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SPRING 2015 EPWORTH.ORG

Governing BoardBryan LeMoine, ChairChris Jones, TreasurerCathy Campbell, SecretaryWilliam Jenkins, Past Chair

Kelly ArcherRep. Shamed DoganChristine Wells EasonKimberly EilertsSam HamacherJames D. HillLinda Hayes HollidayRep. Jeanne KirktonMarty LenihanJohn W. LindbloomEric MarquardtCharles G. MiskoMeg PetriYvette RichardsBishop Robert SchnaseRev. Kurt SchuermannShari ScottRev. Sheila Bouie-SledgeArmenia StubblefieldRoyce SuttonMichelle TuckerPaula ViseDaniel A. WestJohanna Wharton

Development BoardSam Hamacher, ChairCathy Campbell, Vice Chair

EmeritusWilliam K. BuschBarbara J. BushKatie CloydCarol CookeJulia GrubbJane Paine

Chief Executive OfficerKevin Drollinger

SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2015Pillar of Strength AwardThe Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis100 Carondelet PlazaClayton, Missouri

Join in honoring Arnold & Hazel Donald for their significant contributions to the St. Louis community.

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Spotlight on StrengthCorey Rasbury

Pillar of Strength Award 2015

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Corey today at 16 years old

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Remember the person whose smile can wash away even the worst day? Corey Rasbury has that smile. When Corey was 14, it wasn’t always easy for him to find ways to share that smile. He had behavioral and discipline problems that affected his education. Corey’s teacher believed he wasn’t being challenged enough in his grade level. She referred Corey’s parents to Epworth Children & Family Services.

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Robert (Rob) Herhold was a fearless leader and inspiring friend to Epworth. Along with his wife, Jan, Rob first connected to Epworth in the early 2000’s through board member Marianne Fournie. Over the years, Jan and Rob have served the organization tirelessly. Rob was an integral part of the growth and success of Epworth - chairing the Board of Directors, countless hours of volunteer service, fulfilling Holiday Wishes, and serving as a proud ambassador in the community. One of Rob’s most notable gifts to Epworth was helping develop an organizational zeal for quality improvement.

Rob passed away in the winter of last year. During his final months, Rob and his family planned his service and final words. Rob’s generosity to Epworth continued beyond his lifetime and his memory endures as an investment in the future potential of each child served. Thank you to the many individuals who made gifts in Rob’s memory. We will miss this great man and cherish the time we had in his company.

“Losing Rob was not only a loss for his immediate family, but for the thousands of families and individuals served through his support of Epworth.”

Jan Herhold, Robert’s wife

Honoring a Leader

*Epworth Children & Family Services regrets the misspelling of names or the omission of any gift. If you would like to change your listing, contact cegan@epworth.org or call 314.918.3411.

Karen and Loren, Corey’s parents, sought out Epworth thinking their programs would be therapeutic and challenging for their son. Karen thought Epworth would be a good source of support and would help Corey succeed in life.

After working with Epworth staff to develop a plan for success, Corey started with Epworth’s Special Education School. “The staff designed a curriculum program to fit Corey’s learning needs precisely,” said Karen. “They were assisting him by implementing learning strategies that increased classroom success.”

With the coping skills Corey was taught inside Epworth’s encouraging walls, he was finally able to show his warm and genuine nature. Within one year, Corey successfully completed the first portion of the program.

Karen said the staff at Epworth made a profound impact on Corey. Genica Chairs, a licensed therapist, mentored her son and still calls him periodically to see how he’s doing. Cindy Cramer, Epworth’s English teacher, helped with a priceless gift - she helped him embrace a love of reading.

“Cindy and Corey really clicked and Corey began to pick up reading,” said Karen. “Cindy would go out of her way to buy him books that she thought he would enjoy reading. “

Many of Epworth’s staff took an interest in Corey and supported his journey. Keith Harvey, a physical education coach, helped Corey fall in love with basketball. The pair would shoot hoops and chat about everyday life while on the court.

During Corey’s time at Epworth, Karen said he most enjoyed being in the gym. Corey loved playing basketball and working with the younger kids. Whether it was helping them read or participating in projects, Corey was there.

“The younger kids really looked up to Corey,” Karen said. “He was their role model and they wanted to do everything with him. During summer school one year, the children held boat races in Epworth’s swimming pool and Corey helped them build their cardboard boat. All the kids wanted Corey to be the captain and drive the boat, but being 6’10’ and a heavier kid, the boat wasn’t going to make it to the end. But Corey hopped in the cardboard boat anyway and, as predicted, the boat was underwater. The kids loved his enthusiasm and willingness to do anything.”

In June 2014, Corey transitioned out of Epworth and enrolled in public high school full time. He is now 16 and a Junior at Troy Buchanan High School. At his new school, Corey takes the skills he developed for basketball at Epworth to the court as part of their basketball team. He also plays football and enjoys spending time with friends.

Corey’s mom hopes to see him attend a technical school. He loves being on the computer and says he can’t wait to enroll in a local college to study computer programming or gaming.

“With the help of Epworth, I feel like I can succeed in anything,” said Corey. “I’ve met so many great people through the two years of being at this organization who I know will support me and continue to help me strive for my goals.”

Corey works to maintain focus and break through obstacles using skills learned at Epworth. He looks forward to his future and all that it holds. Corey was encouraged to find strength at Epworth to build a brighter future. Now he has the tools he needs to succeed and a smile that will take him a long way.

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“With the help of Epworth, I feel like I can succeed in anything. I’ve met so many great people through the two years of being at this organization who I know will support me and continue to help me strive for my goals.”

Corey Rasbury

Spotlight on StrengthCorey Rasbury  (continued from cover)

Corey with his mom Karen

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Sue and Irl Engelhardt have a history of charitable giving. After many years of philanthropy, they wanted to create a more organized approach to their efforts. Being brilliant financial minds – both MBA’s – they wanted the personal tax benefits along with the satisfaction of charitable giving. They also wanted the financial growth that a foundation would provide for the recipients of their donations. It was in 2006 that The Engelhardt Family Foundation began with a focus on their own passions for the arts, education and health. One of its key crtiteria for giving is to truly make a difference in the lives of its recipients.

Being strong role models, they instilled a sense of philanthropy in their children from a young age to create the next generation of Engelhardt donors. Their daughter, Erin, feels very fortunate to have her parent’s guidance and says, “It was never a question of whether generosity was a part of our lives.” Erin was taught to never take any of her privileges for granted, “and we don’t because we know how hard others have to work for them.” Erin understands just how far a donation goes for someone that is helped by Epworth Children & Family Services.

The first time The Engelhardt Family Foundation supported Epworth was when Erin was going through the college application process. It was overwhelming, with over a dozen essays and a spreadsheet to manage each school’s application requirements. Sue stopped and thought, “Some kids don’t even have computers, how are they ever going to get through the complicated, automated application process for college?” It was this process that was the impetus for a grant to provide college counseling support for Epworth youth.

The Engelhardts know there are children and families in St. Louis that may not have an opportunity for a brighter future without the emotional, educational and living support that Epworth provides. For Sue, “The very act of giving is such a fulfilling thing… It is just so rewarding. What you give means much more than what you would get for yourself.” And Erin agrees: “It is my passion to give back,” she says, which is why she now manages the family foundation.

The passion for giving back doesn’t just stop with the Engelhardts and their foundation. Erin has used her experience donating to nonprofits and her knowledge of social services in St. Louis to support her career in medicine, “The Foundation has given me so much knowledge about what is available to families that I have suggested opportunities for my patients.”

For Erin and Sue, and the rest of the Engelhardt family, they believe you don’t have to have a lot of money to give back. “In fact,” Sue says, “just giving your time, your most important asset, is valuable. Those that give their time are the real heros for an organization.” With The Engelhardt Family Foundation’s support, Epworth works with individuals to meet goals to become independent, to live a happy life and be able to provide for themselves and a family. By doing this, the Engelhardts know the entire community benefits. Sue states, “I think what Epworth teaches is more than just education, it is life lessons.” Life lessons that Irl and Sue hope they have instilled in the next generation of their own family.

Tribute GiftsThank You Tribute Gifts recognize, honor, and celebrate the

passions and beliefs of individuals and groups. For each Tribute gift received, Epworth will send a card

acknowledging the donor and the individual who the gift recognizes. We invite you to consider a donation to Epworth in celebration or acknowledgement of those who have had impact on your life – knowing your gift

makes an impact on those Epworth serves.

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The wedding of Kirk Ficker & Susan FoxArlene and Vernon Ramsey

Betty Herndon’s BirthdayBill and Helen Penton

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Bryan LeMoine’s BirthdayJohn and Jennifer HeinAlison and Jim MarischenDebra Shearer

The wedding of Tony Moise & Jill HentzBill ElliotVirginia McCook

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BudRuth Koch

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Pay It ForwardThe Engelhardt Family Foundation

Sue & Erin Engelhardt

Why did you choose the field you work in?I started studying education, and realized that it wasn’t for me. But I wanted to change teenagers’ lives so I studied youth ministry at John Brown University. I want to be the person who makes an impact – to help people understand they may start from a hard place, but they can go somewhere way different.

What made you choose to work at Epworth?When I went in for the interview, everything they explained about the position was everything I had dreamed of. It was the street outreach that was a plus.

Where do you do your work?We spend a lot of time in the community, but the Drop-in Center in Normandy is home base.

How do homeless youth find you?We go out into the streets and pass out flyers, contact information cards and talk directly with youth living on the streets. We post contact information in laundry mats and gas stations. Wherever we think youth will be, we try to put information.

What does your typical day at work look like?After I check email and the phones, I start getting supplies together. We then take the van out into the community – usually downtown – to do “pick-ups” from places where homeless youth congregate. We bring them to the Drop-in Center so they can get food, showers, look for jobs… then we head back out with our supplies to reach more youth living on the streets. But our days fluctuate. That is a typical day, but there are others where we will go to meetings that help youth determine their options as they leave foster care. We will go to schools to educate the community on our services. I also run our LGBTQ youth group every other Wednesday. We really just try to spread the word about what Epworth offers.

When you say “supplies” – what are those?We have snack packs – little bags of chips, Easy Mac, juice boxes, water, sandwich crackers – just something easy kids can eat. It may not fill them up, but it will sustain them for a day or two. We will also bring hygiene kits – shampoo and soap, feminine products. In the winter, we pack the van with hats and coats.

Where do these supplies come from?All of it comes from donations. We do get some of the food for our snack packs from St. Louis Food Bank, but most of the time it is just donations that people give Epworth.

