Building Stronger Communities

At Renaissance Financial, our commitment expands beyond our team and our clients to the community around us. Through volunteering and philanthropy, we enjoy supporting organizations and charities in their efforts to build strong and vibrant communities both locally and around the world.


Shadow Buddies Foundation – United Fantasy Flight

Shadow Buddies Foundation – United Fantasy Flight

Renaissance Financial was proud to be a part of this year’s United Fantasy Flight with the Shadow Buddies Foundation. Shadow Buddies, a non-profit organization that provides support to children with severe illnesses and disabilities, was able to take 50 children and their families to the North Pole. The children also enjoyed games, crafts and gifts from Santa and Mrs. Clause. Led by Tanner Coble, a member of the board of directors for the Shadow Buddies Foundation, the Kansas City office volunteered to make the day a magical success.

To learn more, visit the Shadow Buddies Foundation website.

Visit the Shadow Buddies Foundation Website


St. Jude Walk/Run

St. Jude Walk/Run

St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats, and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. To support in the efforts of advancing cures and means of disease prevention in children, Renaissance Financial has proudly joined St. Jude in their mission by raising over $50,000 for the cause and volunteering at the Walk/Run Event on Saturday, September 21st.

See the many ways you can give to St. Jude’s mission towards ending childhood cancer.

Visit the St. Jude Website


CHADs Coalition for Mental Health – Illumination Ball

CHADs Coalition for Mental Health – Illumination Ball

Renaissance Financial joined the CHADs Coalition for Mental Health’s 3rd Annual Illumination Ball to raise funds in support of their mission to provide programs to advance the awareness and prevention of depression and suicide. The Renaissance team enjoyed an evening of live music, an auction and great food while experiencing how CHADs helps our community.

Learn more about the mission of CHADs Coalition for Mental Health and to see how you can help.

Visit the CHADs Coalition Website


Omaha Annual Blood Drive

Omaha Annual Blood Drive

Renaissance Financial joined the American Red Cross in Omaha for the 9th Annual blood drive honoring Blake. This year they had 31 donors, saving up to 93 lives. Thanks to everyone who participated to make the drive a huge success!

Want to learn how you can help? The American Red Cross is in serious need for all blood types. Find a drive and schedule your appointment to donate today!

Find a Drive and Schedule Your Appointment to Donate


World Pediatric Project – Rock N’ Heal

World Pediatric Project – Rock N’ Heal

Renaissance Financial joined the World Pediatric Project’s 5th Annual Rock N’ Heal to raise funds in support of their mission to provide healthcare to critically ill children around the world. To celebrate and support the World Pediatric Project, the Renaissance team enjoyed local food samplings, a live and silent auction, and great music.

Learn more about the mission of the World Pediatric Project and to see how you can help.

Visit the World Pediatric Project Website


Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids’ Sake – Lincoln

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids’ Sake – Lincoln

Renaissance Financial joined Big Brothers Big Sisters-Lincoln for their annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake. This event supports the life-changing work of the organization carefully matching children with caring adult mentors. Kyle Miller and his team, “Millertime”, had a blast supporting this great cause. Proceeds go towards providing ongoing support to the child, volunteer mentor, and the child’s family.

See how you can help support Big Brothers Big Sisters in the link below.

Visit the Big Brothers Big Sisters Website


The 2nd Annual Katie Scott Inspired Blood Drive

In honor of Renaissance Financial’s own Katie Scott, friends and family came together for the 2nd Annual Katie Scott Inspired American Red Cross Blood Drive. With donors in Kansas City, St. Louis, Atlanta, and Denver, the Renaissance family donated 245 pints of blood saving 738 lives! Thank you to everyone who participated and made the day such a success.

Want to learn how you can help? The American Red Cross is in serious need for all blood types. Find a drive and schedule your appointment to donate today!

