Jade Harrell with Natissia S. Small, Assistant Dean of Students and Director within the Division of Student Affairs, University of Missouri-St. Louis Since its inception in 1986, the University of Missouri-St. Louis Louis Bridge Program has provided exemplary college access services to the St. Louis community. Bridge remains one of the most successful and widely emulated models, providing unique and comprehensive year-round precollegiate programming for St. Louis area high school students and pa...
Sep 13, 2015•18 min
Jade Harrell with Charley Johnson, Owner of Charley's Body Shoppe about the Jason Johnson Memorial Walk and Community Awareness event Sat. Sept. 26, 2015 7 a.m. registration 8 a.m. Walk beginning at Charley’s Body Shoppe located at 5017 Maffit Ave. Walkers will proceed east on Maffit to Union Ave. south to Forest Park. Participants will return to CBS studios for a light repasts afterwards. To register, make donations or to volunteer, call 314-367-2307 or go to www.charleysbodyshoppe.com ....
Sep 12, 2015•15 min
Jade Harrell with Shana Cook, Special Events Manager, Humane Society of Missouri and four-legged friend, Hudson. Glow in the Park · Get your tickets now! The event is almost at capacity! · What: Reserve your front row seat at the spectacular Glow in the Park Balloon Glow Charity Dinner, held under the auspices of the Great Forest Park Balloon Race, and benefiting the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Fund. o All guests receive private entrance to Forest Park; private, valet parking; a ...
Sep 10, 2015•16 min
Jade Harrell with Dan Sinclair and Dr. Mastromahalis. For the 10th year the Sinclair family is hosting FREE prostate cancer screenings at their dealerships the entire month of September (on specific dates) The screenings which are simple blood draws start: 9/9, 9/15, 9/22 and 9/30.
Sep 07, 2015•11 min
Jade Harrell with Jacque Land, Executive Director, 100 Black Men and Jared Kendall, Co-Chair of PCSARW 100 Black Men Prostate Cancer & Awareness Walk Saturday, September 12, 2015 Harris-Stowe State University 3026 LaClede Avenue St. Louis, MO 63103 www.100blackmenstl2015.kintera.org 314-367-7778
Sep 05, 2015•20 min
Jade Harrell with Kevin Doll, Jr. Board President and Maria Chandler, Events Coordinator with Angel's Arms. Angels’ Arms is dedicated to providing and supporting loving homes for foster children by keeping brothers and sisters together within a nurturing family until a forever home is found. Over the past fifteen years, Angels’ Arms has served over 350 children. The number of children living in the Angels’ Arms homes fluctuates, but each home can accommodate up to 6 children at any given time. 1...
Aug 22, 2015•13 min
AUG. 29th! Don't miss this exciting event for 6th - 12th graders focused on Sound Minds and Sound Bodies - at Belleville High School-East! Jade Harrell with Dr. Dawn Porter, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Family Renewed and former St. Louis Rams Rookie of the Year and Super Bowl XXXIV Champion, Roland Williams. The Sharing Our Stories event focuses on youth, 6th grade and higher, using a fast pace interactive educational forum emphasizing the connection between mental and physical wellness f...
Aug 22, 2015•19 min
Jade Harrell with Cillah Hall,Founder/ Senior Publicist GAZELLE STL Magazine and Co-Founder of Missouri Fashion Week along with Jenita Hladyshewsky, Regional Program Director with Connections to Success. Missouri Style Week 2015 Dates: August 28, 2015 6:00 am - August 28, 2015 9:00 pm Organizer: Lynda Keeton Email: Lkeeton@connectionstosuccess.org Location: Westport Plaza
Aug 22, 2015•16 min
Jade Harrell with Sandra Callier, niece of 2015 NBA Hall of Fame Inductee, JoJo White. Boston Celtics legend, JoJo White, will be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame on September 11, 2015 in Springfield, MA. He will be home for the Labor Day weekend and the family is planning a surprise All White Affair to honor his accomplishment. He has inspired his family, friends and countless fans with his work ethic, integrity, perseverance, dedication and humbleness on and off the court. Mr. White, affecti...
Aug 22, 2015•13 min
Jade Harrell with Amber Simpson, PhD., CEO and Founder of Vernare Charter School. "Building Sustainable Communities One School At A Time". Mission: To produce "scholar citizens"--students demonstrating strong academic achievement, environmental stewardship and advancement of community. This mission is based on three objectives: To provide a rigorous K-12 education preparing students for both the highest levels of academic achievement and preparation for entry and success in the workforce To prov...
Aug 22, 2015•18 min
Jade Harrell with Stacie Owens, a 38-year-old mother of two who works as a nurse and was just diagnosed with breast cancer. She has an incredible story but it is her incredible resolve, hope and faith that will inspire you! Individuals diagnosed with breast cancer who need assistance paying their insurance premiums can now contact Gateway to Hope for help through the organization’s newly launched Insurance Premium Program (IPP). The new program, funded entirely through corporate and private sect...
