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Show Me Something Good

Each month, the segment will highlight an organization that is doing something good for our community, and how you can get involved or benefit from the services should you need them.

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September 2026 Highlight: Anonymous Tips Help St. Louis CrimeStoppers Clear Cases

For people who want to help police but fear retaliation or simply don't want their identity known, St. Louis Regional...

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August 2026 Highlight: Home Sweet Home Supports Vulnerable Families Transitioning to Stable Housing by Providing them Furniture, Empowering Choice, and More

Working for a women’s shelter, Betsy Reznicek was getting tired of watching helplessly as her clients worked hard to come...

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July 2026 Highlight: Second Chances and Good Food how a Nonprofit Celebrates Chef Who Turned Prison Meals Into a Business

Deveion Hurse, after years of incarceration, transformed his life through St. Louis' Fathers and Families Support Center.

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June 2026 Highlight: From Prison to Paycheck – A St. Louis Dad’s Second Chance

Deveion Hurse, after years of incarceration, transformed his life through St. Louis' Fathers and Families Support Center.

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May 2026 Highlight: A Missouri couple was told their daughter couldn’t attend summer camp. So they built one.

Camp Circle Star, founded by Joe and Renee Eickmeier, offers a welcoming haven for children with special needs, prioritizing inclusivity...

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April 2026 Highlight: Quadruple amputee Marine credits Joshua Chamberlain Society with his survival through mental health crisis

United States Marine Cpl. Todd Nicely survived an IED explosion that left him a quadruple amputee, but he credits the...

March 2026 Highlight: ‘Kids in the Middle’ St. Louis nonprofit helps children cope with divorce through therapy

Sarah Barone, Chief Executive Officer of Kids in the Middle, a nonprofit that helps children cope with divorce and other...

February 2026 Highlight: Navy veteran overcomes cancer hurdles with Folds of Honor scholarship for daughter

Rebecca Jabouri, a Navy veteran, faces financial instability due to cancer. Folds of Honor's scholarship eases her burden, enabling her...

January 2026 Highlight: Covenant House Missouri shapes new beginnings for homeless youth

In the aftermath of a tornado in St. Louis, 20-year-old A.J., once homeless, finds purpose and hope at Covenant House...