COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Upcoming events
Our Community Calendar is for sharing our member organizations’ events and other events that are related to place-based community building and community development.
If you’re interested in posting your event on our community calendar, please fill out the form below.
AEI's Disaster Recovery & Rebuild Committee presents Dr. Robert Hawkins : "Contrasting Katrina and May 16th Tornado-Community-Led Rebuild Solutions"
🌪️ How do we rebuild together?
Join the Alliance for Economic Inclusion for a vital conversation on community-led recovery: "Contrasting Katrina and May 16th Tornado: Community-Led Rebuild Solutions."
Dr. Robert Hawkins from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as our keynote speaker. Following his address, we’ll dive into a panel discussion with local leaders who are on the front lines of urban planning and community advocacy in St. Louis.
When: 📅 Thursday, February 19, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: 💻 Hosted via Microsoft Teams
How to Join:
Meeting ID: 231 897 608 864 0
Passcode: 266E45Vj
Featured Panelists:
Kayla Reed | Executive Director, Action St. Louis
Brian Hurd | Director of Comm. Planning & Implementation, RISE Community Development
Kim Turner, Esq. | The Coalition
Whether you are a community member, an urban planner, or a student of social work, your voice and presence matter as we look toward resilient, equitable rebuilding.
#StLouis #CommunityRebuild #EconomicInclusion #ActionStL #RiseCommunity #DisasterRecovery #STLStrong
National Community Development Association - $175
National Community Development Association
NCDA is excited to present the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Primer later this month!
Join us on Monday, February 23rd, Wednesday, February 25th, and Friday, February 27th at 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM EST (1:30 - 3:30 CST) for this 3-session course that will assist new and existing practitioners in enhancing their knowledge on how to start and effectively run a rehab program using CDBG funds. At least 1 year of experience with CDBG is recommended for this course.
Register today: https://ncdaonline.regfox.com/cdbg-housing-rehabilitation...
Grants Beyond Writing - $40
This session will cover everything besides grant writing - that is, how do you use prospecting, cultivating, and reporting to develop relationships with funders. This 2 hour session is designed to help grant writers manage multiple projects and deadlines using a basic spreadsheet.
You do not need previous experience with grants.
This is an in-person workshop in St. Louis.
Location: Network for Strong Communities, 8050 Watson Rd (Floor 2), St. Louis, MO 63119
Date and time: Thu, Feb 26, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Organizer: NSC Team, (314) 961-7600, learn@nscnow.org
TICKETS
Workshop Registration - Grants Beyond Writing
Price: $40.00
About the Presenter
A native St. Louisan, Ravi Rao, JD, developed a passion for social justice during his college years at Washington University. A lifelong debater and coach, Ravi went from captaining the high school team at a well-resourced public school in the county to coaching debate in some of the city’s most under-resourced schools. That profound firsthand exposure to resource disparity remained with Ravi upon his return to St. Louis after completing his legal studies at Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Ravi co-founded and directed the St. Louis Urban Debate League, a non-profit organization that supported the establishment and growth of after-school debate teams in St. Louis’s urban schools. That experience convinced Ravi to pursue a career in nonprofit fundraising, where he combines his advocacy background with his passion for connecting prospective donors with the projects and causes that matter to them.
As a consultant to non-profits, Ravi combines his strengths as a researcher, communicator, and educator, locating the organizational stories that best convey impact to prospective donors while coaching staff and boards to maximize their resource development efforts.
A resident of St. Louis City, Ravi lives with his beautiful wife, Kelli, son Arjuna, and beagle Hype. He can often be found chasing after the latter two in the evenings at Lafayette Square Park, coaching at a local debate tournament, or cheering on his beloved Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues from the nosebleeds. In his spare time, he enjoys all things Star Wars.
NCI: State of North County Luncheon - $35
NCI: State of North County Luncheon
Thursday, February 26, 2026 @ 11AM
Catering To You - Venue & Catering (12775 New Halls Ferry Rd.)
