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Happy Women’s History Month!

It’s a great month, as we get an extra chance to celebrate the women who charted the path before us and the women who continue paving our way forward today.

From early on, women have played a vital role in my career: they dropped my name in rooms full of opportunities; they spoke affirmations over me when they saw my potential before I did; they told me to go for that job opportunity that felt out of my reach (this one 😉), and they told me that the big dreams I have for serving our community — are exactly what I should be doing.

Women have changed my path, and it’s my duty and honor to continue their legacy. I’m proud to work for a women-led firm, serve a woman-led client, and celebrate every month the strong, badass women we get to work alongside.

Here’s to women — together, we can be a step ladder, moving us all to greater heights.

• Opinion: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Moving Beyond Symbolism to Action
• Maryville University’s Kids Rock Cancer Turns 15
• CEC MECA Challenge: Students Tackle Civil Discourse
• Dreamline Pathways Offers Young Girls ‘Real World’ Experience to Foster Passion for and Diversify Healthcare
• Harris-Stowe Accredited by State Board of Education
• Internal Design: Success Requires Form and Function
• How the Kauffman Foundation is Tripling Down on its KC-Focused Strategy with Trio of High-Profile Hires
• The 14 Best Botanical Gardens In The South
• Seeing is Believing When it Comes to Perceptions of St. Louis
• MOCAN Offers Free Help to Parents, Students Filling out FAFSA Form
• Willie Nelson and Kermit the Frog Perform ‘Rainbow Connection’ Together for the First Time Ever in Texas
• Missouri’s Education Department Acknowledges System-Wide Issues Behind Subsidy Reimbursement Halt. Child Care Providers Seek Solutions
• Halloween Convention Brings Horror and Fun to The Dome
• Harris-Stowe State University Offer Top-Level Degrees, Programs, and Partnerships
• City of St. Louis Moves Forward with $15 Million to Help Fill Convention Center Expansion Funding Gap
• The Delta School’s Journey through the Make48 Competition
• Military and Law Enforcement Leaders Push for Childcare and Early Education Investments
• Missourians Back Initiative to Restore Abortion Rights by Small Margin, New Poll Finds
• Cortex Buys a Nonprofit’s Former HQ
• Congratulations to the FOCUS St. Louis 2024 What’s Right with the Region Award Honorees

3/20/24 – United WE’s National Civic Engagement Research Announcement (virtual) *FREE
United WE will host a virtual research release to announce findings from the first national study of women’s representation on local appointed boards. Join United WE as they discuss the research results, provide a better understanding of women’s underrepresentation, and demonstrate the impact of women’s involvement in civic leadership. Learn more.

3/21/24 – Legal Clinic at St. Louis Public Library – Central Branch *FREE
Join staff from Legal Services’ Children’s Legal Alliance, Education Justice Program and Legal Advocacy for Adults with Mental Illness program for a free legal clinic at St. Louis Public Library’s Central Branch (1301 Olive Street/63103) from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Learn more.

3/29/24 – MadeHER: Women’s HERstory Tea (St. Louis, MO)
Join Harris-Stowe’s Center of Innovation & Entrepreneurship for a tea-themed luncheon to celebrate the tradition of female leaders and entrepreneurs gathering to share success stories that celebrate, inspire, and educate in honor of Women’s History Month. This event will also celebrate the inaugural IgniteHxr Women’s Innovation League cohort, and the 2024 Women’s Herstory Award Honoree. Learn more.

4/11/-4/12/24 – Agility Coach Training (Kansas City, MO) *FREE
This 2-day, in-person training will allow you the opportunity to see first-hand the career resources The DeBruce Foundation has to offer for all individuals, youth to retirement. You will learn how to implement and facilitate these resources to make a difference in the lives of those you serve. Learn more.

4/25/24 – Civic Pride Explorer Series Event at The Muny (St. Louis, MO)
Join Explore St. Louis for the second installment of the 2024 Civic Pride Foundation Explorer Series when we visit The Muny! Explorers will not want to miss the opportunity for a behind-the-scenes experience at St. Louis’ iconic outdoor theater as they prepare for their 106th season boasting a seven-show lineup and newly renovated facilities. Learn more.

5/8/24 – Maryville’s Kids Rock Cancer Concert (St. Louis, MO)
In a Mother’s Day Tribute concert, Brian Owens will share songs from “Mom’s Playlist” in what is sure to become annual event. This event is a fundraiser for Kids Rock Cancer, a non-profit of Maryville University, which provides therapeutic music at no cost to children with a cancer diagnosis or sickle cell disease. Learn more.

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Opportunities via HiredUpMissouri.org

Strategic Communications Intern at The DeBruce Foundation