Metro East Pride Gives Back to the CommunityBeing a part of the entire Metro East Community, which includes Jersey, Madison, St. Clair, Clinton and Monroe counties, we pride ourselves on giving back to the community at large. Each year, we try to give back a little more since we receive so much support from many individuals, organizations and businesses. In fiscal 2019-20 Metro East Pride has donated over $3,000 to various groups, individuals and causes. This ranges from the Belleville Back to School Backpack Program to the Project of One meal for a family in desperate need to sponsoring LGBTQ+ seniors in our community at Christmas, both financially and socially. We also contributed financially to the Volunteer Appreciation Party sponsored by Club Escapade, the Pride STL Community Christmas DInner and numerous individuals and families in need. One of our most impactful contributions was our Care Packages and Clothing Drive for the Homeless this past winter. In addition to providing those in need with coats, hats, gloves, socks and scarves, we also distributed care packages consisting of health and beauty items and several snacks, with all additional clothing donated to TOCO Shop in Belleville and several shelters throughout the Metro East area.
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