The Saigh Scene

Happy New Year

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:13:00 +0000

Wishing everyone a healthy, happy new year!

25 Years

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:41:00 +0000

Reflecting on 25 years of growth and impact - reflecting back and moving forward.

Resilience

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 18:28:00 +0000

Community resilience is the ability of a community to withstand, adapt to, and recover from challenges while maintaining and strengthening social, economic, and environmental well-being.

The Saigh Foundation Celebrates 25 Years

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:19:00 +0000

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, The Saigh Foundation reflects on its dedication to children’s education and health in St. Louis, highlighting support for initiatives like the Healthy Kids Express mobile unit and the Care Beyond the Bedside program.

February is Black History Month

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 19:16:00 +0000

The Saigh Foundation highlights The Black Rep’s presentation of “The Light” by Loy A. Webb during Black History Month, with performances at Washington University’s Hotchner Studio Theatre.

The Girl Scouts

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:06:00 +0000

Founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, the Girl Scouts empower young girls to be trailblazers, fostering leadership skills and community engagement that build character and lifelong relationships.

Spring 2.0

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:02:00 +0000

The Saigh Foundation reflects on pandemic resilience, celebrating community support, vaccine progress, and a renewed focus on equity and mutual care.

Everyday Should Be World Book Day

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:52:00 +0000

The Saigh Foundation emphasizes the importance of daily reading, aligning with UNESCO’s World Book Day initiative celebrated on March 4th. Quoting Fred Saigh’s sentiment, “A world without books is like eating soup without salt,” the foundation supports various literacy programs and encourages individuals to regularly choose books over digital distractions.

THRIVE

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:43:00 +0000

The Saigh Foundation emphasizes the importance of prioritizing children’s well-being during debates over in-person versus virtual learning, reaffirming its commitment to supporting initiatives that help children thrive.

The Saigh Foundation Supports Gateway Center for Giving’s Collaboration’s Directory

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 17:38:00 +0000

The Saigh Foundation supports the Gateway Center for Giving’s Collaborations Directory, a free, publicly available tool designed to foster knowledge-sharing and provide context for potential partners considering collaborative opportunities.

Longing for Handshakes and Hugs…

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:32:00 +0000

The Saigh Foundation adapts to virtual site visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, expressing a longing for in-person connections while prioritizing safety and unity.

Covid19 St. Louis Area Resources

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:23:00 +0000

The Saigh Foundation highlights funding and resources to support nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anything but “Business as usual…”

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 17:20:00 +0000

The Saigh Foundation reflects on adapting its grantmaking approach during the COVID-19 pandemic to better support St. Louis nonprofits serving children and youth.

The Saigh Foundation Supports The Regional Response Fund Through The St. Louis Community Foundation

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 17:57:00 +0000

In March 2020, The Saigh Foundation donated $100,000 to the St. Louis Community Foundation’s Regional Response Fund to support local organizations’ COVID-19 emergency initiatives.

Banding Together as a Community

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:53:00 +0000

The Saigh Foundation reflects on its 20-year collaboration with St. Louis organizations, highlighting their resilience and unity during the COVID-19 crisis.

Thank you from Elke & Julie

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 15:50:00 +0000

Elke and Julie express gratitude for the warm welcome at The Saigh Foundation and reflect on their first nine months, including the loss of mentor JoAnn Hejna.

A Note from Mary

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 15:40:00 +0000

Mary Kemp reflects on her mentorship under JoAnn Hejna at The Saigh Foundation, highlighting JoAnn’s dedication to sharing Fred Saigh’s legacy and their shared commitment to philanthropy.

Reinforcing his decision

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:07:00 +0000

Fred Saigh’s consideration of becoming a doctor ended after he unexpectedly assisted in a street childbirth, reinforcing his decision to remain a lawyer.

Mistaken identity

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 15:44:00 +0000

Fred Saigh was often mistaken for actor George Raft during his New York visits, though their personalities differed greatly.

The show must go on

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 15:39:00 +0000

A humorous anecdote recounts a bird landing in a visitor’s hair en route to a meeting with Fred Saigh, highlighting his support for children’s programs.