DGCKids Named a United Way Safety Net Agency for 2027–2029 We’re proud to share that DGCKids has been named one of United Way of Greater St. Louis’s Safety Net Agencies for 2027–2029! United Way’s Safety Net is a collaborative network of nonprofits that deliver essential services to meet the region’s most pressing needs, helping individuals…
Read MoreSave the Date for July 31!
Drinks, Desserts, and 75 Years of DGCKids! 75 years of changing lives, and we’re ready to celebrate with the people who made it possible: YOU! Join us for a happy hour to toast 75 years of supporting children who are blind or have a visual impairment. This is our chance to celebrate together — donors, partners,…
Read MoreA Conversation with Laura Hettiger
DGCKids in the Media — A Conversation Worth Having When a child is diagnosed with a visual impairment, families are often left with more questions than answers. Where do we go? Who do we call? What does this mean for our child’s future? That’s exactly why this conversation matters. Recently, DGCKids’ Anne Silea had the…
Read MoreImpact Report 2025
A Year Worth Celebrating — A Letter to Our Community By Andrew O’Dell, Chief Executive Officer As we mark our 75th anniversary, I find myself filled with gratitude, not just for how far we have come, but for the incredible community that makes this work possible every single day. Our 2025 Impact Report is here,…
Read MoreCelebrating 75 Years in 2026!
In 2026, DGCKids is celebrating a remarkable milestone: 75 years of supporting children with visual impairments and their families. Since our founding in 1951, DGCKids has grown into a vibrant, deeply connected community that lights the way for families—from a child’s earliest days through young adulthood. What began with a vision of support and inclusion…
Read MoreMeet the Family Support Specialist
DGCKids is excited to welcome Tenika Floyd, MSW, as our Family Support Specialist! Tenika relocated from Texas to St. Louis to join the DGCKids team, bringing with her a background as a foster parent and hands-on experience supporting children with disabilities. That combination has shaped a commitment to providing compassionate, individualized care to every child…
Read MoreVolunteer Appreciation Week
Thank You, Volunteers! National Volunteer Week | April 20–26, 2026 At DGCKids, volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. This National Volunteer Week, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible individuals and groups who show up, week after week, event after event, adventure after adventure, for children with visual impairments…
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Mimi Fishman Adventure Camp
This March, 13 DGCKids packed their bags, said goodbye to their families, and headed to Camp Lakewood for the annual Mimi Fishman Adventure Camp, and the two days that followed were full of memories and firsts. Two Days of Adventure Over March 7–8, campers took on some seriously exciting challenges: 🧗 Climbing a towering outdoor…
Read MoreVolunteers Needed for Tandem Adventurers!
Are you an avid cyclist? Do you want to share your love for the sport? Tandem Adventurers is searching for additional volunteers for this growing program. – Any experience is welcome! – You can train to be a Tandem Captain and learn how to ride a tandem bike with an incredible DGCKid – You can…
Read MoreDGCKids 2025 Scrapbook
DGCKids Year in Review 2025 (Facebook Video) by ssmith@dgckids.org At DGCKids, every year is filled with meaningful moments, and 2025 was no exception. As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with gratitude for the children, families, volunteers, staff, board members, and community partners who make our work possible every day. Our 2025…
Read MoreDancing with Gratitude
Thank you to all of the sponsors, patrons, and guests of the 35th Annual Holiday House – Up on the Rooftop! We’re dancing with joy, just like our favorite dancing Santas, thanks to your incredible support! Together, we raised almost $60,000 to help children who are blind or have a visual impairment and their families shine even brighter….
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Holiday House Silent Auction
Can’t make it Up on the Rooftop for Holiday House? No worries, you can still join the fun from home!Our Holiday House Silent Auction is officially open, and bidding runs through 8 pm on Thursday, December 11.From cozy getaways to local favorites, there’s something for everyone on your “nice” list. Register for the Silent Auction with the link below!Register…
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