Summer Hours, Brighter Days: Supporting Our Staff As the summer season begins, so does a small but meaningful shift at DGCKids—our updated summer hours! Starting this week, the Center will be open: Monday–Thursday: 8 am to 5 pmFriday: 8 am to 11:30 am This seasonal schedule gives our dedicated team a little extra breathing room…
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DGCKids Center UPDATE The Center will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 27, with our summer hours:Monday–Thursday: 8 am to 5 pmFriday: 8 am to 11:30 am Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday weekend. #DGCKids
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Celebrating Community and Connection on Give STL Day Happy Give STL Day! 💙 If you’d like to support DGCKids, you can do so here: https://www.givestlday.org/organization/dgckids Today, we’re celebrating the power of community and the incredible nonprofit organizations working daily to support children with visual impairments and their families across the Greater St. Louis area. Your…
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We’re excited to welcome Kiarra Kirksey to the DGCKids team as our new Administrative Assistant! Kiarra joins us with a strong background in office management, administrative support, and customer service. Most recently, she served as Office Manager at Youth In Need, where she was the first point of contact for families—coordinating schedules, organizing communication, maintaining…
Read MoreOn April 27, 2025, our community came together for Celebration for Sight, a day filled with joy, connection, and inclusion for families of children with visual impairments. From face painting and music to tandem bike rides and sensory activities, it was a day that perfectly captured the heart of DGCKids, supporting families while celebrating every…
Read More32 Hours. One Goal. Limitless Possibility. August 26-27, we’re coming together for DGCKids: Day of Giving—a 32-hour, community-wide campaign to raise $400,000 in support of children who are blind or visually impaired and the families who love them. Together, we’ll shine brighter than ever before. Why Your Gift Matters Every dollar raised during this campaign…
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Helping Kids See the World More Clearly: Free Vision Screenings at DGCKids Did you know that vision problems in young children are often hard to detect—but early detection can make a big difference? At DGCKids, we believe every child deserves the chance to see the world clearly. That’s why we offer free vision screenings for…
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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…
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Josh’s journey is a powerful testament to the mission of Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments: empowering children who are blind or visually impaired to reach their full potential. Diagnosed with Congenital Glaucoma, Josh began his path at DGCKids at age two, where he received the support and resources needed to thrive! Today,…
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At DGCKids, we know that meaningful connections strengthen our mission to support children with visual impairments and their families. That’s why we’re excited to welcome Anne Silea as our Director of Community Engagement! Anne is no stranger to DGCKids—she previously led our community engagement efforts for more than six years, and we are grateful to…
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