Our Blog: where do you stand?

Pat says:

Tue, September 02, 2008 at 2:09:pm

How about considering St. Louis Public Schools effort to recruit families into the city schools’ Parents as Teachers program? Talk about a localized community effort that could have long-term benefits for the community! This could really tap Standing PR’s expertise at reaching targeted audiences through unconventional means.

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Faith Sandler says:

Wed, September 03, 2008 at 11:17:am

As a representative of one of the beneficiary organizations (The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis), I can attest to the rigor and professionalism of The Standing Partnership’s commitment.  There are times when “pro bono” consultation is worth just about what you pay for it… We have not found that to be the case with Standing Partnership.  While our project has not concluded, we have already learned a great deal from the process.  Thoughtful expertise is quite a gift.

Cathy Dunkin says:

Wed, September 03, 2008 at 11:38:am

Pat ... We have added the Parents as Teachers program for the St. Louis Public Schools to our 2009 nomination list for our team voting in November.  We have enjoyed working with Parents as Teachers for several years, and agree with you that this particular program would have major positive community impact.  Thanks for the idea!
Faith ... Thanks for the kind words!  Our team is truly enjoying our work with the Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis and feel we can help make a difference in your group’s positive impact, too.

Wendy Brown says:

Fri, September 05, 2008 at 9:50:am

I would like to commend Standing Partnership for their leadership in making a difference in their communities!  We have been fortunate to have Marijean work with our company, and to watch her share her knowledge with our broader nonprofit community through seminars and consulting services.  She is a pro!
I would like to suggest the Center for Nonprofit Excellence as a possible community partner for the upcoming year.  We are a new organization (under 2 years) but we serve more than 200 area nonprofits/businesses directly through their memberships and more than 1,000 people weekly through our e-newlsetter and website. 
Working with the CNE would benefit hundreds of organizations that impact thousands of people in our community.

Amanda Doyle says:

Wed, September 10, 2008 at 12:19:pm

I’m going to throw in the hat of Childgarden Child Development Center (in the easternmost part of the CWE) for consideration: our kiddo just started attending daycare there, and we were drawn by its mission of integrating children who need therapeutic services of various kinds (physical, speech, behavioral) and “just-plain kids,” as I call ‘em. It’s a feel-good kind of place, full of incredibly dedicated professionals, and I know they could use Standing Partnership’s expertise in letting more folks know about their admirable mission and daily triumphs with the littlest St. Louisans! So many more need to know.

Michaela Tighe says:

Mon, October 27, 2008 at 12:05:pm

Please consider working with Computers4Kids!  We are a nonprofit after-school technology mentoring program for low-income middle and high school youth living in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area.  Our students take advantage of access to an independent learning lab, educational workshops, one-on-one mentoring, and access to a home computer… all free of charge!  Computers4Kids’ innovative programming has been recognized locally and throughout the state.  We are looking for new and creative ways to present our message, particularly since we rely tremendously on the dedicated efforts of volunteer mentors recruited from the community, and the generosity of individuals who donate computer equipment that is refurbished and given out to our students.