100 women, one mission, under one sun, brightening countless glennon lives
The Glennon Guild is a women’s auxiliary dedicated to supporting the children cared for by SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Founded in 1957, this volunteer and fundraising organization has made a significant impact on advancing the welfare of the hospital and the children in its care through raising millions of dollars for important facility improvements, state-of-the-art medical equipment and funding patient therapies and services.
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The Glennon Guild embraces the spirit of volunteerism and supports to patients and families of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in many ways, including:
glennon cardThe Glennon Card is the Guild's largest fundraiser, and since it began in 2011, it has raised over $3 Million! The partnership with SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation, presents a 10-day shopping event in October offering 20% discounts at hundreds of local St. Louis area retailers and restaurants. 100% of card sales benefit the hospital's patients and families. Glennon Shoppes Boutique, an exclusive one-day kick off event, is the first opportunity each year to buy and use the Glennon Card. Find out more and get your Glennon Card at https://glennoncard.org/
| deck the hallsTogether, St. Louis Homes + Lifestyles, and the Glennon Guild present a self-guided tour of homes beautifully decorated for the holidays. Featured homes, owned by Guild members and friends of the Guild, are photographed for holiday issues in the magazine. The tour began in 2020 and has raised over $145,000 to support the patients and families of Cardinal Glennon.
| gift tagsMembers of the Glennon Guild create and sell gift tags at craft fairs and several small boutiques across town. Since the Gift Tags began in 2019, the Guild has raised over $60,000, given directly to support Child Life Services at the hospital. Check social media for pop-up craft shows, or visit our partner boutiques:
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Collection DrivesThroughout the year, the Guild holds collection drives from various needs at the hospital, including, but not limited to: books, feminine hygiene products, hair care, winter coats, baby-gear, and children's clothing. Members of the Glennon Guild work with hospital social workers to manage the Glennon Guild Resource room, a place for families in need to find basic essentials to care for their children. | Junior boardAn exciting new initiative is the Guild’s founding of a high school board consisting of the area’s most philanthropically-minded young people. High School students from dozens of area schools apply for the Glennon Guild Junior Board and lead various projects at their schools to support Glennon families. |