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 50 metro St.
Louis area children's agencies in 2007.
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.
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 50 metro St.
Louis area children's agencies in 2007.
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 2008, the St. Louis Christmas Carols Association tradition is continued by a volunteer network of over 60 neighborhood chairmen in St. Louis City and County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and the Metro East area of Illinois, caroling group leaders and the carolers themselves. The area chairmen 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 three part time employees who recruit area chairmen, schedule special events, provide supplies and support throughout the caroling season, and facilitate the allocation of carolers' collections to children's agencies in metro St. Louis. |
| 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. |
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| The mission of the St. Louis Christmas Carols Association - to bring joy and good will to neighborhoods by caroling, while supporting the work of metro area children's charities 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 for Children Since 1911 |
