Established in 2020, LindenGiving is a community outreach endeavor focused on serving the most essential needs of our neighbors here in St. Charles. LindenGiving reflects the University values of thriving together and doing what is right.
Each initiative partners with a local non-profit organization and engages the campus community in support of the endeavor. LindenGiving is chaired by Mrs. Beverly Porter, Lindenwood University’s first lady, and led by a committee of campus leaders dedicated to serving others.
LindenGiving Committee
- Beverly Porter, LindenGiving Chair
- Annie Alameda, Professor, Physical Education
- Jaime Bergfeld, Administrative Assistant II
- Melissa Bidinger, Program Manager, Fraternity and Sorority Life
- Meredith Boerding, Program Manager, First Year Programs
- Jessica Butcher, Financial Aid Advisor
- Orrie Covert, Vice President, Advancement and Community Engagement
- Julee Mitsler, Assistant Vice President, Communications and University Spokesperson
- Michael Nolan, Assistant Professor, Athletic Training
- Wendi Price, Manager, Service Learning and Responsible Citizenship
- Kristie Sissom, Financial Aid Advisor
- Nichole Torbitzky, Associate Professor, Religion and University Chaplain
- Christy Weber, Coordinator, Marketing Projects and Operations
Partner Organizations
Each initiative partners with a local non-profit organization and engages the campus community in support of the endeavor.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri – 2021
- Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles – 2022, 2023, 2024
- Cedarhurst of St. Charles – 2022, 2023, 2024
- City of St. Charles (Mission: Clean Stream) – 2022
- Five Acres Animal Shelter – 2021
- Foundry Art Centre | St. Charles MO – 2023
- Karen Weidinger Foundation | St. Charles MO – 2023
- Oasis Food Pantry – 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Powell Terrace Food Pantry – 2020
- St. Charles Parks – 2021
- St. Charles City Schools – West High School - 2021
- St. Charles Senior Center – 2023
- Youth in Need – 2024
