EmpowerHER Tea Party uplifts St. Louis students High school students from across St. Louis gathered recently at the Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center for the second annual EmpowerHER Tea Party, an event designed to encourage leadership and mentorship among young women. The program was founded and hosted by Conchita Hughes, a teacher at KIPP High School. Students shared artwork, poetry and music and […]

'EmpowerHER Tea Party uplifts St. Louis students'

🖋 St. Louis American staff
📸 Courtesy photo

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‘We just can’t give up’ Washington University physician Dr. Will Ross opened a seminar on public health and community engagement with a warning from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice of health is the most shocking and most inhumane.” Ross displayed the quote — delivered by King at a 1966 press conference for the […]

'We just can’t give up'

🖋 Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American
📸 Lawrence Bryant | St. Louis American

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St. Louis aldermen hear CDCs’ case for steady funding after tornado, pandemic-era cuts Community development corporations told the Board of Aldermen’s Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee they are key to disaster response and neighborhood stability but face funding shortfalls after federal cuts and rising costs; CDC leaders urged the city to consider dedicated operating support.

St. Louis Community Development Corporations are pleading for steady funding to continue their vital work in disaster response and neighborhood revitalization amidst rising costs and federal cuts.

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Committee advances expansion and four-year extension of 1100 Washington Avenue CID The HUD committee voted to send board bill 107 out of committee with a due-pass recommendation to expand the 1100 Washington Avenue Community Improvement District (CID), add eight parcels, add a roughly $500,000 neighborhood economic-development project and extend the district’s term from 2049 to 2053.

St. Louis City is set to expand the Community Improvement District on Washington Avenue, adding new parcels and a $500,000 development project—what could this mean for the neighborhood's future?

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United Way hosts an ‘Evening of Thanks’  In 1994, St. Louis American Publisher Donald M. Suggs helped establish United Way’s African American Giving Initiative, which today is called the Charmaine Chapman Society. The late Chapman was the first African American president and CEO of the United Way of Greater St. Louis and her legacy of community service lives on through the Society. […]

'United Way hosts an ‘Evening of Thanks’ '

🖋 Alvin A. Reid | The St. Louis American
📸 Photo courtesy of United Way

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The grant will fund either: 🔌 More electric vehicle charging stations across Alton OR 🚓 Transitioning city vehicles (like police cars) to electric models. Big steps for cleaner energy! 🌱 #AltonIL #StlouisCommunity #STL

This weekend, our Community Outreach Director, Tyler Roussin, attended the First Annual Holiday Joy & Jazz Brunch in support of the Charles E. Fleming Legacy Foundation.
Thank you to the Gaskins family for hosting such an inspiring event.
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Thanksgiving reflections from a city that endured The Ga people of Ghana, West Africa, begin a celebration in August that continues as a month-long thanksgiving known as Ga Homowo — the Harvest Festival. Many ethnic groups in Ghana and all over Africa have similar traditions. Ceremonies and rituals vary, but the purpose is the same — remembering lean times, being thankful for […]

'Thanksgiving reflections from a city that endured'

🖋 St. Louis American staff
📸 Photo from Canva

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New Bond Center expands early childhood and family support services in St. Louis Families in St. Louis City and County will soon have expanded access to early childhood and family support services through a new permanent home for the Show Me Strong Families program. The facility, supported by a $240,000 multi-year grant from the Berges Family Foundation, is located at 1905 S. Grand Blvd. and will serve as […]

'New Bond Center expands early childhood and family support services in St. Louis'

🖋 St. Louis American staff
📸 Photo from Parents as Teachers National Center Facebook

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Happy Thanksgiving week, St. Louis! 🦃❤️ Remember, the Office of the St. Louis City Recorder is closed Nov 27-28. We’ll be back on Nov 29! #Thanksgiving #StLouis #ThanksgivingWeek #StLouisCommunity #StLouisLife

Once seeking help, now leading change When Michelle Charbonnier first walked through the doors of MoNetwork nearly a decade ago, she was a volunteer at the nonprofit that assists drug users, trying to give back to the kind of place that once helped her. Today, Charbonnier leads the organization as its executive director, carrying the same empathy and lived experience that […]

'Once seeking help, now leading change'

🖋 Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American
📸 Ashley Winters | St. Louis American

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Schnucks hosts food drive Schnuck Markets, Inc. is hosting a food drive Thursday, Oct. 30, through Tuesday, Nov.11, 2025 at over 100 of its stores to help fill local pantries and stock local food banks to meet the growing needs of area residents due to the potential cessation of SNAP benefits resulting from the federal government shutdown. This is […]

'Schnucks hosts food drive'

🖋 St. Louis American staff
📸 Photo via Canva

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Proud to Partner with Mission: St. Louis

Cantor Injury Law is honored to partner with Mission: St. Louis in support of their Affordable Christmas event.

