2026 Tribute to Success – St. Louis

May 20, 2026

11:00 am

The Ritz-Carlton
100 Carondelet Plaza
St. Louis, Missouri 63105

Featuring keynote speaker Tamara Keefe, Founder and CEO of Clementine’s Ice Cream

Join us for a meaningful day celebrating stories of impact and inspiration!

Now in its 15th year, Tribute to Success – St. Louis brings together community leaders, partners, and supporters for a powerful event and silent auction honoring the transformative work happening every day through Connections to Success.

We’re proud to welcome keynote speaker Tamara Keefe, Founder and CEO of Clementine’s Ice Cream. Tamara’s journey – shaped by perseverance, innovation, and a deep commitment to community – reflects many of the same qualities we see in the individuals we serve as they work toward lasting stability and independence.

This event shines a spotlight on the life-changing impact of Connections to Success while recognizing the individuals, corporate sponsors, and partners who play a vital role in helping participants build pathways to long-term success.

Proceeds from the event and auction directly support programs that empower families facing barriers such as poverty, incarceration, and unemployment to achieve economic independence and a brighter future.

Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Please contact Lynda Keeton at (636) 940-8027 or via email. We’d be honored to partner with you in making this year’s event truly unforgettable. To register for the event, please click here.

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Pathways to Success graduates contribute to an increase in annual tax revenue of $1,434,430 over a two-year evaluation of our work.

Program alumni are improving their credit, building emergency savings, and reducing personal debt.

The average cost of all annual program services is $2,025,000 over a two-year evaluation of our work.

84% of participants report reduced conflict in co-parenting relationships after going through the Pathways to Success program.

Reduction in annual incarceration costs of $4,950,000 over a two-year evaluation of our work

Studies showed a six-fold ROI of $6.85 for each dollar invested in Connections to Success services over a three-year evaluation of our work.

Within six months of starting work, 82% of graduates experience an increase in earnings.

The Pathways to Success program reduces costs to taxpayers through lower reliance on the court system, Medicaid, foster care, and prison services.

The recidivism rate for program graduates is just 14% – and drops to 8% among those in the mentoring program, compared to the 44% national average.

74% of participants secure employment shortly after completing the program.

70% of participants are still employed nine months after getting a job.