Get the inside scoop on the priorities and challenges impacting North St. Louis County. This event brings together the leaders who are moving our community forward. Be part of the conversation. See you there!
Trailnet: Beers with Engineers
Beers with Engineers: How Meaningful Public Involvement Builds Better Projects presented by Great River Engineering
Trailnet invites you to Beers with Engineers: How Meaningful Public Involvement Builds Better Projects, an event crafted specifically for engineers, planners, landscape architects, designers, and development professionals with a passion for transportation! Taking place on Thursday, Feb. 19 at UMSL at Grand Center, Beers with Engineers will include an engaging panel, collaborative activities, networking, snacks, and — you guessed it — local beer and other beverages. The focus this year is the use of public involvement to develop more effective projects.
This event is hosted by Trailnet with support from Great River Engineering, Engineering Design Source, Inc., and the Missouri Foundation for Health. Beer and root beer have been donated by Perennial Ales and Fitz's Root Beer.
Are you an engineer, planner, landscape architect, designer, or development professional? This event is a Professional Development Hour (PDH) opportunity.
UMSL at Grand Center, 3651 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63108
What to Expect
Beers with Engineers seeks to equip transportation professionals with the tools and connections that they need to thrive. Spend the afternoon with fellow engineers, planners, landscape architects, designers, and development professionals while discussing public involvement. Hear from Tom Blair (District Engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation), Jacque Knight (Project Manager at Crawford, Murphy & Tilly), and Chris Beard (Vice President of Transportation for Lochmueller Group) as they discuss their own experiences with public involvement. Participate in activities that can be utilized in your own work, network with your peers, and enjoy refreshing beverages.
Schedule
3:30 - 3:45 p.m. - Welcome and introductions
3:45 to 4:30 p.m. - Panel discussion with
Tom Blair, District Engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation
Jacque Knight, Project Manager at Crawford, Murphy & Tilly
Chris Beard, Vice President of Transportation for Lochmueller Group
4:30 to 5:15 p.m. - Interactive activity
5:15 to 6 p.m. - Networking
Food and Drink
We will have beer and root beer for attendees, as well as appetizers. Vegetarian options will be available.
Transit
-Bike Parking- A bike rack is available on the south side of the building, off of Olive St.
-Transit- UMSL at Grand Center is a short walk from the Grand @ Lindell bus stop (Routes 70 and 97).
-Parking- On-street paid parking is available on Olive St., as well as nearby paid lots and garages.
For accommodations and accessibility information, please contact Allie Reed, Program Manager, at allie@trailnet.org, or call Trailnet at (314) 455-6329.
STL Vacancy Collaborative: From Vacancy to Vibrancy Webinar
Vacancy to Vibrancy Small Grants Program Webinar
Thursday, February 26, 2026 @ 6PM
The 2026 Vacancy to Vibrancy Small Grants Program opens on February 26, and there is a launch-day webinar to help you begin your application with clarity and confidence! The program provides grants of $1,500 to $5,000 for vacant lot beautification and activation in St. Louis City. The program supports resident-led greenspace projects that strengthen neighborhoods through creative land reuse. Learn more: www.stlvacancy.com
City of St. Louis & Building Exchange STL: BEPS Update Meetings
The City of St. Louis invites the public to attend an informational session on the Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) program.
Speaker Malachi Rein, Director of Building Energy Exchange St. Louis will reflect on the outcomes of the first BEPS compliance cycle and provide an overview of expectations for Cycle 2.
YMCA of O’Fallon Park Rec Complex
4343 West Florissant Avenue
The sessions are open to building owners, property managers, professionals and community members interested in building energy performance and compliance requirements. Everyone is welcome. Come learn, ask questions and be part of shaping St. Louis’ building energy future.
FORWARD on Attainable Housing: From Ideas to Delivery
Attainable housing doesn’t move forward by talking — it moves forward when people build.