A day at Epworth as…A Street Outreach Worker

Crystal Schlereth has had a passion for helping homeless youth since she was 18 years old. When a friend began working for Epworth, she looked into her own opportunities with the Agency. On November 18, 2013, Crystal joined Epworth’s Street Outreach Team. Her passion had become a dream career.

What is your favorite part of the job?Probably meeting the different youth and hearing their stories. Seeing how some can go from down-and-out to getting a shelter placement, and then grow and expand into a successful individual.

What is the most difficult or frustrating part of the job?Ugh! Not being able to find a place for a homeless youth! Sometimes all the youth shelters are full and I am not able to do what I want to help them. It is something out of my control and that is the most difficult.

Why do you think you can relate so well to the youth we serve?Probably because I have been in similar situations. I understand what it’s like to have to find a place to stay. I was considered at-risk of being homeless when I was a teenager. I lived with friends, I lived with my grandma until I was 19 and I bounced around a lot. Especially through college – I didn’t have my own steady place until I was 22. I think I also relate because I show them you can accomplish what you want, you may just need to work a little harder to get it. I tell them, it just takes a little more effort, but it’s not impossible.

What do you like to do during your time off?Oh, my time off! I go to concerts, different art shows… dancing is one of my favorite things. And sports games!

What is one thing that people may not know about you?That’s kind of hard – I pretty much share everything! I think a lot of people at Epworth don’t realize that I play guitar. And that I have recorded an EP and write my own music.

To learn more about available positions at Epworth, please browse our LinkedIn page, visit Epworth.org and click on the EMPLOYMENT tab or contact Kelly at kschmidt@epworth.org.

Epworth’s 12th AnnualWine Dinner & AuctionEpworth’s 12th Annual Wine Dinner & Auction at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton saw over 350 guests. They dined, drank, danced and donated to Epworth programs that aim to eliminate child abuse and neglect in the St. Louis community.

Co-chairs Bryan and Deborah LeMoine welcomed attendees to jazz music from Tim Cunningham as Emcee Guy Phillips from Y98 led the evening’s program. Jason Main from the Wine Merchant shared his Sommelier expertise with guests. Christy Phelps, a former Epworth client and current volunteer, shared her own story of success; thanking Epworth for their encouragement and support.

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2014 Epworth Honor RollThank you!

Co-Chairs: Bryan & Deborah LeMoine

Sam Hamacher

Save the date: Wine Dinner & AuctionSaturday, November 7, 2015 • The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis

$356,000Raised

Thank You!

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Kevin and Ann GunnC. Hudson and Gayle GuthrieRuss and Cathy HammerRobert and Onita HarperSteven and Carolyn HarpoleLinda Hayes Holliday and Art HollidayMark Hillis and Patricia Aldrich HillisJay IndovinoCraig IngrahamJewish Community Foundation of St. LouisLynne JohnsonMichael D. JokerstChris and Cathleen JonesAtul KamraJoe and Dawn KinsellaKirkwood UMC UMWRobert and Tracy KlebeGreg and Leila KleinerKent and Lina KnickmeyerPatricia and Kevin KoshJoseph KramerJohn KupstasLa Monte UMCLafayette Park UMCTravis and Tamara LawsChip and Katie LerwickAnne LevittMelvin and Norma LindsayLiving Word UMCGlen MahnkenMaplewood UMCMr. and Mrs. Randall MarkarianJoseph and Robin McClanathanKevin and Cathy McGowanMichael MitchellThomas and Cynthia MitchellToni MonroeNational Black Staff ForumPeter NeidorffHenry F. & Roberta H. Niemann Memorial FundTimothy and Kara O’LearyPacific UMCPenny PenningtonTim and Lori PerryPfizer FoundationPfizer, Inc.Allen PilesRichard and Emily PittsReagan’s Chapel UMCKaren and Steve ReeseBill ReichmuthSalem-in-Ladue UMC UMWSteven Sarris and Kathleen ShrevesBrian and Lynn SchaezlerDoug and Katheryn SchroederSchumacher CreativeKaren Scully-MarianiMarilyn and Jerry SmithAimee Snyder-JacksonSarah and Justin SperryRyan and Molly SpowalScott and Julia SpradlinSt. James UMC UMWSt. Luke’s UMC UMWSt. Mark’s UMC UMWSt. Paul UMCRick and Ellen StreamDonald Suggs Trinity UMC of Moberly, UMWTwain Financial PartnersUnited Methodist Church of the ShepherdDarryl WallachTimothy and Melissa Walsh

Zachary and Kristin WaltzPaul and Sheila WarnerMatt Warren and Kelly OliverWebster Hills UMC UMWMike and Stacey WehrleWilliam WelbornWentzville UMCBryan and Erica WillertG. Patrick Williams

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Supporter $150-$249Joseph and Marcia AmbroseAmerican Association of Family & Consumer SciencesAnheuser-Busch Co’s Inc. Post 299/ American LegionAnonymous (5)Arlington UMC UMWPatricia BeckDavid BetzingerJohn BogdanorRichard and Barbara BrumittCentenary UMWCenter of Creative ArtsCentral Grove (Warrenton)Charles and Julia CobaughCarlos and Donna CooperMary Ellen CotsworthBlake and Erin DellCarl and Jeanne DeutschMichael DohertyR and Betty EatonFaith UMC (Saint Charles)Festus First UMCFinancial Execuitves International- St. Louis ChapterFirst UMC UMW- Webster GrovesMargaret FitzgeraldRick and Lisa GansGateway Regional District UMWBob and Susan GaughanKen and Renee GeileGrace UMC- Cape GirardeauBetsy HamraHarmony UMC UMWHarper Chapel UMCHarper Chapel UMWLisa and Keith HearnAdam HirtzElizabeth and Steve ImmerA Earl and Martha JonesTodd and Sarah KayeMary Lou KeechArthur and Deanna KiehneDavid and Mary KinderLafayette Park UMC UMWJohn and Ali LenihanRon McCrackenSusan McDowellJohn McMullin and Nancy York- McMullinKathy MeathElizabeth and Rodney NewberryDarren and Lynn PangRalph and Mary PelikanPerryville UMC UMWBruce PhillipsPNC Foundation

FRIENDS OF EPWORTH

Emily Brennamen, Bryan LeMoine, Jeff Brennamen

2014 Epworth Honor RollThank you!

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Mr. & Mrs. Collier Polly Lenzen, Kate Kupstas, Bob Lenzen

Shamed Dogan, David Kromm, Clem Smith

Laurel Arrick

Imon Stevenson, Deborah LeMoine,Elizabeth Wilkins

Bill & Lynn ElliotClifford Sledge, Kevin Drollinger, Sheila Sledge

David & Linda Yates

Sherri & Gabe Bockhorst

Erni Wood, Jan Herhold, John Wood, Steve Adams

Ron McCracken, Carolyn Meder, Andy Buhr

Amy Bielicke & Scott Williams

Diane Kruszynski & Doug Koch

Tony Gilfillan, Kim Hamacher, Alicia Baker, Lisa Hafercamp

Christy Phelps & Family

Eric Wood & Larry ParresTim Cunningham

Elizabeth Snowden & Professor Pat KopetzGuy Phillips

Sponsors:

Jim Ellison

Visionary $50,000+AnonymousCentene CorporationGeneral Board of Global Ministries Women’s Division Missouri United Methodist FoundationSt. Louis County Children’s Service FundSt. Louis Mental Health BoardUnited Way of Greater St. Louis

Guarantor $25,000-$49,999AnonymousBallmann Family Foundation c/o US BankGabriel and Sherri BockhorstOtto Hackman TrustEdward JonesSam and Jill HamacherBryan and Deb LeMoineManchester UMCThe Steward Family Foundation & World Wide Technologies United Methodist WomenWells Fargo Advisors

Trailblazer $10,000-$24,999 Joyce Aboussie and Telephone Contact Inc.Allen & Company LLCAmeren UEAmerican Direct Marketing Resources Inc.Anonymous (5)Cyril & Bethel Dow Memorial Endowment Trust FundGreg and Lisa BoyceGeorge W. and Louise W. Brown TrustBuck Consultants/ XeroxCarol and H. G. CookeDeaconess FoundationThe Engelhardt Family FoundationFox Family FoundationJulia and Robert GrubbGuth Foundation Charitable TrustHerman T. and Phenie R. Pott FoundationDonna and James JanningAnn JohansonMichael and Kate KupstasKit and Michael McCloreyMichael and Noèmi NeidorffPershing Charitable TrustS.M. Wilson & Co.Saigh FoundationMichael and Meredith SantoniSt. Louis Rams FoundationSt. Louis Unitarian FoundationDavid and Thelma StewardJohn and Carol SurgantAndrew and Barbara TaylorThe Norman J. Stupp Foundation- Commerce Bank, TrusteeThe Trio Foundation of St. LouisChuck and Cathi VaalerKatie and Roger Wynkoop

Champion $5,000-$9,999Anonymous (2)BancorpSouth Premier BankingBank of AmericaMarit and Bill BoboBrown Shoe Company, Inc.Bryan Cave LLPMartha BynumLaurie and Mike CrewsCarol Davidson and David DickSteve and Ellen DeesDesigns for Tomorrow, Inc.Paul EdwardsEmerson Electric CompanyErnst & Young LLPExpress ScriptsFirst BankJim and Betsy FosterGreater St. Louis Health FoundationMichael and Kelly HendersonRick and Lynn HillBill JenkinsJosephine and Robert Hawthorne Estate TrustGlenn KellowChris and Beth KemphKPMG, LLPKräftigMark and Mary Catherine LeekerRobert and Polly LenzenMaryville UniversityDiane and Scott McCuaigBeth and Stan McCurdyGreg and Cheryl MeierMercy Health Foundation Ministry St. LouisMissouri Annual Conference of the United Methodist ChurchRick and Marion OertliPeabody EnergyPWCWilliam and Marsha RusnackAlexander SchochSt. Louis ARCSt. Louis BluesSt. Louis Children’s Hospital- BJC Health SystemsJeffrey and Susie StuermanThe Epworth Women’s AuxiliaryThe Wells Fargo FoundationThompson Coburn LLPUS BankKaren and Michael VangyiaPaula and Susan ViseWebster UniversityPatrick and Geraldine WelchDan and Peggy WestTimothy and Kim WilliJohn and Erni Wood

Ambassador $2,500-$4,999 A and O Family Fund of the GSLCFTamara and Bart AitkenAnders CPAs and AdvisorsBeth and Rick AndrewsAnonymous (2)Jeffrey and Diane BaroneJohn and Mari BarringerAndrew and Renee BellBMO Harris BankMaxine Clark and Bob FoxJeffrey and Rebecca CookRebecca and Jason CornatzerJerry and Mary DanielsStephen and Sandy Ditman

