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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. 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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11. 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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12. 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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13. 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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14. Edgewood Children's Center Elects New Executive Committee

    (August 7, 2008) Nine new directors join Board of Directors roster.

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15. 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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16. 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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17. 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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