"Making Lives Better"
NEWS & NOTES FROM ANNIE MALONE |JUNE 2019
Annie Malone Investing in Our Future; $500k Renovation Project Will Enhance Facilities
Bids are coming in for more than $500,000 in renovation projects as Annie Malone begins "building for the future." Construction work is expected to begin in July and be completed by the end of the year. Board President Cozy Marks, III said maximizing minority and women participation on the project is a priority.

"All of the contractors that showed up for our pre-bid meeting were minority and women firms," Marks said. "We have an important role to play in giving back to the community and this is just another way to do that."

The Board of Directors recently approved $500k in construction projects designed to provide critical improvements to both the residential facilities and the administration building and stabilize the old Homer G. Philips Nurse's building. The nurse's building is being prepared for a new initiative providing one-stop supportive services to families.
Parenting Program Moves from Pilot to Permanent
Parenting client at graduation with incentives earned for program completion.
Thanks ARCHS, State for Supporting Families

Responding to a critical community need, Annie Malone created a pilot program to support families, especially those working to reunite with children who had been removed from the home. The program has been very successful and we recently learned that our program is no longer considered a pilot by the State of Missouri. Our p arenting program, supported by ARCHS, is a free, community-based program providing instruction to re-establish and promote healthy, nurturing
 relationships between parents and children. The course is designed to help prevent child abuse, improve communication skills and successfully raise and appropriately discipline children. We also provide case management services with two full-time parent advocates.  

Call Tiedarra Peterson at 314-338-7242 for more information about our Parenting Program.
May Day Parade Awards Celebrates Community
There was standing room only for the 2019 Annie Malone May Day Parade Awards Ceremony held recently. Community members and parade entry representatives were on hand to claim trophies and bragging rights from the 109th annual parade. The City of Berkeley was among multiple repeat winners earning Best Float award two years in a row. Congratulations also to Diva Sweat Dance, Da Warehouse Drum & Bugle Corp and Normandy High School Band for repeat honors.

Dance:  
1st Place: Diva Sweat Dance Team 2nd Place: Harvey Blue Angels 3rd Place: All Star Sparks

Drill Teams:
1st Place: Michigan City Soul Steppers Drill Team 2nd Place: Carr Lane Visual and Performing Arts Middle School Spirt Squad 3rd Place: Spirits of New Northside Drill Team

Bands:
1st Place: Normandy High School Marching Band 2nd Place: Westview Middle School Marching Eagles 3rd Place: Riverview Gardens High School

Drum & Bugle Corps:
1st Place: Da Warehouse Warriors Drum Line 2nd Place: The Royal Lancers Drum & Bugle Corps

Float:
1st Place: City of Berkeley 2nd Place: DTLR 3rd Place: Mathews' Dickey Boys & Girls Club

Greek-Sorority:
1st Place: Sigma Gamma Rho-Zeta Sigma Chapter 2nd Place: Alpha Kappa Alpha 3rd Place: Delta Sigma Theta

Greek-Fraternity
1st Place: Alpha Phi Alpha 2nd Place: Kappa Alpha Psi 3rd Place: Iota Phi Theta

Special Recognition:

Most Inspiring: Midwest BankCentre for "You Are Valuable, You Are Brilliant" Float
Fan Favorite: The Memphis Slingshots (3-wheel ATV Unit)
Chairman's Choice: St. Louis City Sherriff's Office (Vernon Betts)
CEO's Award: Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson City

Time for Annie Malone's 2nd Annual 5k Event August 11 2019
Kickoff in Forest Park Upper Muny
Annie Malone invites the entire community to join us for our 2nd annual 5k event in Forest Park on August 11, 2019. We will begin with a warm-up activity at 8am and then we're off! We are excited to partner with Big River Running again for this event. Don't run? It's ok, you can walk or cycle this year and still help us raise funds for children and families in crisis. More information can be found on our website, www.anniemalone.com
Come Walk, Run, Ride With Us!
Help Us Grow to Serve Our Community Event Better
We want you! Annie Malone is looking for members of the community to join Annie Malone Young Professionals and The Friends of Annie Malone groups. These are two very important initiatives at Annie Malone. Both of these groups help us amplify our message, connect with the community and raise needed funds to support our programs. We are planning an information session for August and would love to include you! Please email Pat Washington at pwashington@anniemalone.com to receive your VIP invitation. Call us at 314-531-0120 for more information.
We Couldn't Do it Without You! Thank You!
  • Annie B. Harper
  • The Gospel Light & Truth Crusade
  • Target Employees
  • St. Louis Pan-Hellenic Council
  • IBM Employees
  • Stephanie Harris
  • Lindenwood University
  • The Assistance League of St. Louis
  • New Christian Hope
  • Catherine Branyon
  • Irving Family Trust
  • Zella Harrington
  • Jackie Kirk
  • Miller Family Trust
Annie Malone is a proud partner of The United Way of Greater St. Louis and ARCHS
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