Ways to Give

Annual Gala Fundraiser

Each year, GSGBC is honored to host its annual winter gala. For three years, Club Havana – a Cuban-inspired evening of music, cocktails, dining, and entertainment – has brought together more than 300 revelers to help the Club build a sustainable future for our children.

For more information, contact Jeremy Kander at [email protected]

Annual Golf Classic

The Annual Golf Tournament began in 1993 and continues today. The Tournament, created by Gene Slay, brings together more than 300 golfers each year at Norwood Hills Country Club. Over the years, thousands of golfers, sponsors, auction contributors, volunteers, and attendees have come together to support the mission of the Club. The Golf Classic has raised more than 10 million dollars!

For more information, contact Jeremy Kander at [email protected]

Pillar Society

As part of the Club’s core curriculum, every child at GSGBC participates in the Character Counts Program. At the heart of this lifestyle education component are the Six Pillars of Character, which prepare young people to achieve healthy and successful lives in adulthood:

Citizenship $25,000 +
Caring $15,000 – $24,999
Fairness $10,000 – $14,999
Responsibility $5,000 – $9,999
Respect $2,500 – $4,999
Trustworthiness $1,000 – $2,499

The GSGBC Pillar Society celebrates this journey by bringing our philanthropic supporters and our youth together to promote the lifelong learning and character development presented at the Club on a daily basis.

Annually, Pillar Society members are recognized for their generosity in the Society Brochure, The Annual Report, and Club publications, unless you prefer to give anonymously. Every person who gives and every gift made is extremely important.

Join the Pillar Society today and empower the next generation! Please contact our Director of Development, Jeremy Kander, at (314) 685-4260 or [email protected] for more information.

Legends Society

The Legends Society honors and recognizes the generosity and vision of those who have included the Club in their estate plan. Through your membership in the Legends Society, you can become part of the legacy of Gene Slay’s Girls & Boys Club, ensuring that our mission of providing exemplary services to youth in St. Louis continues for future generations. Your willingness to be listed as a member of the Legends Society inspires others to follow your example.

To become a member of the Legends Society, please advise us in writing that Gene Slay’s Girls & Boys Club of St. Louis will be the recipient of your planned gift:

A bequest provision in your Will or Revocable Trust
A life income gift that names the Club as a remainder beneficiary, such as a charitable remainder trust, a charitable gift annuity, or a pooled income gift
A Charitable lead trust that provides income to the Club for a donor’s lifetime or a term of years
A gift or assignment of qualified retirement plan assets, such as an IRA, 401(k) or 403(b)
A gift of life insurance
A gift of real property
Certain other planned gifts

Benefits of Membership in the Legends Society include the satisfaction of knowing that your visionary leadership and dedication will help the Gene Slay’s Girls & Boys Club of St. Louis continue to provide exceptional programs for at-risk youth for years to come. In addition, we hope you will accept our invitation to attend special Legends Society gatherings each year with the Board of Directors, President and Executive Director to gain insight into the Club’s work, exciting achievements, and long-term plans.

Give Stock

Donating shares of appreciated stock gives you two additional benefits for your generosity: a tax deduction for the total value of your gift, and no capital gains tax on the additional money you made from the appreciation of the stock (YOP eligible). Plus, your contribution has a value to Gene Slay’s Girls & Boys Club now that is far greater than the price you paid for the stock originally.

Memorials and Tributes

Tribute gifts are a unique way to recognize family, special friends, or business colleagues. Gene Slay’s Girls & Boys Club of St. Louis can help you celebrate a special occasion such as a wedding, anniversary, birthday, retirement, or to remember a deceased loved one. Your gift makes a lasting contribution that supports our mission of serving at-risk youth.

Tributes will be listed in newsletters and the annual report for that year. A personalized acknowledgement of your gift will also be sent to the person(s) you designate.

Young Professional Leadership Association

The GSGBC Young Professional Leadership Association is a group of young men and women dedicated to the mission and continued future success of the Club. Our goals are to: (1) Increase awareness of GSGBC’s mission among young adults in the St. Louis metropolitan area; (2) Enhance the Club’s volunteer base; (3) Build future leadership for GSGBC; (4) Sustain the Club’s innovative and comprehensive programming for girls and boys by supplementing current fundraising efforts through membership and exciting, fun fundraising events. Join us in December for 12 Bars of Charity, and make sure to pick GSGBC when you register.

The cost of membership is $50 annually.

Reserve your Young Professional Leadership Association benefits today!

Benefits of membership include:

-Invitations to exclusive Young Professional Leadership Association events throughout the year
-GSGBC glassware
-GSGBC eco-friendly shopping tote
-Networking with like-minded professionals

Corporate Matching Gifts

Many companies sponsor matching gift programs that will match charitable contributions made by their employees. Please ask your Human Resources Department if your company matches gifts.