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Jade Harrell w/ co-chairs Andrew R. Spann and Chuck Jackson with Rising Star Christian Heavens and the 47th Annual Ted Rhodes Beat the Pro Golf Challenge. Hall of Fame inductee, Theodore “Ted” Rhodes (1913 - 1969) was one of the earliest professional African American golfers, paving the way for other professional black golfers such as Charlie Sifford, Lee Elder, Renee Powell and Tiger Woods. The Ted Rhodes Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization established to advance the mission of educating juniors as well as providing a competitive venue for amateurs and professionals to play golf. Event Monday, August 8 at 12 PM - 5 PM Forest Park Golf Course 6141 Lagoon Dr, St. Louis 63112 877-913-9009 http://tedrhodes.org/beat-the-pro-st-louis/

Jade Harrell with Catherine Appleton, MD, Chief of Breast Imaging at Siteman Cancer Center and Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology.

Jade Harrell with James Ingram, Community Action Agency (CAASTL) and their Free Employment Fair - Hiring on the Spot When Thu, July 14, 10am – 2pm Where St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley, 3400 Pershall Rd, St. Louis, MO 63135, USA (map) Description Bring Plenty of Resumes Professional Attire Required Networking Opportunity Free Workshops Including: Handling Difficult Resume Questions/Gaps Resume Writing Interviewing Skills Financial Aid/Debt More information: Community Action Agency of St. Louis County, Inc. 2709 Woodson Road, Overland, MO 63114 (314) 863-0015 FAX (314) 863-1252 Email: info@caastlc.org

Jade Harrell with Gary Wilbers, Capital Campaign Chair, SOMO Training for Life Campus. Special Olympics Missouri has received a $1 million challenge grant from the Mabee Foundation for our SOMO Training for Life Campus, the planned new home for Special Olympics Missouri. With this grant, we have raised $16 million in cash, gifts and in-kind services -- enough to build the 44,000 sq.ft. facility that will be the anchor of the Campus. An additional $2.8 million is needed for the outdoor fields and sports equipment. Donate > Our Training for Life Campus will serve current and future generations of individuals with intellectual disabilities, and will be the largest such facility in scope in the United States. The 44,000-square-foot campus will be located in Jefferson City, and will offer year-round training opportunities for athletes, coaches and volunteers from throughout Missouri. Learn more about the Campus in Jefferson City visit http://somocampus.org/

Jade Harrell with Kendrick and Kesley of St. Louis Graduates High School to College Center. FREE college counseling, help and guidance! Drop-in, no appointment necessary. Open June 1 through July 29, 2016. Closed Sundays and July 2-4.

Jade Harrell with Korey Johnson, Founder, Korey Johnson Foundation. The 6th annual Can Skate is a community event that aims to teach students the importance of collaboration, community exchange and involvement. It’s a community back to school skating party targeted at underserved elementary school students. Organizers request that students bring 5 non- perishable items for a non-profit organization (All items collected will be donated to "Feed My Peeps") in exchange for a skating party an a possibility to win school supplies. The goal is to teach compassion and philanthropy to youth by highlighting the importance of both giving and receiving. Students must be between the ages of 5-13 to receive a back pack with school supplies in it . More backpacks and school supplies are needed to reach the goal of 1000 backpacks for students. For donations and more information contact Korey at 314-732-7771 or Email johnsonkorey@rocketmail.com Visit: http://www.koreyjfoundation.org

Jade Harrell with Nicki Reinhardt-Swierk This summer fight off "summer brain drain" with SURGE Summer Camp at The Center for Social Empowerment and Justice! Students rising 2nd-rising 5th will get to experience fun summer camp activities while also building foundational literacy, math, and science skills. Learn more: www.fueledtochange.com/summer-surge-camp/ Call 314-399-8611 We'll also have fun character lessons that promote responsibility, citizenship, and will help student learn to "Be a Buddy, Not a Bully." Mondays-Fridays July 11-July 29 9:00-3:00 33 S Florissant Rd, Ferguson MO Registration for SURGE Summer Camp is on a sliding scale with a max fee of $20 per week per child. NO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY BECAUSE OF INABILITY TO PAY Nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack will be provided. Certified counselors provided by AmeriCrops VISTA. Learn more: www.fueledtochange.com/summer-surge-camp/ Call 314-399-8611

Jade Harrell with Michael O'Brien, President, RedDough Money Centers The RedDough Money Center is owned and operated by Prosperity Connection®, a 501(c)(3) focused on providing resources that make it possible for individuals to earn economic independence. RedDough is a non-profit alternative to fringe banking services, providing people an affordable option and a true pathway to financial freedom. RedDough features accessible, safe and affordable financial products and services for individuals and families struggling to make ends meet. The facility offers low-cost check cashing services, short-term loans, bill-pay, money orders, reloadable debit cards, money transfers and more to those individuals who either cannot qualify for a bank account or, for personal reasons, have decided to stay out of the mainstream. The RedDough Money Center provides people with a wide variety of options to pay less for banking services and have access to financial coaching and development services through the neighboring Excel C

Jade Harrell with Bert Vescolani, President and CEO of St. Louis Science Center. EXPLORE THE JOURNEY OF FOOD! Dig Deeper as we take a look at the science of the most important element of our daily lives: Our food. Where does it come from? How does it grow? How far does it travel? And how can each of us make a difference so we can all eat? You'll find the answers to all these questions and so much more at this one-of-a-kind exhibit focusing in on the journey of food. We all have a role to play in the stewardship of our food supply and right here at the Saint Louis Science Center, we have the opportunity to show you exactly how you can make a difference. Welcome to GROW!