Larry and Trudith DouglasKevin and Diane DrollingerKim EilertsFirst UMC of Webster GrovesJeffrey and Latta FoxMary and Jeffrey GentschDaniel Godar and Gretchen MyersNancy and Leo HaasClay and Katie HunterJM Family Enterprises, Inc.John E. Grose Charitable TrustDeanne LaneKris and Chris LewisJohn and Janet LindbloomClara and Mickey LunaEric Marquardt and Sharon TuckerDave and Beth MartinGregg and Mary Kate McKeeSusan McLaughlin and Michael WieseMidwest Bank Center / Marty & Susan LenihanDina and Michael PetersenLinda and Rob RehnquistDan RisterRobert “Chick” Fritz, Inc.John and Barbara RobertsSaint Louis UniversitySalem in Ladue UMCBill and Helen ScheffelKelley and Thomas SchwartzGenice and Larry SelfKim and Donna ShearburnSusan and Joseph SivewrightSt. Louis Italian Invitational Golf Tournament for CharitiesJames and Diane UngerGeorge and Carol WalkerWebster Groves Presbyterian ChurchKeith Williamson

Groundbreaker $1,000-$2,499 David and Blair AdamsAHM FinancialMichael and Laura AlberswerthAnonymousAscension Health Ministry Service CenterShannon Bagley and Ryan TusekK. Rone and Carol BaldwinRonald and Mary BarnesFred and Manuela BartelsmeyerBrian and Donna BatemanBrian and Laura BehrensGregg BerdyWarren and Kathryn D. BettsJim and Anna Blair & Blair Financial ServicesBoeing Gift Matching ProgramDonald and Dorothy BoekemeierPaul and Susan BoughtonPaul and Patricia BrownBrandy BurkhalterMarguerite BurnsBill and Betty ButlerArvan ChanFred and Juilane ChanaMatthew ChapmanHugh and Penny ChouCatherine CloydBrenda CockrellRonald and Billy CollierConcord Trinity UMCConroy Media Ltd.James CowanJeffrey Dunphy

Eighth NotesJames and Katie EllisonJames and Lionelle ElsesserPat and Joan EssermanFirst Capitol Chiropractic & RehabFirst UMC of Jefferson CityFischer-Bauer-Knirps FoundationFleishman HillardRaymond and Barbara FlunkerKen and Kate FoxSam and Marilyn FoxKenneth Freeman and A MosesDavid and Paula FriedmanSteve and Mary FrontczakMichael GallagherWalter and Nancy GalvinJuliana and Wayne GoedeEdward and Carolyn GoedekePeggy and Richard GordinGrace UMC- Saint LouisShannon and John GrassGreen Trails UMC UMWClay and Theresa GrumkeGreg GundersonJason HarroldKorey HartTim and Claire HeardJohn and Jennifer HeinEllen HendricksonJames and Elizabeth HertzlerWilliam and Maria HudsonBrad IversenNick and Darby JamesonClay and Lynn JenkinsMaureen and David JordanTom and Sheri KaimanKirkwood UMCJeffrey and Jane KlieveDouglas KochKohlfeld DistributingEdmund and Patricia KopetzKorpal AssociatesKenneth and Nancy KranzbergPrasanna and Carol KumarTerese and Art LabovitzDon and Peggy LentsManchester UMC UMWElizabeth and Jim MarchbankMargery Fort Armstrong, Campbell-Avery Fund of the GSLCFJohn and Kathy MaupinKarine McAvoy and John WilliamsClifford McClureJeffrey McCurdyJack and Janet McLardMichael and Mary McMurtreyChip and JoAnn MiskoMissouri Foundation for HealthAlice and John MohrChristopher and Erin MoloneyNational Safe PlaceDavid OrthweinOrlando and Carla PaceWilliam and Patricia PeckPEO Sisterhood Chapter L UBonnie PotterTobias RafaelJerry and Peggy RitterJim and Dorothy RittsJudy RitzDaniel and Jennifer RockwoodEllen Sherberg and Jerry RosenblumRubinBrown LLPCarl and Rebecca SchenckRobert SchnaseJon and Mary Schulte

EPWORTH SOCIETY

Volunteering at Epworth comes in many forms. Some volunteers choose to mentor or tutor our residential youth. Others assist with fundraising events, yard work or painting our facilities. The opportunities range from a few hours to a full year. But many of our volunteers, like Classic Red Hots Catering, come to us with a new opportunity that treats our youth to something extra special.

When Steve Cori decided he needed to get involved with the community, he chose Epworth as his starting point. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Steve has an incredible passion for Chicago-style food. It was 22 years ago that he brought his passion to St. Louis and opened a restaurant, serving Chicago-style sandwiches and more. But it was the catering side of his business that really took off and prompted him to focus on that full time.

Steve decided that providing Chicago-style hotdogs might be a big hit with Epworth residents. “We have the tools, the equipment and the product, so there is no excuse not to!”

This past summer was the first time Classic Red Hots Catering visited Epworth. Steve came to the Webster Groves location, which houses residential programs for 45 youth. His Chicago-style hotdog catering cart was such a great hit that Steve decided to bring the same service to Epworth’s homeless youth Drop-In Center in Normandy.

Many opted for seconds of Steve’s classic dogs—and some went for thirds! When asked what the most popular choice of the day was, Steve grimaced, “Just ketchup. And that is so wrong! But that is part of the Chicago-style dog learning process.” Steve says the traditional (and the ONLY) way to enjoy this treat is loaded with mustard, relish, onions, tomatoes, pickles, peppers and celery salt on a steamed poppy seed bun. His ingredients come straight from Chicago.

When asked what the best part of volunteering at Epworth is, Steve said, “Watching a young person enjoy a Chicago dog the way it was designed over 100 years ago. Fully loaded – minus ketchup.” And whether Epworth’s youth enjoyed a dog fully loaded, or just with ketchup, they left full of food and full of appreciation for Steve’s innovative volunteer idea.

Want to try one of Classic Red Hots Catering’s Chicago-style dogs?You can find Steve (or his co-worker Mary) at The Home Depot in Chesterfield at 390 THF Blvd. or follow them on Facebook to see where they will be next. Be prepared for a line at lunchtime!

Volunteersare at the Heart of Epworth

Tell me about your educational background.I went to the University of Central Missouri, studied criminal justice and got my Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice. I’m now in my last couple months of my Master’s program.

Why did you choose the field you work in?Well, it started off in college. I took a juvenile justice class and I always wanted to be a police officer; that was my main goal. Then I realized the kids needed help. They need somebody to look up to, somebody to understand them. So I received a job at DYS, Division of Youth Services, where I work full-time. Then I saw this opening at Epworth for outreach and filled out the application. I thought, “Wow, let me get my experience, working two jobs with the youth.” Then it branched off [and] I made my own foundation, BrothaKeeperSTL. I work throughout schools of inner city St. Louis. It’s going great and everything I do is around youth and I love it. Check out BrothaKeeperSTL.vpweb.com (laughs)!

What made you choose to work at Epworth?The different environment it had, a residential community. Epworth is a great environment for the youth.

Where at Epworth do you do your work?I normally work in Shoe, Shoemaker dorm, in Webster Groves. But I usually work all around, wherever they need me.

Tell me the first thing you do in the morning when you arrive at work.First thing I do, I clock in then I’ll go grab the bus and warm it up for the kids who go on to school. Then I go into the cafeteria and wait till all the kids arrive, eat breakfast and we send them off to school.

Tell me about a typical day at work.A typical day is really calm because I work the mornings. You really just relax and if they need advice for anything, we talk about it and sit at the back table of the unit. We talk about life, if they need advice and just basically how their day’s going; a lot of simple conversation.

What have the youth here at Epworth taught you?Patience, I learn a lot about patience.

What’s your favorite part of the job?It’s simple - being around the youth. You know, having somebody for them to look up to, that’s my favorite part.

What is the most difficult or frustrating part of the job?Do I have any? I have to think about it. There is no frustrating part about the job really, it’s relaxed. Well, when kids tend to act out, it becomes frustrating but it usually doesn’t happen here. It’s really a calm environment.

How do you feel you are building brighter futures for youth and families in our community?I have a sense of self-satisfaction with this job. It’s not about the money. It is about this young boy: a young boy came to me yesterday and said, “Loni, let me talk to you about something, let me get some big brother advice,“ and I stopped everything I was doing to talk to him. Just giving simple advice, that’s what the kids need. When I was younger, I needed that big brother to help me out, or that father figure and I didn’t have that. So I reached out into the streets and that was a rough period of my life.

What do you like to do on your time off?My time off? I like to work out and hang with friends and family, basically. And be with my brothers and sisters. Enjoy the time I didn’t get to have when I was younger with them. And just be a mentor for them as well, so I’m a mentor 24/7.

What’s one thing people may not know about you?Everybody thinks I’m a very talkative person and I’m not; I’m an introvert. I’m a loner at heart. I can have a whole lot of friends and I go out. But the best times I have is when I’m alone, thinking, working out, in the steam room, that’s when I connect with myself.

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If you are interested in volunteering at Epworth please visit Epworth.org

and click on the Volunteer button or Support

Epworth tab.

To learn more about available positions at Epworth, please browse our LinkedIn page, visit Epworth.org and click on the EMPLOYMENT tab or contact Kelly at kschmidt@Epworth.org.

Aloni Benson joined Epworth as a Youth Advisor in February 2014. He is finishing his Master’s degree in Human Resource Management at Webster University. Aloni spends time with family and friends when he is not mentoring inner city public school students; providing the necessary guidance he once refused.

A day at Epworth as… a Youth Advisor

Volunteering at Epworth comes in many forms. Some volunteers choose to mentor or tutor our residential youth. Others assist with fundraising events, yard work or painting our facilities. The opportunities range from a few hours to a full year. But many of our volunteers, like Classic Red Hots Catering, come to us with a new opportunity that treats our youth to something extra special.

When Steve Cori decided he needed to get involved with the community, he chose Epworth as his starting point. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Steve has an incredible passion for Chicago-style food. It was 22 years ago that he brought his passion to St. Louis and opened a restaurant, serving Chicago-style sandwiches and more. But it was the catering side of his business that really took off and prompted him to focus on that full time.

Steve decided that providing Chicago-style hotdogs might be a big hit with Epworth residents. “We have the tools, the equipment and the product, so there is no excuse not to!”

