Hope in a Handbag is our signature event to support children impacted by foster care.
On April 16, 2026, Hope in a Handbag raised an impressive $228,978! Thank you!
Thank You To Our 2026 Hope in a Handbag Sponsors
Your support brought comfort, style, and impact to this event—from exclusive VIP experiences to making a difference in the lives of children impacted by foster care. We’re grateful for your partnership.
Presenting Sponsor
VIP Lounge Sponsor
Section Sponsors
Luxe Sponsors
Ameren
Cass Information Systems
Marsh McLennan Agency
Scott Credit Union
Vantage Credit Union
Iconic Sponsors
Jessica & Kit Edwards
Connie Lohr
Cindy Underwood-Oleshak & Rick Oleshak
Chic Sponsors
Ahrens Contracting, Inc.
Enterprise Bank & Trust
Ted & Jenny Fanson
Debbie Genung & Holly Demerath
Barb Giudici
Mary & John Gunther
Mark & Julie Kiehl
Jennifer Lynch
Karen Mac Wallach
Christine & Richard Pennell
Plancorp Wealth Management
Melanie Scheetz & Bruce Reed
Niki Sullivan-Handshy & Don Handshy
U.S. Bank
Cari & Brandon Wegge
Sarah Wendt
Media Sponsor
St. Louis Magazine
Special thanks to:
KSDK 5 On Your Side
Ayla Marie Creates
The Vault Luxury Resale
2026 Hope in a Handbag Co-Chairs
Niki Sullivan-Handshy
Cindy Underwood-Oleshak
2026 Hope in a Handbag Committee
Melissa Bailey
Aimée Bergan
Elizabeth Mannen Berges
Melanie Brasier
Alisse Camazine
Laura Dobsch
Katie Doggendorf
Jessica Edwards
Lisa Forsyth
Veronica Grimes
Elizabeth Huff
LaShonda Lambert-Howze
Karen Mac Wallach
Jinea Meyer
Tendai Morris
Amanda Nelson
Anna Phan
Bianca Resch
Kayte Rossi
Michelle Shelton
Ali Siegel
Patti Sutherlin
Kate Turner
Laura Washburn
Hope in a Handbag Legacy Members
Holly Demerath
Debbie Genung
Jackie Knolhoff
Connie Lohr
Laura Lueken
Jennifer Lynch
Melody Noel
Christine Pennell
Jackie Olinger Rochelle
Lauren Sczurko
Alison Shubert
Ashley Silverman
Cari Wegge