On Wednesday, March 25 (7:30–9:30 AM), Construction Forum convenes a working conversation about what it actually takes to deliver attainable housing today — financially, technologically, and at the neighborhood level
This isn’t theory. It’s practice.
We will gather at First Unitarian Church of St. Louis (5007 Waterman Blvd.) — a historic institution rooted in social justice and located directly in the tornado’s path. The setting underscores the point: attainable housing is not abstract policy. It is a current, local construction challenge tied to recovery, resilience, and long-term neighborhood stability.
DATE/TIME
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
7:30AM - 9:30AM
LOCATION
First Unitarian Church of St. Louis
(at the corner of Waterman & Kingshighway)
5007 Waterman Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
The program is free. Registration is required.
If you care about the future of the built environment — and your role in shaping it — I hope you’ll join us.
North County Inc.'s 49th Annual Leadership Breakfast
Consider supporting North County's largest event, which celebrates the great accomplishments of other organizations and people who are making a difference in our community. North County Inc.'s 49th Annual Leadership Breakfast is from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Marriott St. Louis Airport. Reservations are required for this event. At the Breakfast, we will present awards to individuals who have shown a strong commitment to the North St. Louis County region through their business, civic, and/or humanitarian acts. We need your help identifying these key individuals, businesses, and organizations. Submit a nomination by Monday, March 2, 2026. Visit our website for more information.
Event Website: https://northstlouiscounty.com/events/leadership-breakfast-2026/
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐏𝐏𝐀) 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 Community Meeting & Resource Fair
The 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐏𝐏𝐀) 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 is asking for your continued help getting the word out to residents who may still need support. The application deadline has been extended to 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟖, giving residents additional time to complete applications and fix missing or incorrect information.
This matters because these FEMA recovery dollars are meant to help residents:
Repair and restore their homes
Clear remaining debris
Address properties that are unsafe or beyond repair
Making sure eligible residents know about the program and have help applying is critical to ensuring recovery funds reach the community.
𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧-𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 - 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡, O’Fallon Park Rec Complex
Residents can get help with applications and connect to housing, shelter, legal aid, food, utilities, repairs, and mental health resources.
𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 & 𝐏𝐨𝐩-𝐔𝐩𝐬
Action St. Louis has announced a community canvassing effort this weekend and is seeking volunteers. Additional pop-up events are being scheduled with community-based organizations to support residents with applications. More details coming soon!
𝐂𝐁𝐍 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬:
If you have upcoming events in tornado-impacted areas where outreach support, flyers, or application assistance could be helpful, please reach out to Jessica Wernli and share this post to help ensure residents don’t miss this extended opportunity for assistance.
Annual Old North Neighborhood Meeting, Potluck & Good Neighbor Awards
Do you know an individual, organization, or a business in Old North who has made a positive, ongoing contribution to the neighborhood?
Old North Good Neighbor Awards are a way to recognize our Old North neighbors who have gone above and beyond in service to community. Nominate a Good Neighbor today!
https://forms.gle/v3qwX7egZweoXJgd7
And join us on February 16 for the Annual Old North Neighborhood Meeting, Potluck & Good Neighbor Awards.
ULI: Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2026
Thursday, January 29, 7:30–10:00 AM | Powell Hall at the Jack C. Taylor Music Center
Register now for Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2026! Now in its 47th edition, our annual outlook is one of the most highly regarded reports for the real estate and land use industry. This year’s report explores how the industry is adapting amid economic change, demographic shifts and rapid advances in technology.
Access your copy of Emerging Trends in Real Estate® United States and Canada 2026 to dig deeper into this year’s trends. Join ULI St. Louis on January 29th at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for exclusive programming and insights tailored to our market.
Location: St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
SPONSOR THIS EVENT!
Want to be an Emerging Trends sponsor? Contact us here.
Already a ULI St. Louis 2026 Sponsor?
Email Kaitlyn to use your complimentary tickets for this event.