This past summer was the first time Classic Red Hots Catering visited Epworth. Steve came to the Webster Groves location, which houses residential programs for 45 youth. His Chicago-style hotdog catering cart was such a great hit that Steve decided to bring the same service to Epworth’s homeless youth Drop-In Center in Normandy.

Many opted for seconds of Steve’s classic dogs—and some went for thirds! When asked what the most popular choice of the day was, Steve grimaced, “Just ketchup. And that is so wrong! But that is part of the Chicago-style dog learning process.” Steve says the traditional (and the ONLY) way to enjoy this treat is loaded with mustard, relish, onions, tomatoes, pickles, peppers and celery salt on a steamed poppy seed bun. His ingredients come straight from Chicago.

When asked what the best part of volunteering at Epworth is, Steve said, “Watching a young person enjoy a Chicago dog the way it was designed over 100 years ago. Fully loaded – minus ketchup.” And whether Epworth’s youth enjoyed a dog fully loaded, or just with ketchup, they left full of food and full of appreciation for Steve’s innovative volunteer idea.

Want to try one of Classic Red Hots Catering’s Chicago-style dogs?You can find Steve (or his co-worker Mary) at The Home Depot in Chesterfield at 390 THF Blvd. or follow them on Facebook to see where they will be next. Be prepared for a line at lunchtime!

Volunteersare at the Heart of Epworth

Tell me about your educational background.I went to the University of Central Missouri, studied criminal justice and got my Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice. I’m now in my last couple months of my Master’s program.

Why did you choose the field you work in?Well, it started off in college. I took a juvenile justice class and I always wanted to be a police officer; that was my main goal. Then I realized the kids needed help. They need somebody to look up to, somebody to understand them. So I received a job at DYS, Division of Youth Services, where I work full-time. Then I saw this opening at Epworth for outreach and filled out the application. I thought, “Wow, let me get my experience, working two jobs with the youth.” Then it branched off [and] I made my own foundation, BrothaKeeperSTL. I work throughout schools of inner city St. Louis. It’s going great and everything I do is around youth and I love it. Check out BrothaKeeperSTL.vpweb.com (laughs)!

What made you choose to work at Epworth?The different environment it had, a residential community. Epworth is a great environment for the youth.

Where at Epworth do you do your work?I normally work in Shoe, Shoemaker dorm, in Webster Groves. But I usually work all around, wherever they need me.

Tell me the first thing you do in the morning when you arrive at work.First thing I do, I clock in then I’ll go grab the bus and warm it up for the kids who go on to school. Then I go into the cafeteria and wait till all the kids arrive, eat breakfast and we send them off to school.

Tell me about a typical day at work.A typical day is really calm because I work the mornings. You really just relax and if they need advice for anything, we talk about it and sit at the back table of the unit. We talk about life, if they need advice and just basically how their day’s going; a lot of simple conversation.

What have the youth here at Epworth taught you?Patience, I learn a lot about patience.

What’s your favorite part of the job?It’s simple - being around the youth. You know, having somebody for them to look up to, that’s my favorite part.

What is the most difficult or frustrating part of the job?Do I have any? I have to think about it. There is no frustrating part about the job really, it’s relaxed. Well, when kids tend to act out, it becomes frustrating but it usually doesn’t happen here. It’s really a calm environment.

How do you feel you are building brighter futures for youth and families in our community?I have a sense of self-satisfaction with this job. It’s not about the money. It is about this young boy: a young boy came to me yesterday and said, “Loni, let me talk to you about something, let me get some big brother advice,“ and I stopped everything I was doing to talk to him. Just giving simple advice, that’s what the kids need. When I was younger, I needed that big brother to help me out, or that father figure and I didn’t have that. So I reached out into the streets and that was a rough period of my life.

What do you like to do on your time off?My time off? I like to work out and hang with friends and family, basically. And be with my brothers and sisters. Enjoy the time I didn’t get to have when I was younger with them. And just be a mentor for them as well, so I’m a mentor 24/7.

What’s one thing people may not know about you?Everybody thinks I’m a very talkative person and I’m not; I’m an introvert. I’m a loner at heart. I can have a whole lot of friends and I go out. But the best times I have is when I’m alone, thinking, working out, in the steam room, that’s when I connect with myself.

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If you are interested in volunteering at Epworth please visit Epworth.org

and click on the Volunteer button or Support

Epworth tab.

To learn more about available positions at Epworth, please browse our LinkedIn page, visit Epworth.org and click on the EMPLOYMENT tab or contact Kelly at kschmidt@Epworth.org.

Aloni Benson joined Epworth as a Youth Advisor in February 2014. He is finishing his Master’s degree in Human Resource Management at Webster University. Aloni spends time with family and friends when he is not mentoring inner city public school students; providing the necessary guidance he once refused.

A day at Epworth as… a Youth Advisor

Emily Brennamen, Bryan LeMoine, Jeff Brennamen

2014 Epworth Honor RollThank you!

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Mr. & Mrs. Collier Polly Lenzen, Kate Kupstas, Bob Lenzen

Shamed Dogan, David Kromm, Clem Smith

Laurel Arrick

Imon Stevenson, Deborah LeMoine,Elizabeth Wilkins

Bill & Lynn ElliotClifford Sledge, Kevin Drollinger, Sheila Sledge

David & Linda Yates

Sherri & Gabe Bockhorst

Erni Wood, Jan Herhold, John Wood, Steve Adams

Ron McCracken, Carolyn Meder, Andy Buhr

Amy Bielicke & Scott Williams

Diane Kruszynski & Doug Koch

Tony Gilfillan, Kim Hamacher, Alicia Baker, Lisa Hafercamp

Christy Phelps & Family

Eric Wood & Larry ParresTim Cunningham

Elizabeth Snowden & Professor Pat KopetzGuy Phillips

Sponsors:

Jim Ellison

Visionary $50,000+AnonymousCentene CorporationGeneral Board of Global Ministries Women’s Division Missouri United Methodist FoundationSt. Louis County Children’s Service FundSt. Louis Mental Health BoardUnited Way of Greater St. Louis

Guarantor $25,000-$49,999AnonymousBallmann Family Foundation c/o US BankGabriel and Sherri BockhorstOtto Hackman TrustEdward JonesSam and Jill HamacherBryan and Deb LeMoineManchester UMCThe Steward Family Foundation & World Wide Technologies United Methodist WomenWells Fargo Advisors

Trailblazer $10,000-$24,999 Joyce Aboussie and Telephone Contact Inc.Allen & Company LLCAmeren UEAmerican Direct Marketing Resources Inc.Anonymous (5)Cyril & Bethel Dow Memorial Endowment Trust FundGreg and Lisa BoyceGeorge W. and Louise W. Brown TrustBuck Consultants/ XeroxCarol and H. G. CookeDeaconess FoundationThe Engelhardt Family FoundationFox Family FoundationJulia and Robert GrubbGuth Foundation Charitable TrustHerman T. and Phenie R. Pott FoundationDonna and James JanningAnn JohansonMichael and Kate KupstasKit and Michael McCloreyMichael and Noèmi NeidorffPershing Charitable TrustS.M. Wilson & Co.Saigh FoundationMichael and Meredith SantoniSt. Louis Rams FoundationSt. Louis Unitarian FoundationDavid and Thelma StewardJohn and Carol SurgantAndrew and Barbara TaylorThe Norman J. Stupp Foundation- Commerce Bank, TrusteeThe Trio Foundation of St. LouisChuck and Cathi VaalerKatie and Roger Wynkoop

Champion $5,000-$9,999Anonymous (2)BancorpSouth Premier BankingBank of AmericaMarit and Bill BoboBrown Shoe Company, Inc.Bryan Cave LLPMartha BynumLaurie and Mike CrewsCarol Davidson and David DickSteve and Ellen DeesDesigns for Tomorrow, Inc.Paul EdwardsEmerson Electric CompanyErnst & Young LLPExpress ScriptsFirst BankJim and Betsy FosterGreater St. Louis Health FoundationMichael and Kelly HendersonRick and Lynn HillBill JenkinsJosephine and Robert Hawthorne Estate TrustGlenn KellowChris and Beth KemphKPMG, LLPKräftigMark and Mary Catherine LeekerRobert and Polly LenzenMaryville UniversityDiane and Scott McCuaigBeth and Stan McCurdyGreg and Cheryl MeierMercy Health Foundation Ministry St. LouisMissouri Annual Conference of the United Methodist ChurchRick and Marion OertliPeabody EnergyPWCWilliam and Marsha RusnackAlexander SchochSt. Louis ARCSt. Louis BluesSt. Louis Children’s Hospital- BJC Health SystemsJeffrey and Susie StuermanThe Epworth Women’s AuxiliaryThe Wells Fargo FoundationThompson Coburn LLPUS BankKaren and Michael VangyiaPaula and Susan ViseWebster UniversityPatrick and Geraldine WelchDan and Peggy WestTimothy and Kim WilliJohn and Erni Wood

Ambassador $2,500-$4,999 A and O Family Fund of the GSLCFTamara and Bart AitkenAnders CPAs and AdvisorsBeth and Rick AndrewsAnonymous (2)Jeffrey and Diane BaroneJohn and Mari BarringerAndrew and Renee BellBMO Harris BankMaxine Clark and Bob FoxJeffrey and Rebecca CookRebecca and Jason CornatzerJerry and Mary DanielsStephen and Sandy Ditman

Larry and Trudith DouglasKevin and Diane DrollingerKim EilertsFirst UMC of Webster GrovesJeffrey and Latta FoxMary and Jeffrey GentschDaniel Godar and Gretchen MyersNancy and Leo HaasClay and Katie HunterJM Family Enterprises, Inc.John E. Grose Charitable TrustDeanne LaneKris and Chris LewisJohn and Janet LindbloomClara and Mickey LunaEric Marquardt and Sharon TuckerDave and Beth MartinGregg and Mary Kate McKeeSusan McLaughlin and Michael WieseMidwest Bank Center / Marty & Susan LenihanDina and Michael PetersenLinda and Rob RehnquistDan RisterRobert “Chick” Fritz, Inc.John and Barbara RobertsSaint Louis UniversitySalem in Ladue UMCBill and Helen ScheffelKelley and Thomas SchwartzGenice and Larry SelfKim and Donna ShearburnSusan and Joseph SivewrightSt. Louis Italian Invitational Golf Tournament for CharitiesJames and Diane UngerGeorge and Carol WalkerWebster Groves Presbyterian ChurchKeith Williamson

