church – The first place I ever volunteered. My grandpa Christian Kerlick took me to serve meals to the poor.
Our Lady’s Inn – Providing hope and safe harbor for pregnant women and their children through the affirmation of life.
Jewish United Fund – Where I worked for 3 years and learned a lot about myself and others.
American Red Cross – Helping in times of natural disaster.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri – in honor of my brother Joseph Thomas Vatterott.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Raise Funds through active outreach while hiking, running a marathon and other activities.
Pedal The Cause – To raise funds for the Siteman Cancer Center and cutting edge therapies to eradicate cancer from our lives.
Girls Scouts of Eastern Missouri – covering Eastern Missouri Girl Scout Chapters, including District 10, Neighborhood 1 where my sister is co-leader and my niece is a member.
Impact Life (Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center) Serving the blood needs of Missouri, Iowa, Illinois and soon, Wisconsin.