Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis
Founded in 1933, Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis (Variety St. Louis) has been helping St. Louis-area children and teens with special needs for over 90 years. We empower Variety Kids, ages birth to 21, through access to vital medical equipment and therapy services as well as the opportunity to participate in innovative Camp and Performing Arts programs.
Variety St. Louis is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit (EIN#43-6078016), and all funds raised stay right here in St. Louis to help Variety Kids redefine their abilities.
Want more information? You can contact us via email at Info@VarietySTL.org or phone at 314-720-7700.
How We Empower Variety Kids
For over 90 years, Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis has transformed the lives of children with disabilities. Picture a child taking their first steps with a walker, speaking their first words through a communication device, or smiling with newfound confidence at the playground. Variety makes these moments possible by providing critical medical equipment, therapies, and innovative programs that insurance often won’t cover.
In just one year, the impact speaks volumes! Out of a total of 1,504 Variety Kids…
- 88% increased independence
- 89% improved socialization
- 93% enhanced self-esteem
- 94% developed essential skills
Why Support Variety Kids?
The demand for supporting children with disabilities has never been more critical. Rising healthcare costs leave many families struggling, forcing impossible choices between daily necessities like groceries and their child’s needs.
Variety breaks those barriers for families, providing specialized equipment, therapies, and programs that transform their lives—empowering children to make life-long friends, stand independently, and say “I Love You.”
When you support Variety, you invest in more than just programs- you're giving hope and the promise of a brighter future for every child.
Your belief can change everything. Together, we can ensure no child is left behind.