A LITTLE
HOPE CAN
CHANGE STL
A LITTLE HOPE CAN CHANGE STL

We’re so excited to launch a wave of hope across our community. Get ready to share kindness, inspire others, and be part of something bigger.

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HOW SPREAD HOPE WORKS

Join The Movement

A simple act of kindness can create a ripple effect of hope in our community.
Follow these three steps to be part of the SpreadHopeSTL challenge!

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Get A Coin

Get a coin from one of our pickup areas, and learn about SpreadHopeSTL.

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Pass It On

Pass on your coin to someone who has inspired you
or shown you hope.

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Share Your Story

Share the story of hope you witnessed in the person you gave your coin to.

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Please share the story of who you gave your coin to.

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    Stories of Hope

    Discover moments of kindness, resilience, and hope that create lasting change, 
showcasing the power of even the smallest act of goodwill and charity.

    • Given by Mary Gerst

      Received by Alice Zieke

      In Work Bridgeton, MO

      This lady will drop everything to help you. She takes care of everyone more than herself. She has a heart of gold. She does not realize what she means to…

    • Given by Faye Weiland

      Received by Mike Price

      In Imperial

      Mike not only help the students at St. Joseph Imperial he helped a lady that was crying and sat and talked to her and gave her a tissue. He is…

    • Given by James Whitaker

      Received by Kathy Blattel

      In O'Fallon, St. Charles County

      Assumption Life Teen was preparing for their Luke18 retreat for the 8th graders who will be confirmed this spring. That weekend, during a 9am-9pm prep day, the teens were working…

    • Given by Vickie Hahn

      Received by Salt & Light Club

      In St. Louis City

      Salt and Light Club members, consisting of middle school students, spent time after school making 100 blessing bags (a bag of personal care items, snacks, and a note) for the…

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      Given by Nancy Tully

      Received by Lady on the beach

      In Florida

      On vacation I met a woman on the beach praying the rosary. I had just finished my Hallow session for the day and as it was on prayer, I thought…

    • Given by Chris Baechle

      Received by Kellie Jones

      In Cardinal Ritter Senior Services

      Kellie embodies what true service means both to our Residents and coworkers. I recently received a call from a Resident who was very complimentary of Kellie and how accommodating she…

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      Given by Debbie Koeller

      Received by Church members at Assumption

      In South St. Louis County

      This morning after Mass at Assumption Church in South County, I was encouraged to see the parishioners generously giving toiletry items to Saint Martha’s, a ministry of Catholic Charities. Way…

    • Given by Myco Wulkopf

      Received by Diana

      In St. Louis County

      My coworker and friend, Diana, cheered me up today with three warm hugs. That’s really all I needed. Life brings enough challenges. Sometimes, all you really need is a hug…she…

    • Given by Brian Thouvenot

      Received by Natalie Jablonski

      In Swansea, Illinois

      Natalie is a Swansea, IL resident and is running for local Trustee. She gave me hope by taking time to have a conversation that did not involve politics or some…

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      Given by Sean Witzke

      Received by Alex Suarez

      In Baden

      Alex Suarez is one of my best friends. For the last ten years, he’s been a constant presence in my life—first as a colleague, then as a roommate, an entrepreneur,…