Find a Drive and Schedule Your Appointment to Donate


The Polar Plunge – Nebraska

The Polar Plunge – Nebraska

Team Snow Much Fun of Renaissance Financial took part in the Polar Plunge, February 9, benefiting Special Olympics Nebraska Inc. Teams of plungers (many in costume) take the brave challenge of jumping into the lake in the middle of winter after collecting pledges from family and friends. Our crew almost tripled the amount raised the last time we participated and raised $1,700.

See more photos and learn more about this fun event from the link below.

Learn More About the Polar Plunge in Nebraska


University of Nebraska Medical Center – Children’s Christmas Party

University of Nebraska Medical Center – Children’s Christmas Party

Renaissance Financial got into the holiday spirit once again and sponsored UNMC's Children’s Christmas Party. With the donations received from the Renaissance Foundation and the time volunteered by Renaissance Financial, gifts were purchased for the kids and their siblings who have to spend the holiday season in the hospital. The Omaha crew played the part of Santa’s elves and wrapped presents for St. Nick himself to deliver to the children.

Learn more about this organization and their efforts on improving the future of health care in Nebraska and beyond.

Visit the UNMC Website


Shadow Buddies Foundation – United Fantasy Flight

Shadow Buddies Foundation – United Fantasy Flight

Renaissance Financial was proud to be a sponsor of this year’s United Fantasy Flight with the Shadow Buddies Foundation. For the first time in 18 years, Shadow Buddies, a non-profit organization that provides support to children with severe illnesses and disabilities, was able to take 51 children and their families to the “North Pole.” Led by Tanner Coble, a member of the board of directors for the Shadow Buddies Foundation, the Kansas City office held a toy drive and volunteered to make the day a magical success. Thanks to everyone’s generosity, each child received five gifts to take home​.

To learn more, visit the Shadow Buddies Foundation website.

Visit the Shadow Buddies Foundation Website


St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer

St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats, and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. To support in the efforts of advancing cures and means of disease prevention in children, Renaissance Financial has proudly joined St. Jude in their mission by raising over $10,000 for the cause and volunteering at the Walk/Run Event on Saturday, September 22nd.

See the many ways you can give to St. Jude’s mission towards ending childhood cancer.

Visit the St. Jude Website


JDRF – One Walk!

JDRF – One Walk!

Renaissance Financial is proud to be a local sponsor of the JDRF One Walk® in Omaha. Renaissance’s T1D Avengers joined forces with Sofia Pantano’s Llama Ninjas to create a group of 60 walkers on a mission of creating a world without type 1 diabetes. In doing so, the teams together raised over $18,000 to support life-changing breakthroughs that give hope to everyone impacted by type one diabetes.

Read more about going the extra mile for the cure for T1D in the link below.

Learn More About JDRF One Walk


Ronald McDonald House Dinnertime Heroes

Ronald McDonald House Dinnertime Heroes

Our Phoenix crew teamed with the Ronald McDonald House Charities Phoenix® to host a home-cooked Mexican style meal for families returning to the Houses after a tiresome day at the hospital or clinic. Visit Ronald McDonald’s meal calendar for more information or to sign up for an upcoming date.

Visit Ronald McDonald’s Meal Calendar


Angels Among Us

Angels Among Us Golf Outing Fundraiser

On July 9th at Champions Run in Omaha, Renaissance Financial participated as sponsors at the Annual Angels Among Us golf outing fundraiser. They “tee’d” up with the organization that financially assist families facing a pediatric cancer diagnosis in Nebraska so that they can focus more of their attention on their children. Over the last 12 years, Angels Among Us has helped nearly 370 families with expenses totaling more than $1.4 million. This event raised $68,000 towards those efforts.

Learn more about how you can help in the link below.

Visit the Angels Among Us Website


Big Brothers Big Sisters – Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Big Brothers Big Sisters – Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Renaissance Financial joined Big Brothers Big Sisters in their 2018 Bowl for Kids’ Sake Event. Renaissance collected over $10,000 in donations to put towards the ongoing support of children, their families and volunteer mentors. We bowl with our teammates at Big Brother Big Sisters because we believe that “no one, especially children, should ever feel alone.” See how you can make an impact on a child’s life in the link below.

