The Grand Reserve | Presented by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis

An evening of fine dining, premium spirits, and powerful conversation at Bar Italia in the Central West End. The Grand Reserve 2026: 35 Years of SLIP An evening of fine dining, premium spirits, and powerful conversation at Bar Italia in the Central West End. Wednesday, September 16th. 6pm to 10pm. Be in the room. Thirty-five years of building the talent pipeline. Since its founding, the St. Louis Internship Program has moved young people from preemployment training to internship placement to postsecondary and professional careers. Ninety-eight percent of SLIP Students have graduated high school and gone on to pursue that path. Join us for an evening of celebration as we raise a glass to 35 years of the St. Louis Internship Program, honoring the students, partners, and community leaders who have shaped our collective success. Welcome to The Grand Reserve The Grand Reserve is an exclusive evening bringing together corporate partners and community leaders for a night where luxury and purpose sit at the same table. This year we are taking it to Bar Italia, a Central West End institution, to mark 35 years of the St. Louis Internship Program. Every seat at the table fuels the work directly. SLIP Students, the Career Pathways that carry them, and the employers who host eight-week paid internships across the region. This is where the people who move St. Louis forward gather to keep it moving. Elevate Your Senses Expertly curated wine selections. Bold, complex pours from some of the world's finest whiskey producers. A multi-course dinner from one of the city's most beloved kitchens, with every dish thoughtfully paired to the evening's spirits. Every flavor is intentional. Every moment is crafted. An Atmosphere Built for Connection Live music sets the tone. The Central West End sets the scene. And the conversations that start over dinner have a way of turning into real relationships, real ideas, and real opportunity for the next class of Skills Backpack Holders. Thirty-five years in. The only question is whether you will be in the room. Reserve your place today.