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.
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!
Get A Coin
Get a coin from one of our pickup areas, and learn about SpreadHopeSTL.
Pass It On
Pass on your coin to someone who has inspired you or shown you hope.
Share Your Story
Share the story of hope you witnessed in the person you gave your coin to.
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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…