Empower a Kid in Your Community


The Waldorf School Fundraiser

The Waldorf School Fundraiser

A group of advisors attended The Waldorf School’s “Unplugged” fundraiser on April 14th where we competed in friendly, interactive team challenges. Renaissance Financial supports the Waldorf School in their initiative of integrating artistic activities and movement throughout the curriculum, providing a balanced and well-rounded education for children in our community.

Connect with your friends and family to “unplug” for an evening of fun and playful competition to support The Waldorf School of St. Louis.

Support The Waldorf School of St. Louis


The Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design Gala

The Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design Gala

On March 10th the Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design had their annual Makers Ball, where Renaissance celebrated the beauty of craft and the joy of making. As an event sponsor, we enjoyed live artist demonstrations, silent and live auctions, dinner, music, and the “Crafted Confections” after-hours dessert party. We value and support organizations like these that provide an opportunity for individuals in our community to explore and strengthen their creativity and individuality.

Click the link below and give support to this non-profit art center in efforts to enrich and empower the community through craft.

Give Support to The Craft Alliance Center


The City Montessori School Gala

The City Montessori School Gala

Renaissance proudly sponsored The City Montessori School at their annual gala on March 3rd , where they aim to nurture students to be competent, creative, lifelong learners who practice compassion, respect, nonviolence and sustainability. Investing in causes like these we will strengthen families, the neighborhoods we serve and the City of St. Louis as a whole.

Get involved in their mission of providing a high-quality education to a diverse student population and to culivate young people who value and respect themselves, others, the environment, and the community.

Get Involved at the City Montessori School Gala


The Polar Plunge – Missouri

Renaissance Financial did the “unbearable” by participating in the 2018 Polar Plunge in support of the Special Olympics Missouri. Thanks to the volunteering, sponsoring and plunging efforts of the group, nearly $82,000 was raised for the Special Olympics Missouri athletes. These funds are dedicated to provide training opportunities in sports year-round for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Learn how you can make a difference for more than 15,300 athletes statewide at https://somo.org/plunge

Learn More About the Polar Plunge in Missouri


JDRF – A Cause That Hits Close to Home

JDRF – A Cause That Hits Close to Home

Renaissance Financial’s own Robb Pantano and his wife, Stephanie give their support to daughter, Sophia in the mission to end type 1 diabetes. Renaissance supports and celebrates the work of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the leading global organization founded by parents like Robb and Stephanie, determined to find a cure for children with T1D.

There are many ways to join the JDRF family. Click the link below to get involved in the movement that will turn Type One into Type None.

Take Action with JDRF


Operation Food Search – Help Heal Hunger

Operation Food Search – Help Heal Hunger 2017

Members of Renaissance Financial rallied together to volunteer at Operation Food Search, a St. Louis-based non-profit organization dedicated to ending hunger in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. In support of the mission to nourish and educate those in need to heal the hurt of hunger, the Renaissance team packed and filled 216 boxes containing around 7,000 food items to be delivered to different food banks and soup kitchens across the city.

See how you can help change lives and heal hunger.

Visit the Operation Food Search Website


Light the Night Walk

Light the Night Walk

Renaissance Financial joined the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk to raise funds for treatments that serve the lives of patients today. The Renaissance team raised money in support of the mission in generating life-saving research and support for cancer patients and their families.

See how you too can help be a “Light in the Dark” by visiting http://www.lightthenight.org/.

Be the Light That Cures Cancer


Operation Food Search

Party for Packs: Benefiting Operation Backpack

Operation Food Search is a St. Louis non-profit organization dedicated to ending hunger in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. In efforts to help ease the burden of hunger for children and families in the community, Renaissance Financial gifted a sponsorship of $5,000 for Operation Food Search's Party for Packs. These sponsorships help provide students in need with a backpack full of food each Friday throughout the year.

Find out more about why hunger is such a vital problem in the community and then find out what you can do to help heal it.

