The staff of Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis.
About Variety
Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis has a long and storied history in St. Louis, dating back to the days of the “Variety Club” telethon featuring Sammy Davis, Jr., and the “Cash for Kids” coupons found in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
By the Numbers:
- 81 – Partner agencies receiving funding from Variety in the St. Louis metro area.
- 104 – Sunshine Coach Vans transport children across the St. Louis area to doctor appointments, therapy sessions and special outings or activities.
- 300 – Children receiving bikes through Variety’s Bikes for Kids program each December.
- 487 – Zip codes that are home to families receiving assistance from Variety.
- 1,350 – Children receiving durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, crutches, braces, van lifts and communications devices from Variety.
- 19,000 – Children served by Variety through special equipment, unique educational and recreational programs, and agency funding.
- 614,525 – Dollars allocated across 81 partner agencies in 2011 to support programs that directly impact the lives of children with physical and mental disabilities.