Press Releases

  1. EDGEWOOD CHILDREN’S CENTER ANNOUNCES ELKE HANSEN AS DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES
    Elke Hansen has joined Edgewood Children’s Center as director of residential treatment services.
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  2. Missouri Coalition of Children’s Agencies Carmen Schulze Joins Great Circle as Vice President, Chief Public Affairs Officer
    In this era of economic upheaval, the needs of children and families appear caught in the undertow of crushing waves of budget deficits and budget balancing.
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  3. The Mission Continues Brings Their Summer Service Slam to Edgewood with Over 200 Volunteers
    Volunteers gathered at Edgewood Children’s Center on Saturday, August 27 morning for the final project of The Mission Continues’ Summer Service Slam, a service campaign in partnership with Fox Sports Midwest.
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  4. 25TH ANNUAL ST. LOUIS GOLF CLASSIC FOR KIDS TEES OF FOR LOCAL CHILDREN IN NEED
    The 25th Annual St. Louis Golf Classic for Kids teed off on Monday, June 13 at Glen Echo Country Club in Normandy, Missouri. Co-presenting sponsors were Archway Sales and Zoltek Companies.
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  5. EDGEWOOD CHILDREN’S CENTER HONORS VOLUNTEERS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR KIDS
    Each year, Edgewood Children’s Center in Webster Groves receives invaluable support from dedicated community volunteers.
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  6. RICHMOND HEIGHTS GIRL SCOUT CREATES LIBRARY FOR KIDS IN RESIDENTIAL CARE AT EDGEWOOD CHILDREN’S CENTER
    When Molly Flood– a Girl Scout and junior at Villa Duchesne High School– was faced with the task of choosing a volunteer project for her Girl Scout Gold Award, she chose something close to her heart: books.
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  7. Free Week-Long Camp for St. Louis County Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum
    Meramec Adventure Learning Ranch, a Great Circle agency, is offering two week-long camps for families with children on the autism spectrum...
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  8. NR_Self_Harming_Awareness_Day_Seminar
    Seminar for Parents on March 2 at Edgewood Children’s Center. March 1 is National Self-Injury Awareness Day. Self injury is a perplexing behavior and one that can render a parent feeling helpless...
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  9. 2010 State Tax Credits Available to Supporters of Great Circle
    State of Missouri Tax Credits are currently available for charitable contributions to Great Circle. Donations of $1,000 or more from individuals or businesses may be eligible if received by December 27...
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  10. JOIN MOBIL ON THE RUN AS THEY TEAM UP WITH GREAT CIRCLE TO BRING HOLIDAY CHEER TO LOCAL CHILDREN
    Beginning November 26, drop off a new, unwrapped toy at participating Mobil On the Run stores this holiday season and make the holidays brighter for a child in need!
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  11. Generous Groups Make Fall Donations
    (October 6, 2010) – Two local groups have gotten into the spirit of giving this fall, raising funds for the children and families of Great Circle.
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  12. S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES to Host Open House at Edgewood Children’s Center: Introducing Revolutionary Treatment Program for Self-Injurers
    (September 20, 2010) – This Friday, September 24, 2010, new partners Edgewood Children’s Center and S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES® will be hosting an open house to introduce their new programs for self-injurers
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  13. Great Circle Kids and Families are Counting Down to Saturday’s Gateway Drags III
    (August 3, 2010) – For the second year in a row, the children of Great Circle and its member agencies Boys & Girls Town of Missouri and Edgewood Children’s Center will get an VIP experience at the high-octane Hardee’s Gateway Drags III.
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  14. NR ECC SAFE Launch 2010
    (July 27, 2010) – Edgewood Children’s Center, a leading provider of treatment services for children and youth with behavioral and emotional disorders, is partnering with S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES®
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  15. NR STL Josh Burnett Bar Mitzvah Gift 2010
    (July 27, 2010) – When deciding what to do for his bar mitzvah project, 13-year-old Josh Burnett, an eighth grader at Parkway Central Middle School, told his mother Robyn he wanted to collect soccer equipment for kids less fortunate than him.
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  16. NR ECC Volunteer Awards Jackson 2010
    (June 30, 2010) - From assisting in the classrooms to raking leaves to spending time with kids, volunteers at Edgewood Children’s Center in Webster Groves
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  17. NR ECC Volunteer Awards Langenberg 2010
    (June 30, 2010) - From assisting in the classrooms to raking leaves to spending time with kids, volunteers at Edgewood Children’s Center in Webster Groves
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  18. NR ECC Volunteer Awards Kusmecs 2010
    (June 21, 2010) - From assisting in the classrooms to raking leaves to spending time with kids, volunteers at Edgewood Children’s Center in Webster Groves
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  19. NR ECC Volunteer Awards Roberts 2010
    (June 21, 2010) - From assisting in the classrooms to raking leaves to spending time with kids, volunteers at Edgewood Children’s Center in Webster Groves...
