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Pillars of Our Community

The builders, makers, and creators in St. Louis are key in generating and celebrating the success of City Wide American Pale Ale. Check out our new video series featuring pillars in the STL community who have helped us build and share the impact of our City Wide mission. With the help of our entire community, we’ve given back over $300,000 in the past six years!

City Museum |  St. Louis City | Stephanie Von Drasek- Retail Director & Historian

Learn about the connection of City Museum and City Wide. Our partnership brings endless collaborations and speaks to the heart of innovation and the creativity of our two brands together.

Whiskey Ring | Cherokee | John Joern, Owner

Hear what John Joern has to say about the impact of City Wide at not only The Whiskey Ring on Cherokee; but the neighborhood altogether. Including the impact City Wide’s mission has made on the Cinco De Mayo Festival on Cherokee.

BMX Rider & XGames | Zack Warden | St.  Louis

2X Gold Medalist, Zack talks to us about his journey from St. Louis and pursuing his dream to win the X Games. Listen to why Zack is proud to be from St. Louis, what City Wide means to him, and why he loves collaborating with 4 Hands Brewing Co.

The Pageant STL | Delmar | Pat Hagin, owner

Think...Mississippi Nights; Pat Hagin takes us through the history of St. Louis Music and Beer Scene. Hear his thoughts on what City Wide has done for the beer community along with how many cases The Pageant has sold since its launch!

Amsterdam Tavern | South City | Jeff Lyell, Owner

Jeff Lyell talks about the launch of City Wide and how it was embraced by the local soccer community. Hear about the excitement and energy of the launch that took place at Amsterdam Tavern and the impact City Wide has made overall.

Gramophone | The Grove | Scott Swanston, Owner

Scott Swantson and his perspective of the St. Louis restaurant, community, and industry support through our City Wide partnership. Hear about the pride Gramophone has for being a staple restaurant in our community.

World Naked Bike Ride | St. Louis | Tatyana Telnikova, Owner

Who doesn't want to hear about the start of World Naked Bike Ride in STL?! Tatyana, the owner of The Handle Bar, takes us through her arrival to St. Louis, the history of the bike ride, and how City Wide has played a role in supporting not only the ride but impacting the community.

DJ Mahf + V Thom

City Wide Nights events, Raise the Roof, and MoTown Mondays..any of these ring a bell? Check out two of St. Louis's Dj's who have been a part of bringing hype to City Wide events since the beginning!

CITYWIDE partners

This is what 51 million ounces of giving back looks like.  A case of City Wide equals a dollar given back to the community.
Since 2016 we’ve partnered with 25 nonprofits and given over $300,000 back to the community.
UNLEASHING POTENTIAL

"City Wide has been a wonderful partner for Unleashing Potential. They provided beverages and space for several of our events for staff and donors. They had a volunteer day, a book drive and even built a bookcase at our childcare facility Caroline Mission. Their donation allowed us to continue serving our children and families while bringing our message to a larger audience.  By partnering with a company committed to giving back we are much more connected to the St. Louis Community.” 

Darlene Sowell President/ CEO


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MISSION: ST. LOUIS 
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“Partnering with City Wide allowed us to shine a spotlight on the talent and beauty in North St. Louis. The campaign was beyond a donation, it was an immersion into the 4 Hands family. The relationship has continued and evolved into transitional employment opportunities for our graduates, supporting people in our city as they're looking to gain work experience. 4 Hands is an example of how a St. Louis business can support and benefit from the work Mission: St. Louis does. Their partnership is a vote of confidence for our vision and the people we serve.”

Josh Wilson President/Executive Director

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KIDS VISION FOR LIFE
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“Kids Vision for Life St. Louis was extremely honored to be selected as one of the City Wide Foundation recipients this year.  Not only did it bring in financial support to our organization for children to receive vision exams and glasses, but it also brought recognition to our work within the St. Louis community. Dining at local restaurants and seeing our logo, alongside the other City Wide recipients, was exciting because it meant that others believe in our mission and consider our work as something worth paying attention to. We, at Kids Vision for Life St. Louis, Being selected as a recipient was not only the beginning of a partnership but also a lifelong friendship.” 
JJ Scarbrough Director

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The beer
we drink

AND THE
PEOPLE
WE SERVE

Check out our current Citywide Partner
LA SALLE PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

The LaSalle Park Community Association strives to unite and engage the diverse residents of the area in a common vision to beautify the neighborhood, preserve its historic past and deepen relationships with public officials and residents.