Groundbreaker $1,000-$2,499 David and Blair AdamsAHM FinancialMichael and Laura AlberswerthAnonymousAscension Health Ministry Service CenterShannon Bagley and Ryan TusekK. Rone and Carol BaldwinRonald and Mary BarnesFred and Manuela BartelsmeyerBrian and Donna BatemanBrian and Laura BehrensGregg BerdyWarren and Kathryn D. BettsJim and Anna Blair & Blair Financial ServicesBoeing Gift Matching ProgramDonald and Dorothy BoekemeierPaul and Susan BoughtonPaul and Patricia BrownBrandy BurkhalterMarguerite BurnsBill and Betty ButlerArvan ChanFred and Juilane ChanaMatthew ChapmanHugh and Penny ChouCatherine CloydBrenda CockrellRonald and Billy CollierConcord Trinity UMCConroy Media Ltd.James CowanJeffrey Dunphy

Eighth NotesJames and Katie EllisonJames and Lionelle ElsesserPat and Joan EssermanFirst Capitol Chiropractic & RehabFirst UMC of Jefferson CityFischer-Bauer-Knirps FoundationFleishman HillardRaymond and Barbara FlunkerKen and Kate FoxSam and Marilyn FoxKenneth Freeman and A MosesDavid and Paula FriedmanSteve and Mary FrontczakMichael GallagherWalter and Nancy GalvinJuliana and Wayne GoedeEdward and Carolyn GoedekePeggy and Richard GordinGrace UMC- Saint LouisShannon and John GrassGreen Trails UMC UMWClay and Theresa GrumkeGreg GundersonJason HarroldKorey HartTim and Claire HeardJohn and Jennifer HeinEllen HendricksonJames and Elizabeth HertzlerWilliam and Maria HudsonBrad IversenNick and Darby JamesonClay and Lynn JenkinsMaureen and David JordanTom and Sheri KaimanKirkwood UMCJeffrey and Jane KlieveDouglas KochKohlfeld DistributingEdmund and Patricia KopetzKorpal AssociatesKenneth and Nancy KranzbergPrasanna and Carol KumarTerese and Art LabovitzDon and Peggy LentsManchester UMC UMWElizabeth and Jim MarchbankMargery Fort Armstrong, Campbell-Avery Fund of the GSLCFJohn and Kathy MaupinKarine McAvoy and John WilliamsClifford McClureJeffrey McCurdyJack and Janet McLardMichael and Mary McMurtreyChip and JoAnn MiskoMissouri Foundation for HealthAlice and John MohrChristopher and Erin MoloneyNational Safe PlaceDavid OrthweinOrlando and Carla PaceWilliam and Patricia PeckPEO Sisterhood Chapter L UBonnie PotterTobias RafaelJerry and Peggy RitterJim and Dorothy RittsJudy RitzDaniel and Jennifer RockwoodEllen Sherberg and Jerry RosenblumRubinBrown LLPCarl and Rebecca SchenckRobert SchnaseJon and Mary Schulte

EPWORTH SOCIETY

Why did you choose the field you work in?I started studying education, and realized that it wasn’t for me. But I wanted to change teenagers’ lives so I studied youth ministry at John Brown University. I want to be the person who makes an impact – to help people understand they may start from a hard place, but they can go somewhere way different.

What made you choose to work at Epworth?When I went in for the interview, everything they explained about the position was everything I had dreamed of. It was the street outreach that was a plus.

Where do you do your work?We spend a lot of time in the community, but the Drop-in Center in Normandy is home base.

How do homeless youth find you?We go out into the streets and pass out flyers, contact information cards and talk directly with youth living on the streets. We post contact information in laundry mats and gas stations. Wherever we think youth will be, we try to put information.

What does your typical day at work look like?After I check email and the phones, I start getting supplies together. We then take the van out into the community – usually downtown – to do “pick-ups” from places where homeless youth congregate. We bring them to the Drop-in Center so they can get food, showers, look for jobs… then we head back out with our supplies to reach more youth living on the streets. But our days fluctuate. That is a typical day, but there are others where we will go to meetings that help youth determine their options as they leave foster care. We will go to schools to educate the community on our services. I also run our LGBTQ youth group every other Wednesday. We really just try to spread the word about what Epworth offers.

When you say “supplies” – what are those?We have snack packs – little bags of chips, Easy Mac, juice boxes, water, sandwich crackers – just something easy kids can eat. It may not fill them up, but it will sustain them for a day or two. We will also bring hygiene kits – shampoo and soap, feminine products. In the winter, we pack the van with hats and coats.

Where do these supplies come from?All of it comes from donations. We do get some of the food for our snack packs from St. Louis Food Bank, but most of the time it is just donations that people give Epworth.

A day at Epworth as…A Street Outreach Worker

Crystal Schlereth has had a passion for helping homeless youth since she was 18 years old. When a friend began working for Epworth, she looked into her own opportunities with the Agency. On November 18, 2013, Crystal joined Epworth’s Street Outreach Team. Her passion had become a dream career.

What is your favorite part of the job?Probably meeting the different youth and hearing their stories. Seeing how some can go from down-and-out to getting a shelter placement, and then grow and expand into a successful individual.

What is the most difficult or frustrating part of the job?Ugh! Not being able to find a place for a homeless youth! Sometimes all the youth shelters are full and I am not able to do what I want to help them. It is something out of my control and that is the most difficult.

Why do you think you can relate so well to the youth we serve?Probably because I have been in similar situations. I understand what it’s like to have to find a place to stay. I was considered at-risk of being homeless when I was a teenager. I lived with friends, I lived with my grandma until I was 19 and I bounced around a lot. Especially through college – I didn’t have my own steady place until I was 22. I think I also relate because I show them you can accomplish what you want, you may just need to work a little harder to get it. I tell them, it just takes a little more effort, but it’s not impossible.

What do you like to do during your time off?Oh, my time off! I go to concerts, different art shows… dancing is one of my favorite things. And sports games!

What is one thing that people may not know about you?That’s kind of hard – I pretty much share everything! I think a lot of people at Epworth don’t realize that I play guitar. And that I have recorded an EP and write my own music.

To learn more about available positions at Epworth, please browse our LinkedIn page, visit Epworth.org and click on the EMPLOYMENT tab or contact Kelly at kschmidt@epworth.org.

Epworth’s 12th AnnualWine Dinner & AuctionEpworth’s 12th Annual Wine Dinner & Auction at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton saw over 350 guests. They dined, drank, danced and donated to Epworth programs that aim to eliminate child abuse and neglect in the St. Louis community.

Co-chairs Bryan and Deborah LeMoine welcomed attendees to jazz music from Tim Cunningham as Emcee Guy Phillips from Y98 led the evening’s program. Jason Main from the Wine Merchant shared his Sommelier expertise with guests. Christy Phelps, a former Epworth client and current volunteer, shared her own story of success; thanking Epworth for their encouragement and support.

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2014 Epworth Honor RollThank you!

Co-Chairs: Bryan & Deborah LeMoine

Sam Hamacher

Save the date: Wine Dinner & AuctionSaturday, November 7, 2015 • The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis

$356,000Raised

Thank You!

Groundbreaker $1,000-$2,499(continued) Matt and Annemarie SchumacherAnn and William SeabaughScott and Anne SeiffertDeLancey and Lynn SmithLisa SmithSt. Louis Christmas Carol AssociationJ. and Candy StallingsGladys StannardAlice SterkelStinson Leonard Street, LLPSuburban Journals Old Newsboys- Fund for ChildrenSusan SullivanSummit DistributingThird Episcopal District CME ChurchJoe and Tommie TidwellRobert and Beth TuckerUniversity of Missouri St. LouisRaymond and Laurie Van de RietAnn and Ed VazquezStan and Julie VisnovskeMark and Carla WeinheimerTommy and Carol WhittonDonna WilkinsonJames and Alice WilliamsonMichael and Patricia WolffEric and Missi Wood

Advocate $500-$999Aparna AbburiAnonymous (4)Pamela and J. Boyd AtteberryJoseph and Sally BacinoLindsay BarthPatricia and Arthur BayMartin BeagenBenevity Community Impact FundAnna BensonGreg and Jennie BillhartzKevin and Adrienne BoevingSheila Bouie-Sledge and Clifford SledgeSean and Michelle BradyMr. and Mrs. BronsteinBrown Smith Wallace, LLCSam and Diane BrowningWilliam and Christina BuschBarbara and Mike BushDonald and Ruth CarrGwenllian CloptonConcord Trinity UMC UMWSue Conklin and Tom LucasTrina and William CotnerDavid’s in ClaytonPatrick and Trish DervinSteven and Mary DickDavid Diener and Ann WellsEvelyn DonnellMargaret Donnelly and David RiedelKevin DunnCatherine and Humberto FagundesJohn and June FlemingFriends of EpworthMark and Caroline GiljeBarbara GoodmanRobert and Meredith GrahamGreater St. Louis Business Aviators Association

Kevin and Ann GunnC. Hudson and Gayle GuthrieRuss and Cathy HammerRobert and Onita HarperSteven and Carolyn HarpoleLinda Hayes Holliday and Art HollidayMark Hillis and Patricia Aldrich HillisJay IndovinoCraig IngrahamJewish Community Foundation of St. LouisLynne JohnsonMichael D. JokerstChris and Cathleen JonesAtul KamraJoe and Dawn KinsellaKirkwood UMC UMWRobert and Tracy KlebeGreg and Leila KleinerKent and Lina KnickmeyerPatricia and Kevin KoshJoseph KramerJohn KupstasLa Monte UMCLafayette Park UMCTravis and Tamara LawsChip and Katie LerwickAnne LevittMelvin and Norma LindsayLiving Word UMCGlen MahnkenMaplewood UMCMr. and Mrs. Randall MarkarianJoseph and Robin McClanathanKevin and Cathy McGowanMichael MitchellThomas and Cynthia MitchellToni MonroeNational Black Staff ForumPeter NeidorffHenry F. & Roberta H. Niemann Memorial FundTimothy and Kara O’LearyPacific UMCPenny PenningtonTim and Lori PerryPfizer FoundationPfizer, Inc.Allen PilesRichard and Emily PittsReagan’s Chapel UMCKaren and Steve ReeseBill ReichmuthSalem-in-Ladue UMC UMWSteven Sarris and Kathleen ShrevesBrian and Lynn SchaezlerDoug and Katheryn SchroederSchumacher CreativeKaren Scully-MarianiMarilyn and Jerry SmithAimee Snyder-JacksonSarah and Justin SperryRyan and Molly SpowalScott and Julia SpradlinSt. James UMC UMWSt. Luke’s UMC UMWSt. Mark’s UMC UMWSt. Paul UMCRick and Ellen StreamDonald Suggs Trinity UMC of Moberly, UMWTwain Financial PartnersUnited Methodist Church of the ShepherdDarryl WallachTimothy and Melissa Walsh

