Since 1920, The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis has been built upon the enduring belief that an educated society is essential to a healthy democracy. Equitable education and civil society …
3 AM Thinking
In the corner of the room sits a digital clock with large illuminated numerals. It’s a relic from the 90s, looks a bit like a small toaster but offers no …
One Hundred Years of Foundation: Community Amidst Crisis
By Buff Buffkin, President, and Faith Sandler, Executive Director When we set out to celebrate a centennial and adopted the tagline, “100 Years and Counting”, we were planning to count …
Big Sonia and My Little Sister
Today is my little sister Terri’s birthday, and today I’d like to invite you to the movies. I know you’re thinking we’re too old for matinee birthday parties and she …
THEY: This Year’s Word of Faith
One of the benefits of working with students is that I cannot ever assume I know. I am reminded all the time of my many opportunities to learn. I’m not …
Thank you, Again and Again
Thank you to friends and family of The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis for celebrating my 30 years of work with your tributes. It has been overwhelming and affirming to …