EVENTS
6th Annual GSM Fundraiser
February 22, 2025
Our 6th Annual GSM Fundraiser in February 2025 was a huge success! We had a great Trivia Night and Silent Auction hosted by Mary Caltrider and concluded our Big Raffle on February 22.
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​Congratulations to our GSM Big Raffle Winners!
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7 Night Stay at Kiva Grand - Sarah Winebright
STL City Soccer Suite - Susan Kelly
Four Seasons Spa - Jane Powell
Louis Vuitton Purse - Paul Anderson ​
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Thanks to our generous donors and supporters, we were able to raise over $100,000 which helps fund 40% of our annual outreach. Your generosity allows us to provide fresh produce to over 6000 adults and children every month. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of families in these under-served communities. 100% of the donations we receive help the under-served.
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Christmas at Cabrini
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Our yearly event at St. Frances Cabrini!
GSM at St. Raymond/St. Elizabeth Autumn Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Visit us for funnel cakes and grilled corn at St. Raymond - St. Elizabeth Catholic Church during their Autumn Festival.
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1420 S. Sappington Road, Crestwood, MO 63126
5th Annual GSM Fundraiser
April 2024
Our 5th Annual GSM Fundraiser in March 2024 was a great success!
We had a great Trivia Night and Silent Auction hosted by Mary Caltrider on March 2nd and continued with our Big Raffle and letter campaign ending on March 23rd.
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Congratulations to our Big Raffle Winners!
7 Night Stay at Kiva Grand - Celine Zidar
Spa for Two at the Four Seasons - Amy Aboussie
Cabo 5 Day Trip - Lisa Herder
Bourbon Trip - Ellen Morgan
4 STL City Soccer Tickets - Matthew Cutler
Billy Joel / String Concert - Aimee Krummenacher
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Thanks to many of our dedicated donors, we were able to raise over $71,000! Your generosity helped us to fund 40% of our annual outreach. Your donation continues to allow us to provide fresh produce to over 4000 adults and children every month. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of families in these under-served communities. 100% of the donations we receive help the under-served.
GSM Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, July 8, 2023
St. Raymond - St. Elizabeth Maronite Catholic Church​
1420 S. Sappington Road
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$50 per team, Venmo @giddosimonministries to register
First place prize is $500
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Live music by Empire Groove Band
Food, beer, soda and water available for purchase
Children's game and fun for all!
Big Raffle!
May 2023
Our Big Raffle in May 2023 was a great success.
Congratulations to the Winners!
1) 7 night stay at Kiva Grand - Kim Pugliese
2) Spa for Two at the Four Seasons - Mary Simon Timmerman
3) Getaway at the Inn At Hermannhof - Dr Kristen Rowe
4) Flaviars Two Year Grand Gesture Membership - Thomas Keefe Jr
Thanks to many of our dedicated donors we were able to raise $37,000! Your generosity helped us to fund 24% of our annual outreach. Your donation continues to allow us to provide fresh produce to over 4,000 adults and children every month. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of families in these underserved communities.
100% of the donations we receive help the needy.
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Save the date for Saturday, July 8th and join us in our Cornhole Tournament .
St. Raymond - St. Elizabeth Maronite Catholic Church
1420 S. Sappington Road
$50 per Team. Venmo @giddosimonministries to register.
First place prize is $500! Bring your friends and family, blanket and lawn chairs and enjoy! Live Music by Empire Groove Band Food available for purchase. Beer, Soda and Water available for purchase. Raffles Children’s games and fun for all.
4th Annual GSM Fundraiser
March 2023
Our 4th Annual Fundraiser in March 2023 was a great success and we owe many thanks to our donors. Your support to our fundraiser was greatly appreciated and allowed us to raise $39,000! Your generosity helped us to fund 25% of our annual outreach. Your generosity will continue to allow us to provide fresh produce to families and children in need. GSM provides close to 4,000 adults and children fresh produce every month. 100% of the donations we receive help the needy.
On April 8, 2023, we are adding a 3rd Food Pantry, Holy Name of Jesus in Bellefontaine Neighbors. This pantry operates once a month and serves 70 families. We are so excited to serve 3 pantries, one school and some homeless camps fresh produce.
Our Big Raffle begins on May 1st and ends May 31st. We have 4 prizes.
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A week long stay at a Luxury Vacation Home during June 2nd thru June 9th, 2024. Located at Kiva Grand in Gulf Shores, AL. The beach front property sleeps 25 with pool and spa ($22,000 value) - $100 raffle ticket
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Weekend getaway for 2 in Hermann, MO at the Inn at Hermannhof ($1,000 gift certificate) - $25 raffle ticket.
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Bourbon of the Month club for 2 years, from Flaviar (500 value/gift certificate)- $25 raffle ticket.
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Spa day at The Four Seasons for two ($1240.00) - $25 raffle ticket
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Save the date for Saturday, July 8th and join us in our Cornhole Tournament .
St. Raymond - St. Elizabeth Maronite Catholic Church
1420 S. Sappington Road
$50 per Team. Venmo @giddosimonministries to register.
First place prize is $500! Bring your friends and family, blanket and lawn chairs and enjoy! Live Music by Empire Groove Band Food available for purchase. Beer, Soda and Water available for purchase. Raffles Children’s games and fun for all.
We are continuing to apply for Grants for GSM. Please send us any potential opportunities.
Christmas at Cabrini
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Our yearly event at St. Frances Cabrini!
Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Join us in this global day of giving and help us provide fresh produce to the needy.
Show Me St. Louis
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
We will be spotlighted on the Show Me St. Louis morning show!