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Contributor $250-$499Anonymous (3)Jennifer and Paul ArendesAT&TAuction Merchandise Source, LLCBack & Neck Care Center of Webster Groves LLCJesika and Nick BarnesKaren BerendtBethel UMCDavid and Anne BlackburnPreston and Stella BouieJeff BrennemanEmily BrownCollege UMCCollege UMC UMWKathleen CollinsCooper Industries Matching Gift ProgramThomas R. CorbettDiana DahlBruce and Kathryn DellDonna F. Boxx Architect, P.C.Enterprise Leasing CompanyESIFeinstein Family FundFirst UMC of SedaliaFirst UMC UMW (Saint Charles)Miriam FischerMrs. FisherGreg and Merle FoxJim and Maralin FredericksDanielle and William FrisellaClaude and Debra GaebeleinGenesis Engineering, Inc.Give With Liberty CampaignGrace UMC UMWKevin and Ann HemenwayJan HerholdThomas and Deborah HiltonSidney and Julie HolthausElizabeth and Jason JanningEarl KesslerKeyBank National Association- Trust DivisionJeanne and Larry KirktonFrances and Ralph KochsmeierDavid KrommLisa LangeJudith LaTurnoStephen and Anne LimbaughAlison and Jim MarischenGerald and Mary Ann McFarlandBrenda MelsonDave and Kelly MinifieTony and Suzanne MoiseEmmett and Carol O’BrienSteve and Meridith PerkinsNancy PinoRoger RandalJoe and Julie ReaganSarah RissJames and Mary RobertsGreg RobirdsMary Ellen Roth and Mark ChellevoldKurt RussellSalem-in-Ballwin UMC

Patrick and Ann ShuckWilliam SiedhoffSt. Andrew UMC UMWElizabeth and Paul StrobleJoe and Terri SwanTherapy ReliefThomas Insurance Advisors LLCCharles TretterTrinity UMC of Piedmont, UMWMichelle and Kennard TuckerUnited Methodist WomenBert and Dani VescolaniJames and Marilyn WelchKathy and Joseph WeyhrichMax WolfrumDavid YatesYourCause LLCLizette and Atillo Zardetto

Supporter $150-$249Joseph and Marcia AmbroseAmerican Association of Family & Consumer SciencesAnheuser-Busch Co’s Inc. Post 299/ American LegionAnonymous (5)Arlington UMC UMWPatricia BeckDavid BetzingerJohn BogdanorRichard and Barbara BrumittCentenary UMWCenter of Creative ArtsCentral Grove (Warrenton)Charles and Julia CobaughCarlos and Donna CooperMary Ellen CotsworthBlake and Erin DellCarl and Jeanne DeutschMichael DohertyR and Betty EatonFaith UMC (Saint Charles)Festus First UMCFinancial Execuitves International- St. Louis ChapterFirst UMC UMW- Webster GrovesMargaret FitzgeraldRick and Lisa GansGateway Regional District UMWBob and Susan GaughanKen and Renee GeileGrace UMC- Cape GirardeauBetsy HamraHarmony UMC UMWHarper Chapel UMCHarper Chapel UMWLisa and Keith HearnAdam HirtzElizabeth and Steve ImmerA Earl and Martha JonesTodd and Sarah KayeMary Lou KeechArthur and Deanna KiehneDavid and Mary KinderLafayette Park UMC UMWJohn and Ali LenihanRon McCrackenSusan McDowellJohn McMullin and Nancy York- McMullinKathy MeathElizabeth and Rodney NewberryDarren and Lynn PangRalph and Mary PelikanPerryville UMC UMWBruce PhillipsPNC Foundation

FRIENDS OF EPWORTH

Sue and Irl Engelhardt have a history of charitable giving. After many years of philanthropy, they wanted to create a more organized approach to their efforts. Being brilliant financial minds – both MBA’s – they wanted the personal tax benefits along with the satisfaction of charitable giving. They also wanted the financial growth that a foundation would provide for the recipients of their donations. It was in 2006 that The Engelhardt Family Foundation began with a focus on their own passions for the arts, education and health. One of its key crtiteria for giving is to truly make a difference in the lives of its recipients.

Being strong role models, they instilled a sense of philanthropy in their children from a young age to create the next generation of Engelhardt donors. Their daughter, Erin, feels very fortunate to have her parent’s guidance and says, “It was never a question of whether generosity was a part of our lives.” Erin was taught to never take any of her privileges for granted, “and we don’t because we know how hard others have to work for them.” Erin understands just how far a donation goes for someone that is helped by Epworth Children & Family Services.

The first time The Engelhardt Family Foundation supported Epworth was when Erin was going through the college application process. It was overwhelming, with over a dozen essays and a spreadsheet to manage each school’s application requirements. Sue stopped and thought, “Some kids don’t even have computers, how are they ever going to get through the complicated, automated application process for college?” It was this process that was the impetus for a grant to provide college counseling support for Epworth youth.

The Engelhardts know there are children and families in St. Louis that may not have an opportunity for a brighter future without the emotional, educational and living support that Epworth provides. For Sue, “The very act of giving is such a fulfilling thing… It is just so rewarding. What you give means much more than what you would get for yourself.” And Erin agrees: “It is my passion to give back,” she says, which is why she now manages the family foundation.

The passion for giving back doesn’t just stop with the Engelhardts and their foundation. Erin has used her experience donating to nonprofits and her knowledge of social services in St. Louis to support her career in medicine, “The Foundation has given me so much knowledge about what is available to families that I have suggested opportunities for my patients.”

For Erin and Sue, and the rest of the Engelhardt family, they believe you don’t have to have a lot of money to give back. “In fact,” Sue says, “just giving your time, your most important asset, is valuable. Those that give their time are the real heros for an organization.” With The Engelhardt Family Foundation’s support, Epworth works with individuals to meet goals to become independent, to live a happy life and be able to provide for themselves and a family. By doing this, the Engelhardts know the entire community benefits. Sue states, “I think what Epworth teaches is more than just education, it is life lessons.” Life lessons that Irl and Sue hope they have instilled in the next generation of their own family.

Tribute GiftsThank You Tribute Gifts recognize, honor, and celebrate the

passions and beliefs of individuals and groups. For each Tribute gift received, Epworth will send a card

acknowledging the donor and the individual who the gift recognizes. We invite you to consider a donation to Epworth in celebration or acknowledgement of those who have had impact on your life – knowing your gift

makes an impact on those Epworth serves.

IN CELEBRATION OF:Sue Engelhardt’s BirthdayDavid CaplinTimothy and Lib GranzeauTimothy and Kara O’LearyDavid and Jacqueline RosenJulie Stephenson

The wedding of Kirk Ficker & Susan FoxArlene and Vernon Ramsey

Betty Herndon’s BirthdayBill and Helen Penton

The wedding of Kent Knickmeyer & Lina KilliaryDavid and Gayle Stratmann

Bryan LeMoine’s BirthdayJohn and Jennifer HeinAlison and Jim MarischenDebra Shearer

The wedding of Tony Moise & Jill HentzBill ElliotVirginia McCook

IN HONOR OF:Ben AycockRuth Hogan

Warren BettsMark and Kim Smith

Diana BraungardtMarguerite Burns

BudRuth Koch

Barbara BurgerMary Middleton

Billy BuschFinancial ExecutivesInternational- St. Louis Chapter

Katie CloydPatricia Beck

Kate DrollingerShannon and John Grass

Kevin Drollinger & Shaelene PlankFidelity Charitable (Just World Fund)Watkins Building Group

Epworth StaffWarren and Kathryn D. Betts

Jeffrey FortGreater St. Louis Community Foundation

Shannon GrassHolly Swift

Mary Sue HerronDiana Dahl

Ivan Lee LaTurnoJudith LaTurno

Bryan & Deb LeMoineTimothy FinleyMaplewood UMCKim and Steven Shirar

Margaret MahanJames Moynihan

Beth & Stan McCurdyJeffrey McCurdy

Julie NiemanVincent and Cynthia Gottschlich

Marie Deneke NiswongerO. and Chris Wallach

Ed OdomWebster Hills UMC UMW

Dex Payne & FamilyEllen Payne

Alice Belle RisterDan Rister

Barrett SchroederWilliam and Constance Ward

Larry & Genice SelfPhil and Janet Carlock

Ruth SivonKathleen Collins

Virginia SuggsGeorge and Helen Suggs

Darren ThompsonDennis and Sammy Thompson

Carol & Gary WilburJason and Deborah Wilbur

Robert & Margie WoodsLeroy and Martha Jones

IN MEMORY OF:Mary Lou AdamsDavid and Paula Adams

John L. Bauer Jr.Pam and Kevin Bray

Jimmy “Bobby” BeckerJames and Lucy BakerMary DierkerSharon Reed and Thomas DuckworthSelvaggio Steel, Inc.