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  20. NR ECC Residential Autism 2010
    (May 24, 2010) – Edgewood Children’s Center, a leading provider of day treatment and educational services to children with autism spectrum disorders for more than 12 years...
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  21. NR ECC Chefs Night Out 2010
    (April 8, 2010) The Club Managers Association of America-St. Louis Chapter will host the 15th annual Chefs’ Night Out to benefit Edgewood Children's Center on Monday, April 19, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. at Meadowbrook Country Club in Ballwin.
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  22. Boys & Girls Town of Missouri & Edgewood Children’s Center Unveil Merged Agency Name: Great Circle
    (February 17, 2010) The final step in the merger between two of Missouri’s leading children’s social service agencies was completed today when the agencies announced the name of the new organization, to be called Great Circle.
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  23. Edgewood Children’s Center & The Gumbo Shop Spice Up Thanksgiving
    (November 12, 2009) The fourth annual Cajun turkey fry will take place on Edgewood's campus the week of Thanksgiving to raise funds for Edgewood's programs.
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  24. The Saigh Foundation Awards Edgewood Children’s Center $15,000 for Children's Healthcare
    (November 11, 2009) The Saigh Foundation has awarded Edgewood a $15,000 grant which will be used towards Edgewood’s Healthcare Program. To date, The Saigh Foundation has given a total $180,000 to Edgewood.
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  25. Senator Eric Schmitt presents 175th Anniversary Proclamation to Edgewood Children’s Center
    (July 15, 2007) State Senator Eric Schmitt presented Edgewood Children’s Center’s Board of Directors with a Senate Proclamation to acknowledge Edgewood’s 175 years of service to Missouri children and families.
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  26. Boys & Girls Town of Missouri and Edgewood Children’s Center Combine Agencies to Expand Services to Children and Families
    (May 27, 2009) Combining operations will facilitate access to services for children and families, enhance use of state funds and donor support by creating efficiencies and encouraging service innovation.
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  27. Safeco Insurance and AHM Financial Group Support Edgewood Children's Center
    (May 19, 2009) The AHM financial group announced today that Safeco Insurance has donated $5,000 to Edgewood Children's Center to support children’s treatment programs. AHM Financial Group has been a long-standing supporter of Edgewood.
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  28. Target Corporation Among Edgewood Children’s Center 2009 Volunteer Award Recipients
    (April 20, 2009) Edgewood honored nine volunteers with Circle of Caring volunteer awards at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast at St. Louis Country Club.
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  29. Verizon Wireless Awards $9,500 Grant to Edgewood Children's Center
    (March 26, 2009) Funds help create a virtual office for case managers.
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  30. Spring Sale to Benefit Four St. Louis Charities
    (March 25, 2009) Edgewood has teamed up with Design Ideas to bring a limited-time outlet sale to St. Louis from May 2 - 25 at the old Schnucks building at Highway 141 and Big Bend Boulevard.
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  31. Edgewood Children's Center Celebrates 175 Years of Service to the Community
    (February 9, 2009) Kids at Heart 175th Anniversary Gala fund-a-need auction raised $55,000 for Edgewood's Residential Treatment program.
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  32. Edgewood Children's Center Celebrates 175 Years of Service to the Community
    (January 16, 2009) Kids at Heart 175th Anniversary Gala will take place February 7 at the Chase Park Plaza to kick off a year of celebrations.
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  33. Edgewood Children's Center & The Gumbo Shop Spice Up Thanksgiving
    (October 13, 2008) The third annual Cajun Turkey Fry will take place on Edgewood's campus the week of Thanksgiving. Order your turkey today!
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  34. Annual Wine Tasting to Benefit Edgewood Children's Center
    (September 16, 2008) Come experience an evening unlike any other on Saturday, November 15, when Edgewood hosts its annual wine and cuisine tasting event, In The Vineyard, at Plaza Frontenac.
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  35. Edgewood Children's Center Elects New Executive Committee
    (August 7, 2008) Nine new directors join Board of Directors roster.
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  36. Annual Polo Picnic to Benefit Edgewood Children's Center
    (May 15, 2008) Come watch one of the oldest and most exciting sports around on Saturday, June 21, when St. Louis Benefit Polo plays a charity polo match for Edgewood.
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  37. Edgewood Children's Center Receives $3,000 from Missouri Restaurant Association
    (January 31, 2008) The Missouri Restaurant Association presented Edgewood with a check for $3,000 at the MRA & Greater St. Louis Restaurant Association’s 2008 Restaurateurs Salute to Service Awards on January 27.
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  38. Edgewood Children's Center Receives $300,000 Grant
    (January 9, 2008) William R. Orthwein, Jr. and Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation Grant to Fund New Roof
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