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Signature collection is no longer a viable path to a Nov. vote in STL County. We are advocating for our proposed ballot initiative to be put on the ballot by the County Council. More>

DSS will expand child care assistance to low-income families & support child care providers w/ funding from the CARES Act. Will make it possible for more low-income families to qualify for child care assistance. Some families will see benefits increase. More>

Help with housing and utility bills is available through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. More>

Eyethrive, based in Maryland Heights, is providing free eyeglasses to children 4-18 who have a valid prescription and who have lost or broken their glasses. They will mail the eyeglasses to the child’s home. More>

Beginning TODAY, Nine Network is launching "Teaching in Room 9". Two hours of literacy and math instruction for students, Pre-K through fourth grade, will be broadcast weekdays from 12:30–2:30 pm, free of charge on Nine PBS. More>

New resources help families face current challenges like missing friends and feeling worried, while also giving children ways to celebrate the helpers in their neighborhoods, from pharmacists to mail carriers to grocery store employees. More>

The COVID-19 Equitable Relief and Recovery Fund Grant is now available to Black-led organizations providing direct aid to and/or leading mobilizing efforts for communities most affected by COVID-19. Grants may range from $5,000 to $50,000. More>

Pandemic Food Stamp/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (P-SNAP) benefits to be extended through May. Enables Missouri SNAP households to continue to receive the maximum Food Stamp/SNAP benefit amount for their household size. More>

Affinia Healthcare has opened a testing station at its Pagedale location. More>

The Normandy Joint Executive Governing Board has selected Marcus Robinson as its next Superintendent of Schools. Robinson will begin his new role with Normandy May 1, 2020. More>

A new grant program supported by InvestSTL aimed at substantially impacted economically distressed communities. Our intention is to make sure that the businesses in our economically undervalued neighborhoods are prioritized. More>

2 new grant programs were announced that prioritize applicants in the STL Promise Zone. These programs were created to bolster economically undervalued neighborhoods by lessening financial burdens of COVID-19 on small businesses. More>

The St. Louis Mental Health Board has an opportunity for you to express yourself via video. They are looking for video submissions from people ages 18-25 willing to discuss how COVID-19 is affecting their life and mental health. More>

Nurses for Newborns has supplied their networks with a new resource covering everything from date night activities to crisis hotlines. Review the resources because chances are, you’ll find something you need. More>

The Regional Health Commission and other partners developed the Prepare STL campaign specifically to provide information to our Black community, which is being disproportionately affected by COVID-19. More>

To respond to the challenges childcare providers and families are facing with COVID-19, United 4 Children is offering mini-grants of up to $500 for efforts that fill critical gaps. Licensed childcare centers and registered home providers are eligible. More>

There has been a coordinated effort between Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education, Education Plus, Operation Food Search, United Way, and St. Louis County Library, among others, to simplify the search for resources More>

The Community Impact Network shifts its focus to emergency assistance and provides more than $625,000 in funding to nonprofit partners. More>

STL communities most impacted by infant mortality are also experiencing heightened challenges due to COVID-19. In response, FLOURISH has allocated funding to assist community groups & nonprofits w/ projects that reduce the strain on Black families. More>

STLCC's mission is to help every person earn a degree in the field of their dreams. This summer, take a class on us and get closer to graduating, transferring or even getting a jump-start on your career! More>