Dr. William E. Betts, Dr. Laura S. Betts, & Dr. William E. Betts Jr.Warren and Kathryn D. Betts

Ed BlumHolly and Gail Bird

Lenette Bolnick’s FatherThe Epworth Women’s Auxiliary

Michael BrownNatasha Ajogbor

Claude BunchShirley DeHay

Peter BurksAlgonquin Golf ClubNancy and Nicolas GeorgeRobert and Helen GrahamJoan HillerRobert and Sally RavensbergSue and James ShapleighRichard and Beverly StraubJames and Sally Wachtman

Donna DericksonKelly DavisITW Building Components Group, Inc.E. KnierimLois KoenenMargaret MahanReorganized School District No. 7James and Julia Tietjens

Paul & Mary DetrickMary Ruth Brown

Rev. Richard J. DetweilerMary Louise Detweiler

O.E. DunnbierLouise Young

Harry F. EatonR. and Betty Eaton

Marian FeerickBarbara Pack

Ben FeldmanArnie and Joan Jacobson

Louis Fields, Jr.James and Vicki RobertsThe Epworth Women’s Auxiliary

Donald FitzgeraldMargaret Fitzgerald

Jeanette ForquerJohn and Carol Groneck

Thomas V. FrancisRuth Koch

June FranksSue BowlesMarilyn HaberleJo Ann HoffmannBruce PhillipsMarion PosegateM. RankeyVicki and Mark Taggart

Diana J. GardnerRussell and Lynn Huelsmann

Susan GeorgeKim Jenne

Ralph GianinoNorman Potashnick

Michael GordinPeggy and Richard Gordin

Dolores GrandsJoan and Robert Griffin

Peg GrumkeNancy and James ClarkStacey GeorgeTom Lewis and Mary HamlnThomas and Kim PacatteGeorge and Kim SchaeferNuviah ShiraziThe Wells Fargo Foundation

Gayle HabiltzelLouise Young

Oscar Hampton IINathaniel and Juanita Peters

Josephine HawthorneMargaret EstesRay and Carol GirardGayle GrayHarmony UMCJennifer HawthorneKen HendersonStephen JonesWillam and Olive MamerDorothy RytherMelinda SchusterThe Epworth Women’s AuxiliaryTed and Virginia WhartonRhonda Yocks

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$75-$149William and Pat AllenWendy AllensworthAlpha Kappa Alpha SororityMark AndersonRachel AndersonScott and Erin AndersonAnonymous (4)Robert AntoineRobert and Shirley AppelDavid and Liz AustinGene and Sharon AvenevoliMichael and Alexis BanteKenneth and Tracy BeckerBrian and Julie BeersBernie UMCLinda BerschRobert and Barbara BlomquistBluff Springs UMCRobert BosticSue BowlesGene and Maria BradfordBrandonview LLCBroadway UMC- Ruth CircleAndy BuhrJulie and Michael CallaghanCamdenton UMC UMWWilliam and Lynne CannonWilliam and Karen CappsAlice Carpenter and Guy SmithDoug and Shar CarrolJ. Owen and Nancy CarsonLeoma CarterMike ChalmersLewis and Jean ChaseTai Ling and Mark ChinJaime CohenJessica ColeKatie CollierMichael CostelloCarl and Patricia Cox

Edward and Vicki CrawfordArthur and Lynn Ann DeguireJeremiah and Marjorie DellasDishman Fertilizer, Inc.John and Jane DodgeRyan A. DodsonDogwood Promotions, Inc.Celeste DotsonPaul DurhamIda and Gerald EarlyChristine and Richard EasonMary and Mike EffanMr. ElliotEllsinore UMCEmployee’s Community Fund of the Boeing CompanyEnergizer Holdings Inc.Stephen and Melisa ErkenTom EshenMargaret EversmeyerJane and Vince FaraciAlan Fasoldt and Betty FasoldtFenton UMCFirst UMC of Jefferson City, UMWFirst UMC of Poplar BluffFirst UMC UMW (Poplar Bluff)First UMWFirst Washington UMWGallery 400Gateway Center for GivingPeggy GreeneMark and Patricia GunbyWilliam and Tracy HaagLisa HaferkampKim HamacherKyle HamacherDaniel and Margrit HamiltonBrenda HarrisonPaul and Veronica HicksTae HoCary HobbsDee Hodge and Ann PetlinNancy HolekampMary HolzerLaurie and Patrick HopkinsRussell and Lynn HuelsmannHuntleigh SecuritiesJeanne JenneweinEllis and Darlene JonesMaynard and Corrine JonesG. M. JuengerMarc and Sara JusseaumeVicki and Mike KatzfeyRobert and Lois KelleyScott and Carol KenselKeystone Sunday School Class - Ohio Street UMCKidder UMCPatricia and Steve KingMicahel and Elizabeth KinneyMary KniepHenryetta KnobelNathaniel and Melissa KornRonald and Ann KroneMary Ellen KrugerDale and Marlyn KuhnJohn and Susan LashlyJohn and Diane LauferDaniel LensingLeslie UMC UMWPaul and Cyndie LewisTom Lewis and Mary HamlnLibertyville UMC UMWLiving Word UMC- Mary Martha CircleMichael LoftonJanice MacDonaldMargaret MahanBrenda Maly

Olive MamerMichael and Sharon MantiaGarland MarshallRobert and Carol MartinMichael and Kristie MayerPeggy McDanielsMatt MeinersRichard and Donna MesseyDebbie and Todd MeyerMark and Deborah MillerRobert and Joanie MillsTodd MiltenbergerEdward MirandaKevin MoloneyMt. Olive UMCMt. Zion UMCBarbara L. MuehnickNew Hope UMCNew Hope UMC UMWNew Horizons UMWNew McKendree UMCNewsome and Co., IncCurtis NewsomeJulianne NiemannDeborah NormanNorth Park UMCDiane Noyes and Keenan ThompsonOakland UMCAngie and Steve O’BrienOlney UMCGinny OrthweinStephen and Virginia OrthweinBarbara PackLarry ParresDebra PeeblesPEO Chapter FMMarian PhelpsBill and Louella PhippsProtective Asset ProtectionRobert and Donna PuyearReba RaffaelliArlene and Vernon RamseyKimberly and Jeffrey RochettiDavid RodgersKathleen and Ryan RopepkeDebra Rybski and Richard LivingstonSalem UMC UMWAdam Sandheinrich and Tracie Heuring-SandheinrichMuriel ScarbroughWilliam and Barbara SchadburneGerald and Pamela SchmidtPaul and Sanne SchoomerJanet and Greg ScottDebra ShearerKim and Steven ShirarAnthony and Jane ShortRuth SivonJohn and Christine SlatterySt. Andrew’s UMCSt. Stephen UMC UMWDavid and Gayle StratmannEd StrouthBettie StuartSunnenRuth and Arthur SvobodaVicki and Mark TaggartShirley TannerAaron ThorneUnion Memorial UMCUnion UMCUnited Methodist Women of LebanonUnited Methodist Women St. Louis Gateway Central DistrictThe University of MichiganValley Park UMCRonald VoglerCarol and Richard Wagner

Kelli WashingtonWatkins Building GroupLance and Leslie WeissTom and Betsy WheelerWhitewater UMCJennifer WhitlowJ. Scott WilliamsErica WilsonJames and N.S. WilsonMarilyn WoernerNiles and Mary WoodneyWoollam UMCDoug and Lynn YaegerLouise YoungGwen and Bob ZamberlanDana and Tom ZimmermannZion UMC

$25-$74.99Yolanda AcklinNatasha AjogborCynthia and Robert AllenDeanna AllsmanAlternative Breaks- University of KansasAnonymous (8)Rebecca AppelbaumKelly Archer and Bryan ArcherStephen ArnettPeggy and James AshtonB & B AquaticsBruce and Susan BaeblerEllen BairdElizabeth and John BeachAaron BeckerKristen BirkCherie and Jeff BockMartin BondurantRichard and Amy BoswellWilliam and Dorothy BowenMary Sue BowlesCharity BradenVerna BradleyMaria BrisenoMarcia BrownMary Ruth BrownTaniesha BryantDeborah BuntenCalifornia UMC UMWCampbell Ave. UMCBetty CampbellCatherine and Robert CampbellMalinda CampbellShirley CaracciPhil and Janet CarlockJanet CarverCatawissa Union Church Ladies AidEdna ChaffinPamela C. ChurchNancy and James ClarkErnest and Karen CoeColdwater UMCM. Kevin and Carrie CollinsConner Ash P.C.Jimmie and Elwanda CorbinCornerstone UMC UMWNorma CraftonMatthew and Lindsay CrumpleyTimothy CunninghamDale and Sandra DeckerSusan DidierSteve and Ann DionedaJean DismukeNancy DraffenRichard DuncanFrank DurbinAnne EdgrenEllington UMC

Pay It ForwardThe Engelhardt Family Foundation

Sue & Erin Engelhardt

Genell HendersonRuth AstrothSharon and Karen DukeRalph and Sylvia GarziaRosemarie GlueckRonald and Carol HagenRobert Hall and Celeste RobertTerry HendersonBob and Cheryl HughesGeraldine JacobsKathryn Linnemann LibraryVincent KeilJanice MolinoGordon and Iris MurrayFred and Sharon PasleyWilbur and Arlene RingFrankie and Nancy RomeroRichard and Carol SchierdingJohn and Merry SchmidtVan and Susan SchmidtLinda SchroeterS.M. TebbeTonganoxie Middle SchoolCynthia WitzelWilliam and Joyce Zollman

Robert Herhold Jr.Andrew BergnerRichard and Amy BoswellWallace and Nina BryansLance and Janell BursacBarbara and Mike BushSusan Bussmann

Catherine and Robert CloydCarol and H. G. CookeMary DoerhoffRobert and Deborah DolginFrank DriesFelix and Linda FerriseMichael and Karen GederaJohn GlickJoseph and Zeena GoldenbergSteven and Nicole HarfVicki and Alan HendersonEdward HerholdJames HerholdTom and Nancy HeuslerMatt JacksonClaybourne and Susan MageeAnita MarxDebbie McQuayTad and Ginny MurphyJohn and Mary Beth PlachtDavid and Sue PropperKimberly and Jeffrey RochettiBruce and Caryn SandweissBruce and Karen ScheidhauerPaul and Lynn SeguraGenice and Larry SelfRaymond and Maggie SoB. Andrew and Elizabeth TellerDaniel and Peggy WestEric and Missi WoodJohn and Erni Wood

June HlavacekMary Ellen Roth and Mark Chellevold

Ruth HoganDavid and Mary Kinder

Walter Rawlins Horlacher Jr.Christopher Frank

Maxine “Max” HusterJanet AustinHenry EitnerFirst UMC of Saint CharlesSandy HusterHawkins KennethThe Rotherham Revocable Living Trust

Faye KaiserNorman Potashnick

Henryetta KnobelGinny Borghesi

Metta KorteRobert and Barbara Blomquist

Christopher LenzenMarilyn and Jerry Smith

Alma LewisArlene and Vernon Ramsey

Barbara LoescheHolly and Gail Bird

David MahanJ.R. and N.S. Wilson

Carol MartinCharles and Susie Garrison

Bob McKayLarry and Karen Avery

Gregory H. NunneleeJanice Nunnelee

J. Mark NunneleeJanice Nunnelee

Robert PaineCatherine and Robert Cloyd

Lt. Col. Jack ReuterMartha Reuter

Roy & David ScheibleBarbara Scheible

Paula V. SmithJanet Carver

Cindy Van AckerGregory and Christine Van Acker

Nancy White-HibblerAnonymous

Robert (Rob) Herhold was a fearless leader and inspiring friend to Epworth. Along with his wife, Jan, Rob first connected to Epworth in the early 2000’s through board member Marianne Fournie. Over the years, Jan and Rob have served the organization tirelessly. Rob was an integral part of the growth and success of Epworth - chairing the Board of Directors, countless hours of volunteer service, fulfilling Holiday Wishes, and serving as a proud ambassador in the community. One of Rob’s most notable gifts to Epworth was helping develop an organizational zeal for quality improvement.