Jade Harrell with Coach Steve Jarvis and NBA star Larry Hughes of D1 St. Louis United Basketball. St. Louis Force basketball teams up with D1 Basketball to create D1 St. Louis United Basketball for an expanded, strengthened, impactful, family-oriented program to build skills, character and opportunity for area youth grade k-12. Hear about the program, the passion and the strategic position this merger creates to place the game of basketball in St. Louis at the top!!!

Jade Harrell with Darryl Munden, President, Rx Outreach. Rx Outreach believes that everyone deserves access to affordable medications. No one should ever have to choose between filling a prescription and feeding their family. That’s why Rx Outreach exists. Since 2010, they have saved their patients more than $320 million in prescription medication costs. Learn more at www.rxoutreach.org

Jade Harrell with Bill Fronczak, CSEP, Vice President of PR and Special Events, Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club. Mathews-Dickey hosts the Deaconess Foundation Children at the Center Event. For advocacy, resources and lots of fun! Workshops for all, food, entertainment, bounce houses and more. All from the "home" of love and development for area youth. STL Blues join in with a street hockey demonstration. Chaka Khan's coming and summer camp is open for enrollment. Get details with Jade and Bill here. Bring your family and friends to join Deaconess Foundation on Saturday, June 4th,9a-2p at Mathews-Dickey Boys' & Girls' Club for Children at the Center 2016. Activities for all ages. Free & open to the public. Thank You! ‪#‎Advocacy365‬ ‪#‎DFchildren‬ ‪#‎SaintLouis‬

Jade Harrell with Shannon Woodcock, President and CEO, Healthworks Kids Museum, the region's first children's museum focused solely on health education. GOAL: to help children become the advocates for health in their communities. MISSION: To educate and inspire children and the community to make positive oral and overall health choices to achieve optimum health.. Features a 55-foot long, 25-foot wide, 8-foot tall human skeletal structure that serves as a universally accessible indoor playground and much more!! HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis was formerly The Delta Dental Health Theatre on Laclede’s Landing in downtown St. Louis and is now a dramatically expanded museum to address broader, overall health issues. Learn more at http://hwstl.org/ Healthworks Kids Museum St. Louis 1100 Macklind Ave St. Louis, MO (314) 241-7391

Jade Harrell with Dr. Cheryl Watkins-Moore, Director of Bioscience & Entrepreneurial Inclusion, BioSTL with Christy Maxfield, Director of Entrepreneur Development Services, CET/Cortex. In this conversation discover: -The 3 P's of entrepreneurship (persevere, pivot or perish) - What is the "canvas" business model and why it works -What is the value of being wedded to the problem rather than the solution -How we are all entrepreneurs, even in our employment -How CET and BioSTL are making participation as barrier-free as possible -Where to find the help you need to BE the solution you seek to problems that you see Event: Finding Good Ideas Join BioSTL and CET as we discuss where good ideas come from and how you can use that thinking to grow new and existing businesses. WHEN: May 25, 2016 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm WHERE: CIC@CET 20 S Sarah St St. Louis, MO 63108 COST: Free More at www.biostl.org and www.cortexstl.com

Jade Harrell with Alex Stallings, Director of Advocacy and Communication with the Deaconess Foundation. “Children at the Center,” will include a child advocacy forum featuring policy leaders and youth, grant announcements, parent organizing training, and recreational activities throughout the day for children and families. The festival will include performances, service fair, lunch, special guests, workshops and more. FREE AND OPEN TO ALL AGES. If you have children, know children, LOVE children....June 4th at Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club is where you, me, we and the children should be...TOGETHER!!! Use your voice. Workshops, Policy as well as Bounce Houses!!! Children at the Center 6/4/2016. Deaconess Foundation ‪#‎childrenatthecenter‬ ‪#‎dfchildren‬

Jade Harrell w/ Brenda Mahr, Chief Executive Officer, Employment Connection. Helping people become self-sufficent with work. Employment Connection breaks down barriers to self-sufficiency for individuals with limited opportunities including the homeless, ex-offenders, U.S. veterans, high school dropouts, women on welfare, and at-risk youth. Offering more than just a job, Employment Connection provides valuable resources, training, and support to inspire and empower clients to change their circumstances and become employed. Today Employment Connection assists nearly 2,000 individuals who have barriers to employment every year. Mission: "Assisting individuals with limited opportunities to self-sufficiency." Vision: To be the premier placement, retention, career development and advancement program for persons with barriers to employment, empowering them to take charge of their lives and fulfill the needs of the Saint Louis Regional business community. Our Clients Include: Homeless Veterans Ex-Offenders TA

Jade Harrell with creator, Samuel Huddleston.

Jade Harrell with Veta Thurman-Jeffery, Manager of Community Economic Partnerships for the Missouri Department of Economic Developmen and Paula E.W. Carey, Director of Housing for Missouri & Illinois for the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis. Real money and economic wisdom for Money Smart Week 2016. Details shared for day of family fun with the St. Louis Metro Financial Empowerment and Job Fair. Saturday, April 30th, 2016 9am-3pm St. Louis Community College at Forest Park-Student Center

Jade Harrell with Kathryn Ballard, Executive Director of the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation. In the spirit of fostering the emerging talent in the St. Louis performing arts community, the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation is proud to underwrite and produce an adjudicated competition showcasing the splendidly talented teens of the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Students are competing for college scholarships, special awards, prizes and public appearance opportunities. http://www.foxpacf.org/

Jade Harrell with Executive Director, Redford Salmon with the St. Louis Job Corps. Career Training That Works! At St. Louis Job Corps, students receive the skills needed to succeed in today’s workforce - at no cost to them or their families! If you are looking for a better quality of life and are willing to dedicate yourself to our life changing program, St. Louis Job Corps is the place for you! www.http://stlouis.jobcorps.gov/