Visit the Operation Food Search Website


Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Renaissance Financial joined Big Brothers Big Sisters in their 2017 Bowl for Kids’ Sake Event. Renaissance collected over $10,000 in donations to support the life-changing work of the organization carefully matching children with caring adult mentors. Proceeds go towards providing ongoing support to the child, volunteer mentor and the child’s family.

Join in on the fun by getting involved.

View the Fundraising

See other ways you can make a difference in a child’s life.

Be a BIG


The Polar Plunge – Nebraska

The Polar Plunge – Nebraska

In support of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Nebraska Special Olympics, Renaissance Financial joins in on the Polar Plunge Event. Teams of plungers (many in costume) take the brave challenge of jumping into the lake in the middle of winter after collecting pledges from family and friends. Total raised was $725 with Renaissance raising $600 of those donations.

See more photos and learn more about this fun event in the link below.

Learn More About the Polar Plunge in Nebraska


A Special Holiday Party

A Special Holiday Party

Renaissance Financial has proudly sponsored the annual Pediatric Holiday Party at The Nebraska Medical Center for twelve years. For 2016, Renaissance raised $3800 for gifts and gingerbread house kits for the children along with games, pizza, soda and cookies for the party. The funds raised also covered over 50 families of the ill children that come from other states and countries to receive medical care.

Read more about the Nebraska Medical Center in the link below.

Visit the Nebraska Medical Center Website


St. Louis Biz Dash 5K

St. Louis Biz Dash 5K

Our Renaissance Men and Renaissance Women stepped out to join the St. Louis Biz Dash 5K on September 15th, 2016. The Biz Dash 5K benefits the St. Louis Sports Foundation, a 501©(3) charitable affiliate that focuses on promoting sportsmanship and creating positive environments for kids to play sports.

Learn more about the St. Louis Sports Foundation in the link below.

Visit the Website


Back to School Drive

Back to School Drive

Renaissance Financial has joined with Big Brothers Big Sisters for their Back to School Drive. Donations were collected towards preparing kids with supplies and uniforms for the upcoming school year.

See how you can help support Big Brothers Big Sisters in the link below.

Visit the Big Brothers Big Sisters Website


Ronald McDonald House

Ronald McDonald House

Staff from the Renaissance Financial office in Omaha prepared and served dinner to families at the Ronald McDonald House, which allows them to enjoy a “home cooked” meal rather than eating dinner from vending machines or hospital cafeterias.

To learn more about this organization, visit the link below.

Visit the RMHC Omaha Website


Women’s Center for Advancement

October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Renaissance Financial rallied around a local Omaha organization called the Women’s Center for Advancement (WCA). The WCA provides assistance and support for people who are rebuilding their lives after escaping abusive relationships. Throughout the first half of October, Renaissance employees, spouses and clients gathered lightly used professional clothing for donation to the WCA’s Career Closet. The Career Closet contains clothing for job interviews and everyday work attire and is staffed by volunteers who help assemble outfits and provide styling tips. Renaissance advisors Ryan Miller and Ben Wormington delivered the donations on October 21st.

To learn more about the WCA, please visit their website in the link below.

Visit the WCA Website


Cardinals For Kids

Cardinals For Kids

The weather was great and the crowd was excited as Renaissance Financial sponsored the Angels’ Arm Cardinals Wives Grab Bag event. In just a few short hours over $15,000 was raised for Angels’ Arms and the children and families they serve. Angels’ Arms believes that foster children deserve the chance to be children, and to be part of a family and community.

Help these foster children live up to their potential by checking out their website below.

Visit the Angels’ Arms Website


Race to Nowhere

Race to Nowhere

In a Race to Nowhere, our Renaissance Financial team pedaled 160 miles to support the 16th annual fundraiser for the Mid America MS Achievement Center. The event boasts being Kansas City’s First and Only Stationary Bike Race. It is held in an effort to raise awareness and funding for those living with Multiple Sclerosis. The MS Achievement Center focuses on optimizing the quality of life for people with MS and their families.

To learn about their efforts visit their website in the link below.