Learn more at: https://loom.ly/HqepD1w or MissionSTL.org

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What an incredible Sunday at Move with MADD! 💙
Cantor Injury Law is honored to support MADD Heartland in their mission to keep our roads safe and stand with families affected by drunk driving.

You Can Count on Cantor!

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Residents Share Personal Accounts of Tornado Devastation in Saint Louis Community members recount traumatic tornado experiences and urge focused city rebuilding efforts.

Residents of St. Louis are rallying for urgent support and a compassionate recovery plan after sharing their heartbreaking stories of survival from the recent tornado.

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Tornado Strikes St. Louis Family Leaving Father-In-Law Severely Injured Community unites to help after tornado injures local resident and damages homes.

A devastating tornado has left a St. Louis family reeling, highlighting the urgent need for better emergency response and community support in times of crisis.

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Alderman Browning addresses recovery efforts following May 16 tornado impact Alderman Browning emphasizes community voices in recovery strategy after the tornado disaster.

Alderman Browning highlights the vital role of community voices in shaping recovery strategies after the devastating tornado that struck St. Louis.

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CDA Launches Community Development Block Grant RFP for 2026 Funding Cycle CDA announces RFP for CDBG funding focused on low-income communities, due September 5.

St. Louis is empowering communities with vital training on the Community Development Block Grant program—are you ready to transform your neighborhood?

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Roshanda Alexander outlines financial management best practices for Saint Louis CDA CDA director Roshanda Alexander discusses RFP process and funding management for Saint Louis.

St. Louis is stepping up its game in community development with vital training on managing federal funding—could your organization be the next to benefit?

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Saint Louis CDA Sets Funding Proposal Deadlines and Documentation Requirements CDA establishes strict deadlines for proposal submissions and documentation for funding applications.

Urgent deadlines are looming for St. Louis community funding proposals—are you ready to submit your application before time runs out?

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St. Louis Officials Outline Recovery Efforts and Community Engagement Plans City leaders discuss partnerships and strategies for long-term recovery and community involvement.

St. Louis city leaders are taking bold steps to enhance community recovery efforts, ensuring residents have a crucial voice in shaping the future.

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Alderman Aldridge facilitates meeting on Grama settlement fund for tornado relief Alderman Aldridge leads discussion on enhancing public transparency in recovery efforts.

Alderman Aldridge's recent meeting on the Grama settlement fund has sparked hope for tornado relief and highlighted the community's demand for transparency in recovery efforts.

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Carol Lynn Hoffbell advocates for community engagement in city disaster response Carol Lynn Hoffbell emphasizes grassroots involvement and resident retention at city meeting.

Community voices are rising in St. Louis as residents demand greater involvement in city governance and disaster response—will officials listen?

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Residents Demand Urgent Action on Tornado Relief and City Support Citizens express frustration over slow tornado recovery efforts and lack of city resources.

Frustration is boiling over in St. Louis as residents demand swift action on tornado recovery, feeling abandoned by city officials amidst ongoing delays.

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Join us for Sidewalk Talk, a free community listening event hosted by the Saint Louis Mental Health Board. No pressure, no appointments—just real conversations and connection.

📅 May 6, 2025
🕒 4:00pm - 7:00pm
More details: www.sidewalk-talk.org

#SidewalkTalk #MentalHealthMatters #StLouisCommunity

🌟A day to remember at @st-louis-cardinals.bsky.social Busch Stadium! 🏟️
🙌🏾 Honored to join #DonorFamilies, #TransplantPatients, #LivingDonors ➕the #StLouisCommunity to celebrate the #GiftOfLife.💙💚
🤝🏽Through every story & every hug, we are truly #FansForLife.🙌🏾 #DonateLifeDay April 2025⚾️ #SSMHealthStL🦋💙💚

🙏🏽#MidAmericaTransplant, @st-louis-cardinals.bsky.social ➕ #DavidEckstein22 for unforgettable #DonateLifeDay at Busch Stadium! 🏟️
🌅 #GreatDay gathering w/#DonorFamilies, #Transplant patients, #LivingDonors➕professionals in our #StLouiscommunity to honor #GiftOfLife 🦋💙💚 #DonateLifeAmerica #SSMHealthStL

#OperaNews Exciting times for Opera Theatre of Saint Louis! 🎶 They're planning a state-of-the-art performing arts center on a 6.67-acre site at Maryland Ave. Early stages, but with community support and Webster University partnership, the future looks bright! #ArtsDevelopment #StLouisCommunity

St. Louis Mayor #TishauraJones talks campaign and her legacy #Stlouis #CityOfSTL #STL #StlouisCommunity #WeAreSTL #stlCity #ShowMeSTLouis #GatewayCity youtu.be/8LWdKpZ1EkY...

St. Louis Mayor #TishauraJones talks campaign and her legacy #Stlouis #CityOfSTL #STL #StlouisCommunity #WeAreSTL #stlCity #ShowMeSTLouis #GatewayCity youtu.be/8LWdKpZ1EkY...