Boeing Announces $1 Million Grant for Kinloch
Grant will support ongoing cleanup efforts
On Friday, May 8th, The Boeing Co. (Boeing) announced a $1 million grant to support ongoing cleanup efforts in Kinloch, Missouri. The announcement was made at a check presentation ceremony at a park in Kinloch where previous cleanup efforts have been made.
The grant will go towards paying for cleanup of approximately 300 tons and 100 acres of trash and debris in the city, as well as covering landfill costs. It originated from the philanthropic and community investment arm of Boeing, Boeing Global Engagement.
“This investment goes beyond removing waste. It’s about supporting a cleaner, safer community and strengthening the quality of life for Kinloch residents. This is who we are. This is what St. Louis is all about,” said Jeff Shockey, Executive Vice President of Government Operations at Boeing.
Boeing has not only made financial contributions but has also put in manual labor with the use of over 300 volunteers participating in various cleanups in 2025 and 2026. The most recent one, an Earth Day event on April 25, resulted in over 7 tons of debris being removed from the heart of Kinloch.
During the check presentation ceremony, government leaders, community partners, and corporations gathered to celebrate the occasion. Speakers included:
- Dan Gillian, Boeing St. Louis Site Executive
- Jeff Shockey, Boeing Government Operations Vice President
- Governor Mike Kehoe, Missouri Governor
- Representative Wesley Bell, Missouri Congressman
- Rita Heard Days, St. Louis County Councilwoman
- Dr. Justine Blue, Kinloch City Manager
- Mike Rallo, PARIC CEO
- Rodney Crim, St. Louis Economic Development Partnership CEO and President
Cleaning up Kinloch has been a focus of not only the city and citizens of Kinloch, but also a myriad of partners since March of 2025. Those community and corporate partners include the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, Boeing, PARIC, Greater St. Louis, Regional Business Council, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, St. Louis Development Corporation, and many others.
“Kinloch is evidence that we have a long, rich history and that what we desperately need is sustained investment. And so, I’m hopeful that this is only the beginning of a much-needed partnership to get the city of Kinloch the help that it needs to get back to the once thriving community that so many people call home,” Representative Wesley Bell added.