More information, including speakers, coming soon!
STL City: Budget & Public Employees Committee Meeting on Tornado Relief and Recovery Spending
The Board of Aldermen's Budget and Public Employees Committee will discuss and receive a report from the Mayor's Office on expenditures of the Tornado Relief and Recovery Fund.
This Board of Aldermen committee meeting will be held in person in the Kennedy Room 208 at the St. Louis City Hall. Members of the public may attend in person or use the Zoom Webinar Link below to join the meeting virtually.
POAH: Clinton-Peabody All Aboard the Holiday Express 🎁
All Aboard the Holiday Express
Thursday, December 18 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Clinton-Peabody Tenant Advisory Board, St. Louis Housing Authority and Preservation of Affordable Housing are preparing to host the annual holiday event, bigger and better than ever. This year, we will be expanding this year’s event to include King Louie III and LaSalle Park families in addition to Clinton-Peabody families, reaching up to 450 children, which is over 3 times the number of children we’ve engaged at previous holiday events. The event will include a gift giveaway for children, a holiday gift raffle for adults, food, music, fun holiday activities, and photos with Santa. Attached is a flyer with additional event details.
We are requesting donations for the event; given the number of children we will be including in this year’s event, our fundraising goal is $10,000. You can donate toys and other holiday gifts for youth; you can also provide a monetary donation and we can purchase gifts on your behalf. Monetary donations can be sent to Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. We will provide a donation letter upon request for tax purposes.
Please let us know if you would like to participate no later than Friday, December 5; please include Arielle James (ajames@poah.org) in your response. And please feel free to share with others who may be interested in contributing!
Beercember: A Celebration of St. Louis Brewing History
St. Louis County Library - Clark Family Branch
1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131-3598
Commemorate the anniversary of Prohibition ending with an evening of brewing history, live music from Wolf Creek Bluegrass, a history lecture presented by Dan Fuller of Bellefontaine Cemetery, and beer samples from 2nd Shift Brewing, Third Wheel Brewing, Six Mile Bridge Brewery, Old Bridgeview Brewery and more!
Dutchtown's Winter Wonderland Holiday Gala
From one rehabbed building to 60-plus local startups, Dutchtown Innovation Center celebrates community impact at its Winter Wonderland Holiday Gala.
Neighborhood Innovation Center
3303 Meramec St, St Louis, MO 63118-4310, United States
Join Us for a Night of Celebration and Community!
It’s time for our annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Gala—a festive evening where we come together to support NICstl, celebrate Dutchtown, and raise essential funds to keep our neighborhood thriving. This year, the gala has even more magic, as it’s also the milestone celebration of the Discover Dutchtown Adventure!
Get your ticket here: https://bit.ly/DutchtownGala25
Giving Tuesday 2025
#Giving Tuesday 2025
December 2nd, 2025
#GivingTuesday has become a powerful moment in the year-end season of generosity for communities across the globe. What began in 2012, when the 92nd Street YMCA in New York and the United Nations Foundation set aside one day to celebrate giving, has grown into an international movement that raised more than $3 billion in the U.S. alone last year.
Here in St. Louis, CBN is proud to join this global day of generosity. Across our region, our nonprofits are working harder than ever to meet rising needs in disaster recovery, education, food access, healthcare, housing stability, and community well-being.
#GivingTuesday 2025, happening on December 2, is an opportunity for all of us to uplift that work and invest in a stronger, more equitable St. Louis.
How You Can Support St. Louis Nonprofits on #GivingTuesday
Whether you have time, resources, skills, or simply a commitment to spreading kindness, every act of generosity makes a difference. Here are some meaningful ways to participate (adapted from GivingTuesday.org):
Give time by volunteering with a local nonprofit.
Give voice by advocating for causes that strengthen St. Louis neighborhoods.
Give dollars by donating to a nonprofit in honor of #GivingTuesday.
Give goods by organizing a donation drive for essential items.