Visit the MS Achievement Center Website


Spreading Holiday Cheer

The Salvation Army / Angels’ Arms

The Renaissance Financial team helped spread holiday cheer by donating food and socks to benefit local charities. Pantries were cleaned and shopping excursions were planned as people gathered non-perishable food items and socks for both The Salvation Army and Angels’ Arms.

For more information on The Salvation Army’s mission of feeding, clothing, comforting, and caring, please visit their website.

Visit the The Salvation Army Website

Angels’ Arms is dedicated to providing and supporting loving homes for foster children by keeping brothers and sisters together within a nurturing family until a forever home is found.

To find out the many ways to help foster children feel loved and wanted, check out their website.

Visit the Angels’ Arms Website


Party Time

The Renaissance Foundation was proud to sponsor the Pediatric Party Fund for The Nebraska Medical Center again this past year. Highlights from the party can be seen on this video. Each year the center throws a holiday party for the children, and their families, who are hospital-bound. This is often the highlight of the year for many of them, who may be celebrating their last holiday together. Renaissance is happy to help put smiles on their faces by funding this party.

Check out the services that The Nebraska Medical Center provides in the link below.

Visit the The Nebraska Medical Center Website


Helping The Children of Guatemala

Helping The Children of Guatemala

The Renaissance Financial team collaborated with True North Missions in a charity golf tournament to bring free medical and dental care to the underserved children of Guatemala. True North is a non-profit organization founded in 2000 that seeks out the most isolated villages in the coastal areas of Guatemala, and sends volunteer medical and dental staff to provide care for the Mayan Indians. Since its inception, True North has helped over 14,000 patients.

To learn more about how you can help, please visit their website.

Visit the True North Missions Website


Bowl For Fun

Bowl For Fun 2013

The team at Renaissance laces up their bowling shoes and helps support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City. This is a great way to raise some money for an organization that has been pivotal in developing some life changing relationships for kids throughout the community. Since 2001, Renaissance Financial has raised over $57,000, allowing BBBS to match over 45 children with mentors.

We encourage you to read more about them at www.bbbsemo.org and www.bbbskc.org..

Visit the BBBS Eastern Missouri WebsiteVisit the BBBS Kansas City Website


Lending a Hand

With the goal of warming hearts during a cold winter in Omaha, the Renaissance Financial team helped support the Ronald McDonald House by cooking a meal for their guests. The Ronald McDonald House Charities help families that need it most. They lend a hand to families from out of town that need lodging while their children receive medical care. We are happy to help support such a tremendous organization and to provide the families at Ronald McDonald House with a home-cooked meal.

To learn more about their efforts visit their website.

Visit the RMHC Omaha Website


Making Children Smile

The Renaissance family helped spread holiday cheer to children in need by donating new, unwrapped toys in a Toys for Tots Drive at all three offices. The main objective of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toy for Tots Program is to impact one of the nation’s most valuable resources – children – and to unite members of the local community. The primary goal of the organization is to deliver a message of hope to children so they will grow as patriotic and contributing citizens of society.

Learn how to play a part at on the Toys for Tots Foundation website.

Visit the Toys for Tots Foundation Website


Suits and Backpacks

Suits and Backpacks

Renaissance Financial is the proud home of 20 Mizzou graduates. Recently a few of these alumni helped support the Mizzou Business Career Services in one of their community events. By donating new and gently used suits for the BCS Suit Drive they were able to raise funds to support The Food Bank’s Buddy Pack Program. This program provides backpacks filled with kid-friendly, nutritious food that students take home over the weekend or holidays to supplement their meals when there is not enough for them to eat at home.

To read more about this program, please visit the The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri website below.

Visit the Website


Dreams Really Do Come True

Dreams Really Do Come True

We donated two Build-A-Bears to some very special little girls to fulfill a “wish” through the Make-A-Wish foundation. They were also able to take the trip of a life-time to Disney and they took their bears from Renaissance along for the ride! Michelle Jaquess and Lindsey Kerber both work with the organization and were able to help us grant this wish!

Visit the Make-A-Wish Foundation website to learn more about sharing the power of a wish.

Visit the Make-A-Wish Foundation Website


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