Consumers Council’s 2025 Annual Fundraiser, “Building Equity and Healthy Communities”, will be held on October 5, 2025 from 4:00 – 6:00pm at the Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center, 2711 Locust St., St. Louis, MO 63103.

Celebrate an evening of impact and inspiration as we honor outstanding champions of consumer advocacy in our community. Join us in recognizing the strength of collective action and supporting the vital work that protects and empowers Missouri consumers.

Our keynote speaker this year will be LJ Punch, MD, who will speak on what the May 16th tornado and recovery efforts have revealed about building equity and healthy communities in St Louis. Active in Ferguson and the tornado-impacted areas, Dr. Punch describes himself as a human, parent, partner, and trauma surgeon dedicated to community healing.

Ruth Ehresman will receive the Alberta Slavin Award.

Bernie Hayes will receive the Joyce Armstrong Award.

Ed Weisbart, MD, will receive the Directors’ Award.

Beer, wine, soft drinks, and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Convenient parking is available in lots adjacent to the event location and on the street.

Online registration for this event is now closed. For information regarding ticket availability, please contact info@moconsumers.org.

Sponsorships

Make a lasting impact by sponsoring Building Equity and Healthy Communities! Join us in supporting Consumers Council while enjoying a memorable evening. As a sponsor, you’ll receive  exclusive recognition opportunities. For sponsorship opportunities, see below.

Please join Consumers Council for a fun wine tasting party, on June 27, 2025, to support our vision of building a more inclusive and equitable community for Missouri consumers who are low- and moderate-income.

On October 27, 2024, Consumers Council hosted its annual fundraising event at the Exodus Gallery, bringing together supporters, advocates, and community leaders to celebrate the organization’s achievements. Pam Talley was honored with the Joyce Armstrong Award for her exceptional collaborative advocacy. As both a dedicated nurse and a leader in the Lewis Place/Fountain Park neighborhood, Ms. Talley has been a tireless advocate for creating a more equitable and inclusive environment for the residents of North St. Louis. Les Sterman received the Directors’ Award for his outstanding service as a board member of Consumers Council from 2015 to 2024. His leadership, dedication, and steadfast commitment to the organization’s mission have been integral to our success.

The evening also featured a keynote by Roger Colton, a prominent low-income water utility advocate, who spoke passionately about the need for affordable water rates to ensure all households have reliable access to safe water for health and hygiene. CCM board members and staff reflected on the organization’s accomplishments over the past year.

A special thank you to our Flagship Sponsor, Enterprise Bank and Trust, and our Champion Consumer Sponsors: FCB Banks, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Renew Missouri, William Siedhoff, Simmons Bank, and Dr. Ed Weisbart. We also extend our gratitude to the board members, staff, and guests whose contributions made this event a tremendous success.

Consumers Council’s 2024 Fall Fundraiser, “Building Equity and Healthy Communities” will be held on October 27, 2024 from 4 – 6 pm at the Exodus Galleries, 5075 Delmar Blvd. in St. Louis. Beer, wine, soft drinks, and light hors d’oeuvres will be served.