We are beyond grateful to the amazing team of executives from Edward Jones who dedicated their afternoon to serve at DGCKids. Your hard work and enthusiasm truly made a difference! Here’s what this powerhouse team accomplished: Created over 30 tactile bags for our August graduates Labeled and postmarked save-the-dates for our Shining Light Gala on…
Read MoreTandem Adventurers Trip to a Cardinals Game
Tandem Adventures Captains + Kids Trip to a St. Louis Cardinals Game! It was a hot but fun afternoon at the ballpark for the GRADS group (school-age children). MindsEye provided an audio description of the game so everyone could enjoy the base hits, strikes, and home runs. It was an amazing, inclusive, and accessible experience…
Read MoreThe Shining Light Tree Lot
After careful consideration, the board has made the difficult decision to retire the Shining Light Tree Lot this year. This decision was not made lightly, as the Tree Lot has brought joy to many for the last 72 years. Unfortunately, after careful analysis, it became apparent that the Tree Lot has not been yielding the results…
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 program! – Any experience is welcome! – You can train to be a Tandem Captain and learn how to ride a tandem bike with an incredible DGC kid – You can…
Read MoreCelebration for Sight – Sunday, April 21!
On Sunday, April 21st, we’re embarking on a mission to raise $350,000 in just 32 hours! Every donation, no matter the amount, significantly impacts our cause. And here’s the exciting part: during those 32 hours, every gift you give will be QUADRUPLED! Yes, you read that right – for every $1 donated, Delta Gamma Center…
Read MoreFarewell to Run for Sight, Hello Celebration for Sight!
NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate ReleaseMarch 21, 2024 CONTACT: Lauren Sanders314-776-1300lsanders@dgckids.org Bright Futures Ahead: Unveiling the Magic of Celebration for Sight St. Louis, MO – Get ready to ignite the spirit of generosity and make a lasting impact as Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments (DGC) presents Celebration for Sight! After 32 years of cherished…
Read MoreAndrew O’Dell Transitions from Interim Director to Executive Director at Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments (DGC)
NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate ReleaseFebruary, 23, 2024 …
Read MoreIllinois Excellence in Education Award
Congratulations, Becky Lambert (M.S.Ed., COMS), on receiving the prestigious Illinois Excellence in Education Award on February 22, 2024! Her dedication and tireless efforts in positively impacting the lives of children with visual impairments truly exemplify the spirit of excellence in teaching.
Read MoreDelta Gamma Center Welcomes Lisa Rohr Back to the Team as Senior Program Director
NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 26, 2023 St. Louis, MO – Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments (DGC) is thrilled to announce the return of Lisa Rohr to our team. With an impressive 13-year tenure at the Center, Lisa rejoins us in the role of Senior Program Director. Having previously…
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