2024 CITY WIDE
PARTNERS

This beer has heavily impacted so many businesses this year. We have seen stories of children having limbs grow back and instead of water to wine, we have seen water turned into glorious city wide beer.

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KRANZBERG ARTS FOUNDATION
Through the development of artistic venues, studios and workspaces, short and long-term residencies and community-based programming, the Kranzberg Arts Foundation provides essential infrastructure for the arts to thrive in the St. Louis region.
Q2
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation raises funds and promotes community awareness for SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, the nation’s first free-standing, not-for-profit Catholic children’s hospital. With highly-trained providers in more than 60 pediatric subspecialties, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon provides hope and healing to thousands of children and their families each year.
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LASALLE PARK
The LaSalle Park Community Association strives to unite and engage the diverse residents of the area in a common vision to beautify the neighborhood, preserve its historic past and deepen relationships with public officials and residents.
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Pedal the cause
Founded in 2009 with the bold model of using 100% of public donations to fund world-class cancer research, Pedal the Cause has quickly become the gateway to curing cancer – all cancers, for everyone.

2023 CITY WIDE
PARTNERS

This beer has heavily impacted so many businesses this year. We have seen stories of children having limbs grow back and instead of water to wine, we have seen water turned into glorious city wide beer.

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city league
City League is a St. Louis-based, locally operated non-profit on a mission to develop the next generation of youth through engagement in sports and extracurriculars. Guided by their core values of equity, health, connection and movement, they put in the work to create sustainable sports leagues for the schools, students and families they serve.
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LASALLE PARK
The LaSalle Park Community Association strives to unite and engage the diverse residents of the area in a common vision to beautify the neighborhood, preserve its historic past and deepen relationships with public officials and residents.
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RETAF
RETAF combats the displacement of St. Louisans who are unable to pay their real estate tax bills by intervening at the most precarious moment for homeowners in our city’s real estate tax foreclosure system, helping families remain stably housed and hold on to their hard-earned equity.
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KRANZBERG ARTS FOUNDATION
Through the development of artistic venues, studios and workspaces, short and long-term residencies and community-based programming, the Kranzberg Arts Foundation provides essential infrastructure for the arts to thrive in the St. Louis region.

2022 CITY WIDE
PARTNERS

This beer has heavily impacted so many businesses this year. We have seen stories of children having limbs grow back and instead of water to wine, we have seen water turned into glorious city wide beer.

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boys hope girls hope St. louis
Boys Hope Girls Hope's mission is to graduate young people who are physically, emotionally and academically prepared for post-secondary education and a productive life, breaking the cycle of poverty.
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trout unlimited
Trout Unlimited Gateway Chapter's mission is to conserve, protect and restore Missouri’s cold water fisheries and their watersheds, in order to sustain and improve the quality of fishing for present and future anglers through conservation, education, and fellowship.

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paraquad
Paraquad’s guiding principle is to advance the independent living philosophy. They are working to make possible a more integrated community, where people with disabilities are valued and participate in all aspects of society. Paraquad strives to make St. Louis more accessible. A more accessible city appeals to all of its members, not just people with disabilities who need more accessible areas.
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Strange Cares
Strange Cares is a donut-driven nonprofit focused on empowering kids lives with help from partners Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Children’s Heart Foundation and Girls on the Run.

2021 CITY WIDE
PARTNERS

This beer has heavily impacted so many businesses this year. We have seen stories of children having limbs grow back and instead of water to wine, we have seen water turned into glorious city wide beer.

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Ronald Mcdonald House
Ronald McDonald House mission is to provide a home-away-from-home to families of seriously ill children and support to organizations that serve the needs of children.
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Missouri Forest Releaf
Forest ReLeaf of Missouri operates the only nonprofit community-assisted tree nursery in the region. Since their inception in 1993, more than 200,000 trees have been planted throughout Missouri and Illinois – projects that have increased tree canopy in low-income areas, assisted with reforestation after major weather disasters and those undertaken to promote peace and healing in our communities.

