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it's a matter of joy.
Joy Sanders' story was featured at the 2010 Vision of Hope Luncheon. She is an inspiration and a role model for others in her situation. When Provident entered Joy's life, she was surrounded by domestic violence, child abuse and poverty. Through SWIFT, a program administered by Provident and funded through ARCHS that is designed to help people develop job skills in order to find a job and earn money; Joy found her second chance at life. Joy is one of thousands of people that can benefit from everything Provident has to offer. She is just one story, with many others yet to be told.
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 Those Who Provident Serves Were the Big Winners in the Walk for DepressionProvident is blessed to have so many dedicated supporters. And it was evident to everyone who attended the August 14th Walk for Depression in Tower Grove Park. Over 30 agencies participated, and Provident had the most walking teams and raised more money than all others. Despite the scorching temperatures and... Thursday, August 19, 2010 Read More |
Walk For Depression Awareness - Support ProvidentNearly everyone knows someone who has struggled with depression. Now you can help by joining the 5K Walk for Depression Awareness on August 14. The walk is one of the highlights of the Mental Health Expo in Tower Grove Park. You can join others who are supporting Provident's programs that... Thursday, June 24, 2010 Read More |
 Provident Kids Helping Kids Around the GlobeProvident's FLITE kids hosted an international dinner August 13, 2009 as part of a service-learning project. While participants face poverty and other serious obstacles themselves, the mission of FLITE is to empower children by building skills so that they can make a difference in the community. The event raised about... Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Read More |
Provident News
Jack Kerber Named VP of Development and MarketingJack Kerber has joined Provident, Inc. as Vice President of Development and Marketing, it was announced today by Tom Mulhearn, President and CEO of the organization. In his role, Kerber will serve as the chief fundraising officer securing necessary resources to enable Provident to continue its long legacy of... Thursday, January 28, 2010 Read More |
 Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis $61,000 GrantLUTHERAN FOUNDATION OF ST. LOUIS GRANT WILL STRENGTHEN PROVIDENT’S EX-OFFENDER PROGRAMS St. Louis, MO Provident received a grant award from The Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis on November 6, 2009. The $61,000 award will support case management services, basic needs and group therapy for ex-offenders. In the state of... Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Read More |
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY GRANTMISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY GRANTWILL ENHANCE PROVIDENT'S FIVE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMSThe Missouri Department of Public Safety announced a grant award to Provident under the 2009 U.S. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Title II Formula Grant program. The $34,952 award will support and expand Provident’s five St. Louis locations for after-school... Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Read More |
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