St. Louis Promise Zone
2022 Juneteenth Celebrations in St. Louis
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration honoring the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger led thousands of federal troops to Galveston,…
Read MoreSTL Promise Zone Neighborhood Gets A Much Needed Facelift From Community Partners
The St. Louis Promise Zone recently partnered with the Urban League, Regional Business Council, Councilwoman Shalonda Webb, St. Louis County Problem Property Unit and other community partners to clean up…
Read MoreComing soon: Urban League Plaza
On August 9, 2014, the St. Louis County communities of Ferguson, Dellwood, Jennings and unincorporated North St. Louis County experienced a period of civil unrest that negatively affected more than…
Read MoreSt. Louis County Wins $18.2 Million Grant for St. Louis Promise Zone Corridor
St. Louis County has been awarded an $18.2 million federal grant to transform West Florissant Avenue into a marquee corridor within the St. Louis Promise Zone. The funds will be…
Read MoreDellwood Pharmacy, Continuing to be a Staple in the Community
Located in the St. Louis Promise Zone, Dellwood Pharmacy is the only immigrant Black owned pharmacy in the area and continues to thrive. Some of the services the pharmacy offers…
Read MoreNew Workshop Series Focusing On Residential Real Estate Now Available
The Community Builders Network of Metro St. Louis and the St. Louis Promise Zone are coordinating a workshop series for place-based organizations to develop business models that support their organizations…
Read MoreSt. Louis Promise Zone Now Hiring to Help Fullfill their Mission
The St. Louis Promise Zone is now hiring four AmeriCorps VISTAs to develop and nurture partnerships, and perform research and marketing within the Promise Zone. The St. Louis Promise Zone…
Read MoreCongratulations to the Neighborhood Leadership Fellows 2020 Cohort
The Neighborhood Leadership Fellows advanced leadership training program, powered by a partnership between Creating Whole Communities, University of Missouri – St. Louis, University of Missouri Extension, and the St. Louis…
Read MoreGeoFutures Advisory Committee Hosts Live Virtual Launch Event
*UPDATED – Members from the GeoFutures advisory committee recently came together to discuss highlights of the GeoFutures Strategic Report. The GeoFutures strategic plan lays out a roadmap for the St.…
Read MoreEquitable Economic Development Strategy Framework Released
The Equitable Economic Development Strategic Framework sets forth a vision to create collaborative opportunities for development and investment that benefit all the City’s people and neighborhoods. It was developed with…
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