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!
NEW PROGRAM!
Father’s Day Appreciation Event!
New this summer, an event to support fathers in our community. Make a vision board with three goals for 2026 and win cool prizes! This event is open to the first 20 fathers that sign up. Refreshments will be served.
Father’s Day Appreciation Event
Sunday, June 21
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
City of Moline Acres Community Center
2454 Chambers, Moline Acres
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION:
Utility Reconnection Program
In honor of Juneteeth, we will pay $100 to Ameren for each North STL County family who applies on June 19. Save this page to come back to the link on that day.
Signups open and close on Friday, June 19.
If you want to donate to help a family get their electricity turned back on, click the button below!
SIGN UP BY JUNE 10!
Free school supplies and clothing for Back-to-school!
The Mission Attempt helps connect families with backpacks and other school supplies in partnership with the National Council of Jewish Women – STL. Sign up today for the event in August where kids get to “shop” for their FREE school supplies and clothing.
FREE Back-to-School Store Event
Saturday, Aug. 2
In Creve Coeur
SAVE THE DATE!
2026 Jolly July Gala: A Celebration of the best of North St. Louis!
The Mission Attempt will hold its fifth Jolly July Gala celebrating the best of North St. Louis County and beyond on Saturday, July 18th! We will honor businesses and individuals who have put their heart and soul into our community.
Tickets on sale now! Come as an individual, or grab your friends and get a table for 10! And please consider being a sponsor for this happy event!
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