Rob passed away in the winter of last year. During his final months, Rob and his family planned his service and final words. Rob’s generosity to Epworth continued beyond his lifetime and his memory endures as an investment in the future potential of each child served. Thank you to the many individuals who made gifts in Rob’s memory. We will miss this great man and cherish the time we had in his company.

“Losing Rob was not only a loss for his immediate family, but for the thousands of families and individuals served through his support of Epworth.”

Jan Herhold, Robert’s wife

Honoring a Leader

*Epworth Children & Family Services regrets the misspelling of names or the omission of any gift. If you would like to change your listing, contact cegan@epworth.org or call 314.918.3411.

Karen and Loren, Corey’s parents, sought out Epworth thinking their programs would be therapeutic and challenging for their son. Karen thought Epworth would be a good source of support and would help Corey succeed in life.

After working with Epworth staff to develop a plan for success, Corey started with Epworth’s Special Education School. “The staff designed a curriculum program to fit Corey’s learning needs precisely,” said Karen. “They were assisting him by implementing learning strategies that increased classroom success.”

With the coping skills Corey was taught inside Epworth’s encouraging walls, he was finally able to show his warm and genuine nature. Within one year, Corey successfully completed the first portion of the program.

Karen said the staff at Epworth made a profound impact on Corey. Genica Chairs, a licensed therapist, mentored her son and still calls him periodically to see how he’s doing. Cindy Cramer, Epworth’s English teacher, helped with a priceless gift - she helped him embrace a love of reading.

“Cindy and Corey really clicked and Corey began to pick up reading,” said Karen. “Cindy would go out of her way to buy him books that she thought he would enjoy reading. “

Many of Epworth’s staff took an interest in Corey and supported his journey. Keith Harvey, a physical education coach, helped Corey fall in love with basketball. The pair would shoot hoops and chat about everyday life while on the court.

During Corey’s time at Epworth, Karen said he most enjoyed being in the gym. Corey loved playing basketball and working with the younger kids. Whether it was helping them read or participating in projects, Corey was there.

“The younger kids really looked up to Corey,” Karen said. “He was their role model and they wanted to do everything with him. During summer school one year, the children held boat races in Epworth’s swimming pool and Corey helped them build their cardboard boat. All the kids wanted Corey to be the captain and drive the boat, but being 6’10’ and a heavier kid, the boat wasn’t going to make it to the end. But Corey hopped in the cardboard boat anyway and, as predicted, the boat was underwater. The kids loved his enthusiasm and willingness to do anything.”

In June 2014, Corey transitioned out of Epworth and enrolled in public high school full time. He is now 16 and a Junior at Troy Buchanan High School. At his new school, Corey takes the skills he developed for basketball at Epworth to the court as part of their basketball team. He also plays football and enjoys spending time with friends.

Corey’s mom hopes to see him attend a technical school. He loves being on the computer and says he can’t wait to enroll in a local college to study computer programming or gaming.

“With the help of Epworth, I feel like I can succeed in anything,” said Corey. “I’ve met so many great people through the two years of being at this organization who I know will support me and continue to help me strive for my goals.”

Corey works to maintain focus and break through obstacles using skills learned at Epworth. He looks forward to his future and all that it holds. Corey was encouraged to find strength at Epworth to build a brighter future. Now he has the tools he needs to succeed and a smile that will take him a long way.

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“With the help of Epworth, I feel like I can succeed in anything. I’ve met so many great people through the two years of being at this organization who I know will support me and continue to help me strive for my goals.”

Corey Rasbury

Spotlight on StrengthCorey Rasbury  (continued from cover)

Corey with his mom Karen

2014 Epworth Honor RollThank you!$25-$74.99(continued) Benjamin EnglandGeorge and Christine ErtleFaith UMC (Kennett)Kathlyn and Lee FaresRichard and Marolyn FehrGayle FieldsJason and Amy FineFirst UMCFirst UMC DeSotoFirst UMC of MarshallFirst UMC of Saint CharlesKay FisherFlight Training LLCMargaret FoleyMr. and Mrs. John F. FosterJoyce and Terry FosterTerri FoxStacey FreehPhyllis FriedmanRussell GallJames and Susan GambleCharles and Susie GarrisonStacey GeorgeConnie GibbsJoseph and Zeena GoldenbergBrian GravetteBrittany GroppelClark and Janice GrumkeFred and Sheryl HagerStephen HagerThomas and Sandra HalleyJanet HanewinkelBarbara HansonLynn HayesPatrick HayesDonna HellemsEugenio and Carol HerbosaHerculaneum UMCBetty HerndonKeith and Carolyn HillJo Ann HoffmannJim and Martha HollowayCharles HolmesClinton HolmesSarahnah HolmesTeresa HouchinJames and Barbara HrubesKennedy HudsonLekitta HughesHuman Resource Management Association of Greater St. LouisBetsy and William HuttonMelanie Ignazito-CooperC. and Elise JoergerLeroy and Martha JonesDavid and Susan KassebaumNora KelleherDan KelleyMarsha and David KerrKeystone Sunday School ClassKimberling City UMC UMWKirksville First UMCKirkwood UMC Seekers ClassMaureen KleekampDiane KlemmeRuth KochBrad LachmaierCynthia LachmaierLaclede Groves- Lutheran Senior ServicesDuane and Carole LangleyKenneth and Carrie LannenJane LaurentiusHarry and Patricia LeaheyTimothy LelandLife Science Alliances, LLCRobert Link

Linneus UMCJoseph and Yvonne LoganLowman Chapel UMCNatalie LukensMonica MatavaM. Jane Matoesian and Albert Van AmburgRoy and Susan MaurerMaysville UMC UMWJames and Margo Mc NeilW. and Elizabeth McCarterMichelle MeierVicki MerkelMary MiddletonAnthony and Carol MihulkaMissouri Conference UMW Missouri UMCGail and Michael MohrmannNorma MonroeMt. Carmel UMC UMWMt. Zion East UMCPhyllis MyerJohn and Carol MyszakNelson Memorial UMCDave NiswongerJanice NunneleeFrancis and Margaret OatesTina O’DellB.J. OkenfussDavid and Sue OsbornThomas and Kim PacatteBill and Helen PentonShaelene PlankJoseph PlayfordRalph and Alice PriceSusan and Lawrence QuickAmy RandlesM. RankeyKatherine RathertPatricia A. ReiffMartha ReuterElizabeth ReznicekF. Douglas and B.T. RichmondElizabeth RisikTeresa RobertsHelen RobinsonRock Port UMCRichard RutzSalisbury UMCJames and Martha SandersonCharles and Dale SappNancy ScargallPaul and Mary SchefftRoy and Barbara ScheibleJackie and Robert SchirnDarwin and Pollylou SchlagGenny SchumacherLisa SchusterRita ScottMary SeabaughShiloh UMC UMWNuviah ShiraziMichele-Sue Shumake-KellerSilverado Resort and SpaGail SimmonsMildred SmithDonald and Ruth SolomonScott SorelRonald and Alice SpanglerJames StepletonGeorge and Helen SuggsTom SutterTAC AirBenjamin TagDeborah TaylorMary and David TaylorB. Andrew and Elizabeth TellerHarold and Marie TheermanTheodosia UMC UMWDennis and Sammy Thompson

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$1-$24.99Ava AbsherAnonymous (4)AT & T United Way Employee Giving CampaignBlaine AtkinsonPatrick AustinShannon BerraMary Nell BerryVenkata and Padmavathi BobbaAmanda BreslerLaTonya BrownSheila BurkettMichelle ClaudinJustine CollumJoy DeBoardMary DillnerDonald and Dolores Schuchardt Living TrustKevin and Marie DuffShelley EssaryRobert and Fae FeltRobin FerrellPaul and Barbara FuhrmannFloyd and Catherine GrahamNancy GranovskyMichelle GrinbergJohn and Carol GroneckHarold HabermanRanger HemenwayKristie HerzbergGloria HerzogRex and Mary HodgeLouis HoelzlWillie HolstonMinnie and James HoskinsSamantha IrvinArnie and Joan JacobsonH. and Mary Jane KelleyRichard and Marilyn KingBarbara and Jerome LapinskiKecia LiCausiDavid and Elaine LiebermanPeggy LococoPhil LykensMichelle MashekMemorial UMCDonald and Wilma MiesnerDale and Marilyn MillerMichael MontagueMatthew NatschJacqueline Nobles

Julia PickupNicole PledggeMarion PosegateNorman PotashnickJack and Evelyn RamseyRavenwood UMCHarry RenschLiza RodriguezGayle RosenthalShirley RosnerGeorge and Kim SchaeferMark and Adeline SchraierTracy ShorleyLorene SidesChristine SieversRichard SmithMauna SpeerRobert and Joyce SpillerDavid StairHerb StandingChelsea StewartW. and T. StylesGeorge SubletteMary TimmelUnited Way- Quad CityChris and Sandra WedewerJulie Zuik

*Epworth Children & Family Services regrets the misspelling of names or the omission of any gift. If you would like to change your listing, contact cegan@epworth.org or call 314.918.3411.

Strong youth. Strong families. Strong community.

SPRING 2015 EPWORTH.ORG

Governing BoardBryan LeMoine, ChairChris Jones, TreasurerCathy Campbell, SecretaryWilliam Jenkins, Past Chair

Kelly ArcherRep. Shamed DoganChristine Wells EasonKimberly EilertsSam HamacherJames D. HillLinda Hayes HollidayRep. Jeanne KirktonMarty LenihanJohn W. LindbloomEric MarquardtCharles G. MiskoMeg PetriYvette RichardsBishop Robert SchnaseRev. Kurt SchuermannShari ScottRev. Sheila Bouie-SledgeArmenia StubblefieldRoyce SuttonMichelle TuckerPaula ViseDaniel A. WestJohanna Wharton

Development BoardSam Hamacher, ChairCathy Campbell, Vice Chair

EmeritusWilliam K. BuschBarbara J. BushKatie CloydCarol CookeJulia GrubbJane Paine

Chief Executive OfficerKevin Drollinger

SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2015Pillar of Strength AwardThe Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis100 Carondelet PlazaClayton, Missouri

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Spotlight on StrengthCorey Rasbury

Pillar of Strength Award 2015

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Corey today at 16 years old

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Remember the person whose smile can wash away even the worst day? Corey Rasbury has that smile. When Corey was 14, it wasn’t always easy for him to find ways to share that smile. He had behavioral and discipline problems that affected his education. Corey’s teacher believed he wasn’t being challenged enough in his grade level. She referred Corey’s parents to Epworth Children & Family Services.

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