Aug 19, 2015•13 min
Jade Harrell with Mary Lee Salzer, Executive Director of Gateway to Hope. Gateway to Hope Launches Program to Help Breast Cancer Patients with Insurance Premiums. Breast cancer touches everyone, regardless of income, gender or insurance coverage. The mission of Gateway to Hope is to secure comprehensive medical care and provide financial assistance for individuals in need diagnosed with or at high risk for developing breast cancer. Support for Gateway to Hope is made possible through generous co...
Aug 19, 2015•17 min
Jade Harrell with radio pioneer, Bernie Hayes, St. Louis Black Radio Hall of Fame. Presents Some of the Best of "Soul Radio". A tribute and celebration to honor the achievements, contributions and triumphs of "Soul Radio" and the many African American personalities that contributed so much to the industry. Saturday, August 15, 2015 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sun Theatre 3627 Grandel Square St. Louis, MO 63108 Tickets and info call 314-837-3349 Vintage Vinyl 314-721-4096...
Aug 08, 2015•22 min
Jade Harrell with Dan Fox, Communications Manager, American Red Cross Donate blood through the Red Cross in final weeks of summer! The American Red Cross urges blood donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help prevent a blood shortage. Blood donations often decline in August as final summer vacations are planned and back-to-school activities ramp up. On average, during the summer months, about two fewer donors give blood at each Red Cross blood drive than what is needed. Donations are ne...
Aug 08, 2015•14 min
Jade Harrell with Pastor Willis Johnson of Wellspring Church and Pastor Steve Lawler of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Ferguson. "We Are All Ferguson" will bring community business leaders, schools, nonprofits, clergy and others to spearhead discussions, panels, conversations, workshops, prayer, and more. All programs will take place at Wellspring Church, 33 S. Florissant Rd., Ferguson, 63135. To register and for up-to-date information visit: WeAreAllFerguson.org. It’s been a tumultuous year ...
Jul 31, 2015•21 min
Jade Harrell joined by Michael Holmes, Founder and president of Rx Outreach, sharing great news about their prescription medication non-profit organization and pharmacy. Since 2010, they have saved patients more than $320 million in prescription medication costs. Details for the fundraising event: Are you a true Cardinals Fan? Cocktails on the Track & Ultimate Fan Experience at the home of the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, August 7th at 6pm Contact Julie Reed to register 314-627-6201 Make Memo...
Jul 31, 2015•9 min
Jade Harrell with Reena Hajat Carroll, Executive Director of Diversity Awareness Partnership. DAP offerings FREE Listen. Talk. Learn. Dialogue Across Difference Facilitation Sessions (LTL) Our goal during these sessions is to convene members of the community and begin healing together during trying times surrounding race relations and unconscious bias. Any individual or group interested in learning how to navigate difficult dialogue around these topics is encouraged to register for these trainin...
Jul 20, 2015•20 min
The Korey Johnson Foundation hosts the CanSkate 2015 back to school skate party for kids ages 6-13 at St. Nicks Skate Rink, 1805 Lucas Avenue on August 8th from 5-9pm. Every child that skates gets a backpack full of school supplies (while supplies last) and the admission is simply their philanthropy! That’s right! Kids bring 5 non-perishable food items to get in, have a great time and get ready for back to school! CanSkate 2015 August 8th at St. Nicks. Call 314-732-7771 for more info and to give...
Jul 13, 2015•8 min
Jade Harrell with guest(s): Dr. E Lance McCarthy Ferguson 1000 Jobs, in collaboration with SLATE, The American Job Center and the Ferguson Community Center are hosting a hiring event Saturday July 18th from 9am to 12pm. To register online: 1. Go to https://jobs.mo.gov/ 2. Sign in or create an account 3. Click on Find a Job 4. In the Keyword (or Job # Order) Put in order #11253293 5. FERGUSON 1000 HIRING EVENT will appear as your result. Click on that link. 6. Scroll down and click on "How To App...
Jul 13, 2015•23 min
Jade Harrell GRANT’S FARM TEAMS UP WITH ST. LOUIS AREA FOODBANK TO FIGHT HUNGER Guests Can Receive Discounted Parking with Food Donation Grant’s Farm is partnering with the St. Louis Area Foodbank to raise awareness of those in need of food assistance in the St. Louis community. On Saturday July 18, Grant’s Farm will host a food drive where guests are invited to bring canned or packaged food to the farm. For every item donated, guests will receive $1 off parking, and there is no food donation li...
