Our 2026 Mission
We at The Mission Attempt believe To Love is to Help. Having recently secured our own 501c3 status and listing in Guidestar, we are working hard to expand our reach.
Our fundraising will go to the projects listed here. Our community includes generous and committed donors from all over the St. Louis area and nationwide. We are on a mission. Join us!
- Hope for the Holidays event in December, when we help 50+ families and 100+ children
- Emergency Assistance Program to help families who have unexpected life events
- Back-to-School Supplies Event in partnership with the NCJW-STL
- Juneteenth Utility Disconnection Assistance
- Our Jolly July Gala celebrating the best of North St. Louis County
December: Hope for the Holidays Delivered!
Our sixth Hope for the Holidays event was our biggest yet! Our Lucas Elementary School venue, sponsored by St. Louis County Councilwoman Rita Days, was the perfect Winter Wonderland setting to welcome our 47 families, including 129 children. Thanks to our many donors who made this day possible (see below). It’s not too late to add your name to the list! Many thanks to Carl The Creator for capturing the smiles in the many photos below.
Thanksgiving Gift Card Giveaway
+The Mission Attempt gave away 50 $100 gift cards to families for Thanksgiving. We are thankful for the generosity of our donors who made this possible, as well as Schnucks for the gift cards, and Wraggs to Riches, for hosting the gift card pickup.
Helping Kids Be Ready for School!
During two weekends in August, The Mission Attempt helped distribute backpacks and other school supplies in partnership with the National Council of Jewish Women – STL.Thanks to Koffee Ko for hosting one of the giveaways.
2025 Jolly July Gala: A Celebration of St. Louis Bright Lights
The Mission Attempt held its fourth Jolly July Gala celebrating the best of North St. Louis County and beyond on July 26th! We honored businesses and individuals who have put their heart and soul into our community.
This event is made possible thanks to the generous Reiko Sen Award from Race Forward.
Emergency Fund: North County Tornado Relief
The Mission Attempt has a fund every year to help families in an emergency (for example, Juneteenth Utility Reconnection, fire damage recovery and funeral assistance for families facing sudden and tragic loss). This year’s area-wide disaster had us mobilizing to help, and quickly. The Mission Attempt gave Paraquad $500 towards tornado relief on Thursday, May 29. In addition, we are helping two families with their needs.
Juneteenth Utility Assistance
This year The Mission Attempt helped four families facing hardship get reconnected to their electricity in the heat of the summer. We do this every year to celebrate Juneteenth! Thank you to our donors who helped us help them. This allows families to have air conditioning, electricity for lights and refrigeration for their food.
What our families are saying about us
Thanks to the mission attempt! We are forever grateful for the love that you have shown my Grand babies at Christmas. Happy Holiday to all and be blessed in all that you do…
– @Hershey Kiss
Special thank you to…THE MISSION ATTEMPT for making this Christmas extra special for my girls! Been a tough year for a lot of us and you did an amazing job helping 40 families including mine! Happy Holidays!
– Monica Marie
THANKS MISSION ATTEMPT ALOT. THEY LOVE EVERYTHING
– Mona
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS
You can be part of The Mission Attempt in North St Louis County. Join these generous supporters and become one of our 2025 sponsors!
Diamond sponsor $20,000+
Rita B. Keefe Charitable Foundation
Platinum sponsors $10,000+
Margie Simon and Trudy Busch Valentine
Gold sponsors $1,000+
Laura Cohen, Margaret Donnelly, The Giving Branch, Peter Gregory, Martha Hogan
Silver sponsors $500+
Hon. Rita Days, Nancy Litz, M1 Bank, Hon. Becky Patel, Laura Stanton & David LaGesse, Matthew Rossiter, Priya Sudarsanam
Bronze sponsor $250+
CNB St. Louis Bank, Hon. Michele DeShay, Sheila Greenbaum, Scott Intagliata, Lance LeComb, Shannan Nienkemper, Adolphus Pruitt, Debbie Rabinovich, Veronica Morrow Reel, Rebecca Richardson, Phillip Ruth, Thomasina Sargent, Lori Setton, Karen Tokarz, Mark Utterback, Kristin Weber
Friends of the Mission Attempt
Annette Alhamed, Tammie Battles, Susan Block, Jonathan Bolden, Susan Bower Lindsay Branch, Nikki Bryant, Lynne Casey, Jean Cavender, Lisa Cobb, Toni Easter, Tim Eby, Nicole Smith Estell, Ashati Faulkner, Sarah Felts, Roberta Frank, Hon. Nicole Greer, Kathy Greminger, Trish Gunby, Tamashio Hawkins, Guan Hollins, Andre Jackson, Enzell Jackson, Titisha Jackson, Sarah James, Jeanne Kirkton, Andrew Klinkhammer, Jacob LaGesse, Kate Lawder, Keisha Malone, Teona McGhaw-Ward, Trevion McGhaw, Margo McNeil, M’Evie Mead, Marcia Mellitz, Katie Meyer, Edward Moore, Melinda Moore, Cher Pace, Ellen Reed-Fox, Clardy Reel Jr., Clarissa Reel, Allison Reilly, Mary Rudy, Lamar and Valerie Sacas, Regina Starks, Aimee Wehmeier, Amy Williams, Keisha Williams, Lillie Mae Williams, Laura Winter