Free Health Equipment Lending Program
Neighbor to neighbor, providing recycled free home medical equipment, sharing healing, happiness and independence, while preserving the environment.
Our Team
Karen Lanter, MPA, CFRE, CAP, Executive Director
Karen is an experienced leader of nonprofit organizations and a community and revenue development professional. She earned her undergraduate degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Washington University. In addition, Karen has a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Southern Illinois University. Her experience includes securing the funding to create a dental clinic for the medically underserved, among other accomplishments.
Kyle Wilson, Warehouse Manager
For more than 11 years, Kyle has been leading St. Louis HELP's warehouse and transportation activities. A dedicated family man, Kyle furthers our mission each day. He and his wife Debbie have three children and four grandchildren.
Karen Breen, Resource Manager
Karen is a native of St. Louis. She has made a career of working with people from all walks of life, meaning St. Louis HELP a great fit for her. She works directly with adults and children, getting them the home medical equipment they need to have a better quality of life.
Danny Shepherd, Site Manager, JEFFCO
Danny is skilled in warehouse management and is eager to help people get the help they need. STLHELP provides refurbished home medical equipment, free-of-charge, to anyone who needs it. This work includes enabling people to age safely in place at home, to get loved ones out of bed after surgery or a stroke, and to help children with special needs have the equipment they need to attend school.
“I am incredibly proud to have this role,” said Danny, “and I look forward to helping families get the medical equipment they need.” Danny lives in Festus with his wife, Tanya. The pair share two daughters: Autumn, a data analyst, and Meghan, a pediatric nurse. “After 20+ years working in production and maintenance in the city, I am excited to have found a role that allows me to help people in the community where I raised my family,” said Danny.
Kim Nguyen, Data Analyst
Kim is a graduate of St. Louis University. She enjoys documenting St. Louis HELP's impact, who we serve, helping us do an even better job meeting community needs.
Kim Nguyen, Data Analyst
Kim is a graduate of St. Louis University. She enjoys documenting St. Louis HELP's impact, who we serve, helping us do an even better job meeting community needs.