Paraquad

If you grew up in St. Louis, you’re familiar with one question St. Louisans ask each other – “Where did you go to high school?” The question is innocuous and seeks to close the gap between strangers. With over 300,000 residents, that question is a shortcut to understanding someone’s background. 

“Where did you go to high school?” hints at neighborhoods, communities, shared experiences, and sometimes even family history. It is a uniquely St. Louis way of finding common ground in a city that, despite its size, still feels like a tightly woven web of connections.

That same spirit—of knowing where someone comes from and valuing their journey—is at the heart of Paraquad’s mission. For 55 years, Paraquad has been braided into the story of St. Louis, advocating for inclusion, independence, and equity for people with disabilities. Just like that familiar question seeks to understand and connect, Paraquad has spent more than half a century listening, uplifting voices, and ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, is seen, heard, and supported. 

In a city where relationships matter, Paraquad's legacy is a testament to what happens when community leads with empathy, respect, and purpose.

Because in St. Louis, we don't just ask where you're from—we care about where you're going. And for 55 years, Paraquad has walked alongside thousands of people on that journey. This isn’t just a legacy. It’s a promise: that everyone deserves to live with dignity, to be included, and to be known.

The next chapter of that story starts with all of us. 

Join us. Support the movement. Help us build a future where everyone belongs.

For one day – May 8 – we will raise $52,500 to support programs that support people’s story.

Together, we CAN make independence accessible.

#ISupportParaquad

Every gift counts!

• $50 covers the cost of items from the Farmer’s Market for youth in summer camp to learn how to purchase the items needed to create a healthy lunch.
• $100 covers the cost of hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, deodorant, etc…) for the Health Relationships curriculum.
• $150 covers the cost of 5 spools of filament for the Demo Center’s 3D printer to create adaptive devices.
• $250 covers the cost of supplies for one participant for the Continuing Education cooking class for one semester.
• $500 covers the cost of 10 grab bars for our Home Modifications Program to make an individual’s residence safe and more accessible.
• $1,000 provides half a scholarship for an annual gym membership to the Stephen A. Orthwein Center.

YOUR GIFT MULTIPLES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WHO WANT CHOICE AND OPPORTUNITY!

💥 Turn $1 Into $3 – Triple Your Impact Today! 💥

Thanks to $35,000 in generous matching gifts, every dollar you give will be matched 2:1! That means your $25 becomes $75. Your $100 becomes $300. You get the idea—your impact triples.

But here's the catch: once the $35,000 match is met, it’s gone!

Your gift will champion equity and independence for people with disabilities—and right now, it goes three times as far.

Don’t wait—help us unlock the full match and raise $52,500 for our mission.

🧡 Give now. Triple the change. Be part of something bigger.

$ 50 x 3 = $150

$ 100 x 3 = $300

$150 x 3 = $450

$250 x 3 = $750

$500 x 3 = $1,500

$1,000 x 3 = $3,000

For every dollar raised, more people with disabilities will have the opportunity to experience independence WITHOUT BARRIERS. Join us and say #ISupportParaquad!

Thank you for your generosity!