Twin Oaks Mayor, Wife Named Crisis Nursery "Couple of the Year"

Twin Oaks mayor, Russ Fortune, and his wife, Connie, have been named the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery’s “Couple of the Year”.

Mr. and Mrs. Fortune dedicate hundreds of volunteer hours every year to the Crisis Nursery. Some of the projects in which they are involved include:

• coordinating volunteers for the annual “Shower of Love” drive to collect diapers and other supplies for families in need
• providing support for the Crisis Nursery’s partnership with “Operation Food Search” by picking up food for the Nursery on a weekly basis
• providing help and support during the annual “Holiday Hearts” program including picking up and delivering donations to the Crisis Nursery
• representing the Nursery at many events and fundraisers

“Connie and Russ are amazing!” said DiAnne Mueller, CEO of the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery. “They are part of our “Best Friends” group, they are tireless advocates for the Nursery, and they are always there when we need them to support our mission of preventing child abuse and neglect.”

Russ Fortune said, “Having become aware of the significant needs of some families in the St. Louis area and the wonderful services and support they receive from the Crisis Nursery, we wanted to help.” Connie added, “We are so impressed with the Nursery staff and other volunteers who are committed to preventing child abuse and to providing support for families. It is very rewarding to be a small part of their efforts.”

Connie and Russ will be presented with the “Couple of the Year” award at the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery’s premier fundraising event and gala, the 2018 Razzle Dazzle Ball. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the Westport Sheraton with the theme “A Garden of Hope.”

About the Crisis Nursery: The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery provides a 24-hour, 365 days/year safe haven for children, birth through age 12, whose families are facing a crisis. Parents bring children to the Nursery free of charge, on a voluntary basis where they receive a medical exam, therapeutic activities, nutritious meals and take-home necessities. Parents receive crisis counseling, in-home visits, parent educational groups and community outreach. In 32 years we have served over 110,000 children. For more details on the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, please call 314-292-5770 or visit www.crisisnurserykids.org