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Safe Connections
Safe Connections is proud to be one of the St. Louis region’s oldest and largest organizations working to prevent and end domestic and sexual violence while helping survivors thrive. Their services in prevention education, crisis intervention and counseling make a big difference for families and the health of our community. The Mission of Safe Connections is to reduce the impact and incidence of relationship violence and sexual assault through education, crisis intervention, counseling and support services.
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Home Sweet Home
The mission of Home Sweet Home is to give families a sense of pride and to improve the quality of their lives by providing basic household furnishings.

2020 CITY WIDE
PARTNERS

This beer has heavily impacted so many businesses this year. We have seen stories of children having limbs grow back and instead of water to wine, we have seen water turned into glorious city wide beer.

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SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation
SSM HealthCardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation, led by a Board of Governors, provides the financial support necessary for delivering exceptional health care, in state-of-the-art facilities, to all children in need of care. Through pro-active communication efforts, community cultivation, philanthropic generosity and Christ-like stewardship, the Foundation’s purpose is to build strong partnerships that will result in world-class pediatric health care at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.
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Open Spaces Council
Open Spaces Council was founded in 1965 and works independently and collaboratively to conserve and sustain land, water and other natural resources throughout the St. Louis region.
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Casa STL
Casa STL is the only Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA Volunteer) member program in St. Louis City and County. CASA volunteers offer a stable voice on behalf of  the regions 1,700 children and youth in foster care. CASA of St Louis advocates for the best interest of abused and neglected children and youth in court and in the community.
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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is where the power of art engages the spirit of community. The museum welcomes and provides free admission to all, and delivers unparalleled opportunities to enjoy, appreciate and understand the finest visual arts and the varied cultures they represent—on our campus, online, and throughout Kansas City.

2019 CITY WIDE
PARTNERS

This beer has heavily impacted so many businesses this year. We have seen stories of children having limbs grow back and instead of water to wine, we have seen water turned into glorious city wide beer.

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Mission: St. Louis
Mission: St. Louis fights poverty one neighborhood at a time, walking alongside people as they help themselves. While increasing home safety by providing free repairs, we build relationships. As we improve families’ surroundings, we also focus on long-term empowerment. We help people find employment so that they can provide for their families. In order to help break the cycle of poverty, we read with children to increase literacy and bolster educational success. Through a holistic approach that addresses education, empowerment, and economic development, Mission: St. Louis seeks to transform neighborhoods into safe and nurturing environments for all people.
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Kids Vision for Life St. Louis
Kids Vision for Life St. Louis provides eye care services to qualified students in over 170 St. Louis elementary, middle, and high schools at no cost. Their mission is to eliminate poor vision and its lifelong consequences.
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Forest Park Forever
Forest Park Forever’s mission is to restore, maintain and sustain Forest Park as one of America’s great urban public parks, for the enjoyment of all — now and forever. Forest Park Forever maintains Forest Park with the City of St. Louis; raises funds for and helps manage capital restoration projects; delivers experiential educational opportunities to teachers, students and adults; and provides information and guides for the Park’s 13 million annual visitors.
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The Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation
The Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation is dedicated to lessening the impact of congenital heart disease through love, awareness, and the furtherance of pediatric heart research. CHDs are the most common birth defect in the United States and the leading cause of birth defect-associated illness and death, yet it is a condition that is not well understood and an area of research that is underfunded. In its efforts to improve upon this, the Foundation has raised more than $500,000 in funds, which have had far-reaching impact, such as funding promising pediatric-focused heart research, but also in very personal and tailored ways as it provides financial assistance to heart families throughout metro St. Louis.

2018 CITY WIDE
PARTNERS

This beer has heavily impacted so many businesses this year. We have seen stories of children having limbs grow back and instead of water to wine, we have seen water turned into glorious city wide beer.

