StLCCA Today
The St. Louis Christmas Carols Association began in 1911, when
William H. Danforth and a group of friends decided to bring joy and
good will to their neighbors by caroling outside their homes.  
Initially, they did not plan to collect money, but found that listeners
gave money when they sang.  Being successful businessmen, and
philanthropic by nature, the funds collected during their caroling in
December were used to help needy youngsters throughout the
following year.  The Children's Aid Society in St. Louis was the first
organization to benefit.  Over the years, the recipients were
expanded to include over 45 metro St. Louis area children's
agencies in 2008.
Founder William H. Danforth died in his home on Kingsbury Place
in St. Louis on Christmas Eve, 1955.  Legend has it that he was
waiting for carolers to serenade him that evening.
The Danforth Family continues to play a key role in this wonderful
organization.  Following William Danforth's death in 1955, his son,
Donald Danforth, led the association for a time.  Then his grandson,
Dr. William H. Danforth, served first as president and then chairman
of the board.  Dr. Danforth became chairman emeritus in 2004 as
his nephew, Donald Danforth III, took over as chairman of the
board.  Don Danforth is the great grandson of the founder.
Our Mission
In 2009, the St. Louis Christmas Carols Association
tradition is continued by a volunteer network of
neighborhood "Area Chairs" in St. Louis City,
St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County,
and the Metro East area of Illinois,
caroling group leaders and the carolers themselves.  
The Area Chairs recruit caroling groups
in their area and serve as a local connection
between carolers and the Association.

The office of the St. Louis Christmas Carols Association is
centrally located in Clayton and is staffed by part time
employees who recruit Area Chairs, schedule special sings,
provide supplies and support throughout
the caroling season, and facilitate the allocation of
carolers' collections at the end of the season.
The Danforth family still
carols every December,
singing at the homes of
neighboring families.  
It's a family tradition
within
the larger tradition
that is the
St. Louis Christmas Carols
Association.
Caroling spreads
good will and
Christmas spirit
during the holiday
season.
Our History
The mission of the
St. Louis Christmas Carols Association
is to bring joy and good will to metro St. Louis area
neighborhoods by caroling, while supporting the work of
agencies serving children with the contributions received.
St. Louis Christmas Carols Association - 7425 Forsyth Boulevard, Suite 353, St. Louis, MO  63105  - 314.863.1225
Email
- stlcca@att.net
St. Louis
Christmas Carols Association
Caroling to Benefit Children
since 1911