Jul 12, 2015•3 min
Jade Harrell with guest(s): HS TO COLLEGE CENTER Laura Winter, Project Manager with interns Free college counseling and financial aid advice is available this summer at the High School to College Center! The High School to College Center offers free help for students with questions about: financial aid, admissions, housing or any aspects of the transition to college! No appointment necessary. Drop-in June 1st through July 31st at the High School to College Center in the Delmar Loop. 618 N. Skink...
Jul 12, 2015•12 min
Jade Harrell with Ethan Barnett, Vice President, Pride St. Louis The 2015 PrideFest will be held on June 26-28, 2015 at Soldiers’ Memorial in Downtown St. Louis, Missouri Friday, June 26 – 4:30pm to 11:30pm Saturday, June 27 – 11am to 9:30pm Sunday, June 28 – 11am to 7:30pm (Parade begins at 12 noon) The mission of Pride St. Louis is “To foster an understanding of and equality for the LGBT community in the general population by raising awareness through educational programs and events ultimately...
Jun 27, 2015•9 min
Taking Arts Ministry to a Higher Level! Jade Harrell with Tamara Crawford-ThomasFounder and Artistic Director and Trynai Braselman of SHABACH ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS MINISTRY Shabach Artistic Expressions Ministry is a not-for-profit, Christian-based, traveling, repertory theater company that encompasses all artistic genres. Their mission is to provide quality faith-based performing artistry and performing arts instruction to men, women, boys and girls of all races and ethnicities, in order to uplif...
Jun 27, 2015•30 min
Jade Harrell with Khalia Collier, Owner and General Manager of the St. Louis Surge women's basketball team. Khalia shares her passion and purpose for community, basketball, women's sports and the 2014 National Championsip St. Louis Surge winning team. Home Opener June 13th, 2015 University of Missouri St. louis 225 Mark Twain Building St. Louis, MO www.stlsurgbasketball.com **All basketball players, grades k-12 admitted free when wearing team uniform or jersey for all Surge home games!!...
Jun 13, 2015•10 min
Jade Harrell with Alex J. Stallings, Director of Advocacy and Communications with Deaconess and Evan Krauss, Director of East Side Aligned. Children and families are invited to join the community leaders for an open house at the recreation complex featuring inflatable games, music, face painting, a balloon artist, a reptile show, dance performances and more! Day will also include informational tables, policy workshops and a session on advocacy for parents. All activities are free and open to the...
Jun 13, 2015•21 min
Jade Harrell and Orlando "Pretty Boy" Watson share his story of triumph that initiated the "I'm A Survivor" All-White Cancer Foundation Benefit & Awareness Gala. Hear his true story of survival as he battled the disease that has riddled his family. After losing several loved ones to cancer, Orlando defied the prognosis of the doctors who recommended amputation and harmful cancer-promoting treatments as a first response. Learn from Mr. Watson's experience and don't miss the celebration, educa...
Jun 10, 2015•27 min
On today's Community Connections w/ Jade Harrell: Who Who in Diversity and Who is Annie Malone today? First, Jade Harrell with Ericca Willis, Publisher of Who's Who Diversity in Color. Who's Who Diversity in Color profiles ethnic minority leaders, highlighting their professional endeavors, talents and ingenuity in an annual event and book. Get the details behind the well-timed book and specifics about the unveiling event happening May 14th, 2015 at Ballpark Village PBR 601 Clark Street, STL MO 6...
May 02, 2015•28 min
Jade Harrell with Dr. Flint Fowler, President of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis. As part of a greater strategy for proactive expansion and deeper impact into communities and neighborhoods where kids need us most, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis is planning to open a new Club to serve youth ages 6-18 in Ferguson and the surrounding communities. Starting this summer, a new Boys & Girls Club will open in Ferguson Middle School, located at 701 January Avenue, to serv...
Apr 25, 2015•23 min
H-HELPING E-EVERYONE A-ACCEPT L-LOVE Discover H.E.A.L. 2015, a Creative Arts Showcase at Kiener Plaza ~ Sponsored by D.F.P.M Our guest is Tiffiney J. Mills, Founder What better way to reflect, bridge gaps, ease tensions, and connect all walks of life, than through talented artists of all kinds, great food, and powerful St. Louis area leaders delivering uplifting messages of hope? The St. Louis-based organization, H.E.A.L. – Helping Everyone Accept Love, will kicked off this spring in high ge...
Apr 23, 2015•23 min
GUESTS: March for Babies - St. Louis 2015 Date: Saturday, April 25, 2015 Time: 9:00AM Registration Time: 8:00AM Langenberg Field in Forest Park 5620 Grand Dr St. Louis, MO 63112 Get your friends, family and co-workers to join us and walk to support the health of all babies. The St. Louis March for Babies is April 25 at Forest Park – it’s a great event for families with lots of child-friendly activities! Your real reward is knowing that you’re helping babies. St. Louis Treasurer Tishaura O. Jones...
Apr 19, 2015•24 min