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Unleashing Potential
Unleashing Potential, formerly Neighborhood Houses, inspires children and families to reach their magnificent potential through transformative, educational and empowering experiences anchored in faith, hope and love. Unleashing Potential, formerly Neighborhood Houses, provides programs of care and assistance to economically disadvantaged children, youth and families in the City of St. Louis.
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St. Louis Public Radio
St. Louis Public Radio strives to be trusted source of information and entertainment that opens minds and nourishes the spirit. St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU provides news that matters and entertaining programs that focus on the issues and people who shape the St. Louis regional community, our country and our world.
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Tower Grove Park
Tower Grove Park is one of the 4 Hands family favorite parks in the St. Louis City where we like to explore their farmer’s market, hang with the family and play sports. Their mission is to be an exemplary, well-preserved and well-presented, wooded Victorian park of international significance that provides important recreational, educational and cultural opportunities for the public in a way that is compatible with its unique and historic character. The Park is located in St. Louis city, bordered by the Shaw, Tower Grove South, Tower Grove East, and Southwest Garden neighborhoods.
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Hope For Young Adults With Cancer
Hope For Young Adults With Cancer’s mission is to connect with our peers in the fight to provide direct financial support along with a social network and outlet for those battling, surviving and living with cancer. Hope For Young Adults With Cancer is passionate about making the lives of young adults, ages 18 - 40, living with cancer a little bit easier.

2017 CITY WIDE
PARTNERS

This beer has heavily impacted so many businesses this year. We have seen stories of children having limbs grow back and instead of water to wine, we have seen water turned into glorious city wide beer.

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The International Institute for Strategic Studies
The International Institute for Strategic Studies promotes the development of sound policies that further global peace and security, and maintain 'civilised' international relations.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States. They have been the leader in one-to-one youth service for more than a century, developing positive relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri serves children, ages 5 through 17 in St. Louis City, St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, Cape Girardeau and Scott Counties.
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LaSalle Park
LaSalle Park is the St. Louis neighborhood that 4 Hands Brewing Co. resides. Located in the 7th Ward and home to approximately 1200 residents as well as Ray Leisure Park & Playground, City of St. Louis 12th & Park Recreation Center, many other businesses. It was wonderful getting to know our neighbors and contributing to our direct community!
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KDHX
KDHX is your fiercely independent, award-winning, volunteer-driven community voice in St. Louis. KDHX is the award-winning non-profit, independent radio station and media arts organization in St. Louis, Missouri. 88.1 KDHX broadcasts diverse music programming from St. Louis and worldwide via the web 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. KDHX supports music, the arts and culture in St. Louis through media arts outreach and education programs, and by the promotion of live music.

2016 CITY WIDE
PARTNERS

This beer has heavily impacted so many businesses this year. We have seen stories of children having limbs grow back and instead of water to wine, we have seen water turned into glorious city wide beer.

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Cherokee Street’s Love Bank Park
Cherokee Street’s Love Bank Park was established in November 2015, in collaboration with the Cherokee Station Special Business District and Cherokee Street Development League, to create an open, public use space for neighborhood youth, area residents and the Cherokee Street Community.
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Grace Hill Settlement House
Grace Hill Settlement House works in partnership with neighbors and stakeholders to identify social and economic challenges in North and South St. Louis, supporting families and communities that are strong and self-sustaining.
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Great Rivers Greenway
Great Rivers Greenway is your regional parks and trails district, created by a vote of the people to connect St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County. We’re making St. Louis an even better place to live by connecting our region with greenways so you can be active, get around town and enjoy being outside.

CITYWIDE PILS
PARTNER
RECIPIENTS

This beer has heavily impacted so many businesses this year. We have seen stories of children having limbs grow back and instead of water to wine, we have seen water turned into glorious city wide beer.

CITYWIDE PILS
A portion of your City Wide Pils purchase is donated back to St. Louis with a bit of a different approach. With this line extension, we can contribute to another network of the STL community by working with our local workspace incubators that are fostering some of the most creative projects in our city. We work closely with each co-working space to develop a scholarship program that is unique to them. The scholarships are then awarded to individuals within our community that will help encourage their creative mark on our city and aid in their entrepreneurial efforts. Those City Wide Pils Partners are Techartista, Nebula and CIC St. Louis.

"In 2016 we created a beer to give back to the city that gave everything to us. Our vision for a philanthropic beverage became City Wide. This beer is our voice, our change agent in the community and our badge of honor. We see City Wide as a collaboration with everyone who claims they are "From St. Louis and For St. Louis" - Kevin Lemp

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