{"id":8999,"date":"2026-05-06T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=8999"},"modified":"2026-05-06T09:11:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T14:11:58","slug":"give-stl-day-teaching-our-kids-what-it-means-to-show-up-for-st-louis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/give-stl-day-teaching-our-kids-what-it-means-to-show-up-for-st-louis\/","title":{"rendered":"Give STL Day: Teaching Our Kids What It Means to Show Up for St. Louis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/givestlday.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"633\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/givestlday-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9002\" style=\"width:578px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/givestlday-edited.jpg 633w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/givestlday-edited-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of things we try to teach our kids as parents\u2014say \u201cplease\u201d and \u201cthank you,\u201d look both ways before crossing the street, and maybe don\u2019t use the couch as a WWE launch pad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But one lesson that doesn\u2019t always get as much attention? How to give back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s where <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.givestlday.org\/\">Give STL Day<\/a><\/strong> comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc99 What is Give STL Day?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Organized by the St. Louis Community Foundation, Give STL Day is a 24-hour online giving event that celebrates and supports the nonprofits that make the St. Louis region such a great place to call home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past decade, it has raised <strong>more than $34 million<\/strong> for <strong>1,000+ local nonprofits<\/strong>\u2014which is honestly incredible when you stop and think about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next Give STL Day is <strong>May 7, 2026<\/strong>, and it\u2019s a perfect chance to involve the kids in something bigger than themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udc67\u200d\ud83d\udc66 Why This Matters for Dads (and Kids)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our kids are always watching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They see how we treat others, how we respond when someone needs help, and how we show up for our community. Give STL Day gives us a built-in moment to model generosity\u2014and maybe even have a conversation that goes deeper than \u201cDid you brush your teeth?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/download.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"181\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/download.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9001\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca1 Simple Ways to Get Kids Involved<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep it simple. Keep it real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let the Kids Pick the Cause<\/strong><br>Give them a few options and let them choose where the donation goes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need a few ideas? Here are some awesome St. Louis organizations worth checking out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udc3e <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strayrescue.org\/\">Stray Rescue of St. Louis<\/a> \u2013 Perfect for animal lovers. They rescue and care for abandoned pets and help them find homes. (Yes, this will absolutely be the one your kids pick.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udd6a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.operationfoodsearch.org\/\">Operation Food Search<\/a> \u2013 Helps feed families across the region and fights food insecurity. A great way to talk with kids about helping neighbors in need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf93 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bgcstl.org\/\">Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis<\/a> \u2013 Provides safe spaces, mentorship, and opportunities for kids to learn and grow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfa8 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.magichouse.org\/\">The Magic House<\/a> \u2013 A favorite for local families that focuses on hands-on learning and creativity for kids.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf33 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forestparkforever.org\/\">Forest Park Forever<\/a> \u2013 Helps maintain and improve one of the best free parks in the country (and let\u2019s be honest, probably a place your family has spent some time).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Set a Family Giving Goal<\/strong><br>It doesn\u2019t have to be big\u2014just intentional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tie it to small tasks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clean your room = $2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help with dishes = $1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not body-slamming your sibling = bonus contribution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Talk About \u201cWhy\u201d<\/strong><br>Take a minute to explain what the organization does and why it matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple works:<br>\u201cThese people help animals find homes.\u201d<br>\u201cThis group helps families get food.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s how empathy starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make It a Tradition<\/strong><br>Put it on the calendar every year. Let your kids look forward to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because this is one of those traditions that actually means something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf06 A Little Goes a Long Way<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best parts about Give STL Day is realizing just how many people are out there doing good work every single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to solve everything. You don\u2019t need a huge donation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You just need to show up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">As dads, we think a lot about the kind of world our kids are growing up in.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Give STL Day is a chance to help shape that world\u2014and to show our kids that even small acts of generosity matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, if your kids pick the animal rescue and immediately start asking for a dog\u2026 just know you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a lot of things we try to teach our kids as parents\u2014say \u201cplease\u201d and \u201cthank you,\u201d look both ways before crossing the street, and maybe don\u2019t use the couch as a WWE launch pad. But one lesson that doesn\u2019t always get as much attention? How to give back. 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