Marygrove

Little is more heartbreaking than a child being removed from their home due to neglect, abuse, trauma, or abandonment. These early life experiences deeply influence the youth who come to Marygrove. Thankfully, most of us will never know what it’s like not to have a happy home, to fight for kindness, to search for food, to be safe for another day. But for our kids, their stories are different, more challenging, often more painful…and we are thankful we can be their safe haven in the midst of family chaos.

For 175 years, Marygrove, a ministry of Catholic Charities, has been a place where children, youth and families in need have found hope and healing. Marygrove provides treatment and support to young people struggling with the often debilitating emotional and behavioral issues resulting from abuse, neglect, and other trauma. As one of the only organizations in the St. Louis area to provide a comprehensive continuum of residential and community-based programs, including therapeutic residential treatment and foster care, transitional and independent living, and educational services, Marygrove transforms hundreds of lives each year.

Boys and girls arrive at Marygrove with immediate needs that include clean clothes, nutritious food, and a warm bed. On average, each child stays with us for 8 months. They learn social skills, obtain Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to help if they are behind a grade level, and receive much needed and often long overdue medical, dental, and vision care. We strive to meet every need our kids have while they live with us. When kids are hurting, there’s no time to wait for help.

We are everything to our kids while they are with us – home, parent, chef, teacher, friend. We enjoy outings, celebrate holidays, and birthday parties – all joyful experiences every child should have. 

We are so grateful to be a part of such a compassionate and generous community and participate in the annual Give STL Day on May 9, 2024. For 24 hours, our Board members and generous matching gift benefactors will challenge donors and the greater St. Louis community to put their best gifts forward in support of the kids who call Marygrove their home. Our goal is to raise $100,000!

That’s where YOU can help! Every gift you donate is QUADRUPLED on May 9, up to $100,000! For every $1 you give, Marygrove will receive $4. Every $1 will be matched by our generous benefactors to help us reach our goal of $100,000.