Donors

The Center depends on the generosity of others to support our programs and services. The United Way of Greater St. Louis, the St. Louis Variety Club, and many private foundations and individuals enable us to offer high-quality programs to any child in need of the service.

Donations enable us to provide scholarships to children who otherwise would not be able to enroll in this type of program. In fact, on average, families pay only 32% of the actual cost of their childcare. The other 68% comes from a blend of government funding and private donations. In 2004, for example, we provided more than $350,000 worth of scholarship funding to children.

We also have a wish-list of commonly needed classroom items. These items may be dropped off at the Center, or you can mail a check with a note and we will purchase the items that you specify:

Diapers (size 3 and up) and wipes
Boys and girls underwear (sizes 3T - children's 10)
Plain white t-shirts (sizes 3T - children's 10)
Sweatpants and sweatshirts (sizes 3T - children's 10)
Washable markers or paint
Crayons, colored pencils, chalk
Children's scissors, construction paper, glue, glue stick
Snacks (graham crackers, fruit snacks, granola bars, fish-shaped crackers)
Puzzles and board games
Pretend food, plates, dress-up clothes and other "props" for dramatic play
CD and tape players
Children's tape recorders

For more information on supporting the Center, or to make a donation, contact Executive Director Elaine Powers at 314-544-3338. Donations may also be mailed to Lemay Child & Family Center, 9828 South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri 63125.