The Chief Mason Griffith Foundation

08/31/2026

Two years ago today, Officer Phylicia Carson died in the line of duty.

August 31, 2024, marked a day that her family, friends, fellow officers, and community will never forget. While two years have passed, the sacrifice she made in service to others has not been forgotten.

End of Watch: August 31, 2024
Rest in Peace, 916, Officer Phylicia Carson 💙

08/30/2026

Healing doesn't have to mean forgetting. It can mean learning how to move forward.

Trauma changes us.

And sometimes we spend years simply trying to get past it.

But what if instead of continuing to push it down, you had the opportunity to intentionally work through it?

Our 12-week course is designed to help people navigate their journey toward healing from trauma by addressing both the mental and spiritual aspects of healing.

It's a place to learn practical tools, gain perspective, find renewed hope and walk alongside others who are also working toward healing.

We're inviting you to our Open House on August 31 to learn more about the course and see if it's the right next step for you.

You don't have to commit to the entire journey just to come learn about it.

Take the first step.

Registration is now open:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BqRR93KMo/

08/28/2026

🚨 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🚨

❤️ ZELCH FAMILY FUNDRAISER — FRIDAY, AUGUST 28! ❤️

We still have tickets available, but they are limited! Tickets WILL be sold at the door until we are SOLD OUT.

🎟️ Want to guarantee your dinner? Purchase your ticket ahead of time:
Zelch Family Fundraiser Tickets https://app.argentasoftware.com/interfaces/50378/campaign-sales/5543

Once dinner tickets are sold out, you can still come join us for the evening’s activities, but we cannot guarantee food will be available.

📍 White Mule Winery
🍽️ Dinner at 6 PM
🎶 Gasconade River Band at 7 PM
🎁 Silent Auction • 50/50 Raffle • Cash Bar

This community has already shown the Zelch family so much love. Tomorrow, let’s show them what happens when a community comes together for one of its own. ❤️

👉 SHARE THIS POST, TAG YOUR FRIENDS & COME SPEND THE EVENING WITH US!

08/25/2026

⏰ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! ⏰

❤️ ZELCH FAMILY FUNDRAISER — THIS FRIDAY! ❤️

We are down to a LIMITED NUMBER OF DINNER TICKETS, and once they’re gone, they’re gone!

🎟️ Don’t wait and take the chance of missing out on dinner! Purchase your tickets in advance here:
https://app.argentasoftware.com/interfaces/50378/campaign-sales/5543

You may also take your chances at the door, but please remember:

⚠️ Once all dinner tickets are sold, we will NOT be able to provide additional meals. You are still welcome to come out and join us for the music, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, cash bar, and all the evening’s activities — but food will only be available for ticket holders while quantities last.

📅 Friday, August 28
📍 White Mule Winery
🕕 Dinner at 6 PM
🎶 Gasconade River Band at 7 PM
🎁 Silent Auction • 50/50 Raffle • Cash Bar

This is more than a night out — it’s our community coming together to help Clyde and Emma Zelch rebuild after losing their home to a fire.

❤️ BUY YOUR TICKETS. SHARE THIS POST. TAG YOUR FRIENDS. LET’S PACK THE WHITE MULE FOR THE ZELCH FAMILY!

08/25/2026

🍰 CALLING ALL OF OUR BAKERS, FRIENDS & FAMILY! 🧁🍪

We’re getting everything lined up for Friday’s Dessert Auction, and we need your help filling the dessert table! ❤️

🎯 OUR GOAL: 40 DESSERTS!

If you are donating a dessert, please send me a message to confirm:

🍪 What dessert you’ll be making
📍 If you’ll be dropping it off at Station 53 Outfitters & The First Responder Store
OR
🎉 If you’ll be bringing it directly to the event on Friday

Cakes, pies, cookies, brownies, cobblers, cupcakes, cheesecakes, specialty desserts — we would love a great variety!

👉 Already told us you’re baking? Please message me again so I can make sure you are officially on our list.

We are hoping to have 40 amazing desserts ready for the auction, and every single donation helps make this fundraiser a success!

❤️ Who can help us reach 40?
Drop a 🍰 in the comments and then send me a message with what you’re bringing!

PLEASE SHARE & TAG YOUR FAVORITE BAKER! 👇

08/22/2026

08/21/2026

🚔 SUPPORT OUR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT — SATURATION SATURDAY 🚔

This Saturday, August 29, The Chief Mason Griffith Foundation is proud to support the men and women serving our communities during Saturation Saturday.

We are collecting donations this week to help us provide dinner, goodie bags, drinks, snacks, and other items for participating law enforcement officers from MSHP, Rosebud, Gasconade County, Hermann, Owensville, Gasconade County Dispatch, Bland PD, and other participating agencies.

Items we can use:
• Packs of gum & hard candy
• Bottled water
• Energy drinks
• Fast-food/restaurant gift cards
• Gas station gift cards
• Cash donations to help provide additional needs throughout the event and year.

TCMGF is honored to host the Roll Call Dinner at 4:00 PM, prepare goodie bags for our officers, and welcome guest speakers from MADD and other organizations before Saturation begins at 6:00 PM.

❤️ Want to help us show these officers and dispatchers how much our communities appreciate them?

Please reach out this week to:

Angie Koepke: 573-308-0577
Jennifer Griffith: 573-259-2302
Jessica Armstrong: 636-359-2496

Even a $10 or $20 donation can help us fill a bag, purchase a meal, grab drinks, or provide a gift card for a first responder.

💙 They spend their nights protecting our communities. This Saturday, let's make sure they know their communities stand behind them.

The Chief Mason Griffith Foundation
Supporting Those Who Protect & Serve — Past, Present & Future

08/21/2026

👀 Wondering what The Chief Mason Griffith Foundation—and all the foundations and programs on our team—have coming up?

🔥 BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING, and our communities are at the heart of it all!

📅 Check out our upcoming events and see how YOU can get involved, support the mission, and help us make an impact!

08/17/2026

Once again this year Ben Hoemann is hosting the 9/11 Stair Climb at WHS. He and other are raising money for TCMGF and the Alzehmiers Foundation. Please click on this link if you wish to donate and support our climbers. If you would like to particpate in the climb reach out. https://app.argentasoftware.com/interfaces/50378/donate?CampaignID=5545