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More Local Charities Offering Holiday Cards

As new holiday cards to benefit charity come out, we'll list them here.

If you’re hoping to buy your annual holiday cards from a non-profit this year, you’re in luck. There are tons to choose from—so many, in fact, that we couldn’t contain them all in one story.

After publishing our , we received news about several more cards in the St. Louis area. As we hear about new cards, we’ll update the list below. Check back for updates. 

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Students at the center have designed four cards for holiday cheer-givers this year. Choose from several holiday messages and a handmade feel. Shipping is also available.

Cost: Cards are available in packs of 10 for $10 per pack, $25 for three packs or $40 for six packs. 

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Find them here: lemaychildandfamily.org

Questions: Contact mgreen@lemaychildandfamily.org

International Institute

Send your friends and family a multi-lingual “Happy Holidays” with cards from the International Institute, which helps refugees and immigrants begin a new life in St. Louis. One card says the word “Peace” in 27 languages, including Korean, Catalan and Swahili.

Cost: $9 for 10 cards

Find them here: The II Shop 

Questions: juelfsc@iistl.org

St. Louis Ronald McDonald House

For just a $5 contribution, the Ronald McDonald house will address, fill out and mail your holiday card for you. They ask $5 because that’s what it costs to house a family in need for one night. The organization also has holiday card inserts and e-cards available.

Cost: $5 per card

Find them here: Ronald McDonald House Holiday Page 

Questions: 314-932-4146

Epworth

Volunteers raised $7,000 last year by selling 650 of Epworth's holiday cards to community members. That money goes to support children and families in the area with transitional housing, therapy, special education and more.

Cost: $10 for 15 cards

Find them here: 314-961-5718

Questions: Epworth

St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf

The St. Joseph Institute has three cards—an angel, a snowflake and a Christmas tree—that benefit the education and development of hearing-impaired children and young adults.

Cost: $12 for 12 cards

Find them here: SJI Holiday Card Sale 

Questions: 636-532-3211

Jewish Family & Children’s Service

These tribute cards are available year-round and include a space to write how much of a donation was made in honor of the card recipient. Proceeds help families and children receive mental health assistance and life skills.

Cost: $36 for 6 cards

Find them here: Order form

Questions: 314-993-1000

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