Two-Year Grants
Avenues Counseling - $15,000
Provides mental health counseling services to all who have a need, regardless of their ability to pay, including a new program for teenagers.
Black Girls Do STEM - $25,000
Introduces historically marginalized girls from St. Louis communities to STEM programming in middle school, and continues support over a seven-year period.
Caritas Connections, Inc - $9,137
Serves the specific needs of area non-profits by purchasing, collecting, and providing items to clothe, feed, and assist the needy in our community.
Earthdance - $25,000
Advances food justice by training organic farmers and gardeners of all ages, providing connection to healthy food and the land, and cultivating vibrant community.
earthday365 - $9,137
Supports an equitable and environmentally sustainable St. Louis region, including partnering with neighborhood organizations to combat illegal dumping.
Fairground Park for All - $25,000
Works to regain regional and national status for Fairground Park in north St. Louis city as a vibrant outdoor public space.
Health Protection and Education Services - $13,350
Provides health education and screenings to residents to improve health outcomes, using multilanguage peer facilitators to better serve immigrant clients.
Laughing Bear Bakery - $10,000
Offers employment and training for ex-offenders to facilitate a successful transition back into the community, providing an income, stability, and marketable skills.
Room at the Inn - $25,000
Provides emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness in our area, with expansion efforts underway to increase family sleeping rooms and service areas.
Rustic Roots - $25,000
Teaches sustainable agriculture, offers free, fresh vegetables from the farm to elderly homebound residents, and creates a strong local food hub in north St. Louis County.In addition to these awards, the following agency received a second grant installment as part of a three-year grant awarded in 2023.
Lift For Life Gym - $33,333
Offers children in St. Louis a safe, enriching environment where they can strengthen their bodies, enrich their minds, develop healthy relationships and learn to make positive life choices.