Help for Partner Agencies

Variety’s partner agencies play an integral role in helping children across the St. Louis area.

If your organization provides a program or service that directly impacts the life of a child with a disability, and you’re interested in partnering with Variety, please consider contacting us.

For more information on how to apply, contact Karen Haglin with questions: 314-720-7703 or karen@varietystl.org.

Thank you to all agencies who attended the workshop! Feel free to download the Powerpoint that was discussed at the meeting.

Does Your Organization Qualify to be a Variety Partner Agency?

• Are you a not-for-profit with 501(c)(3) status?
• Do you serve children with physical and/or mental disabilities who are disadvantaged?
• Do you conduct an annual audit?
• Are you not a government (federal, state, or local) organization?
• Do you operate within Variety’s 30-county territory?

Qualities of a Strong Variety Partner Agency

• Consistent communication with Variety staff regarding agency programs and/or services funded by Variety.
• Support and attendance of Variety programs such as outings, Variety Children’s Theatre, Champions for Children Summit, and more.

Top Variety Partner Agencies are recognized each year with the
Stellar Performance Awards.

Variety High-Priority Projects

• Programs that serve children with physical disabilities such as down syndrome, autism, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, etc.
• Programs that serve children with mental disabilities such as mental retardation, developmental delays, behavioral disorders, etc.
• Programs/projects will utilize Variety funding within one year from receipt of grant.
• Programs/projects that serve the greatest number of children meeting the above criteria.

Program Grants Include

• Durable Medical Equipment
• Transportation (Sunshine Coaches vans to transport children)
• Need-based Scholarships (full name and recognition letter required for each recipient)
• Salaries related to specific program activity

Variety Does Not Provide Funding for the Following

• Hospital/Doctor’s Fees
• Research
• Building Drives/capital campaign
• Medical Prescriptions - Drugs
• Sponsorships
• Pass - through organizations
• Programs/services/projects funded by United Way
• Admin salaries

Variety Partner Agencies in good standing may apply for funding each year and those who have been declined for funding in a specific year may apply the next year without losing Variety Partner Agency status. However, if funding has been denied for two consecutive years, the agency forfeits Partner status.