Give kindness through small acts that brighten someone’s day.
Give talent by lending your expertise—marketing, HR, design, technology—to a community organization.
Share why you give by posting on social media and encouraging others to join in.
There are countless ways to inspire generosity across our region. #GivingTuesday is your day to uplift the organizations and neighbors who help St. Louis thrive. Please consider donating directly to Community Builders Network or one of our hard-working, reliable Member Organizations.
North Newstead Association
Northside Community Housing
Old North St. Louis Restoration Group
Park Central Development
Revitalization of Baden Association
SHED
Sinai Development Corporation
St. Joseph Housing Initiative
The Home Repair Network
The Housing Partnership
Tower Grove Neighborhoods CDC
Ujamaa Community Development Corporation
Urban Strategies Inc.
Wellston Loop CDC
Beyond Housing
Brickline North Community Development Corporation
Carondelet Community Betterment Federation Inc
Cherokee Street Community Improvement District
Cornerstone Corporation
DeSales Community Development
Downtown Dutchtown
Dutchtown South Community Corporation
Hamilton Heights Neighborhood Organization
Hyde Park Neighborhood Association
Lansdowne Community Initiative
LinkStL
Lutheran Development Group
Learn more about how you can participate in #GivingTuesday at GivingTuesday.org —and join CBN in spreading generosity across our community.
CBN CIVIC CAPACITY MEETING
MEETS EVERY 3rd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
The Community Builders Network (CBN) “Civic Capacity Building Committee” purpose and functions are:
Define and chart the direction of CBN’s initiatives around systems that impact community development.
Involves members and supporters who bring expertise or resources around civic capacity building, policy, and advocacy.
Meets regularly (every month) to review work, set goals, coordinate action, and monitor progress.
Rise CDC: Mississippi Mingle
Mississippi Mingle 2025
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 6 – 9 p.m.
Thaxton Speakeasy
Rise is hosting Mississippi Mingle, a vibrant celebration of community development and the power of partnerships. Enjoy an evening of mingling, celebration, and inspiration as we highlight progress in affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and wealth creation. Sponsorships are available. Contact Colleen Hafner!
STL Partnership: STL Startup Week
The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (STL Partnership) will open the doors of its small business incubators November 10–13 as part of STL Startup Week, giving entrepreneurs a chance to explore available spaces, resources, and services that support local business growth.
Open houses will be held:
Nov. 10 – Wellston Business Incubator (6439 Plymouth Ave)
Nov. 12 – Lemay Business Incubator (315 Lemay Ferry Rd)
Nov. 13 – West County Business Incubator (743 Spirit 40 Park Dr)
All three will run from 1 to 3 p.m. with guided tours and training sessions for small business owners.
A special joint event with the Helix Center Biotech Incubator and 39 North AgTech District will take place Nov. 13, 4–6 p.m. at 1001 N. Warson Rd. in Olivette, featuring networking and presentations from local innovators. Learn more or find registration information at stlouisstartupweek.com/schedule.
STL Vacancy Collaborative: Brighten Up Board Ups and Block Cleanup
Join STL Vacancy Collaborative and Rebuilding Together St. Louis f Brighten Up Board Ups and Block Cleanupor -- a volunteer art and neighborhood clean up day!
What:
Help paint plywood board ups featuring paint-by-numbers designs from St. Louis artist Bryon D. Rogers that will be installed on vacant properties located on the 4200 block of Labadie Avenue. Enjoy a light breakfast, help clean up the block, and stay as long as you can!
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/yf7ppncw
Where:
4270 Labadie Avenue St. Louis, MO 63115
When:
Join us for a light breakfast at 9:30 AM. Event ends at 1 PM.
Who:
This is a family-friendly, all-ages event. No experience or special tools needed.
Trailnet: Paving The Way
Get ready to toast to safer streets! Our annual Paving the Way Soiree returns on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at The Hall at Olive + Oak in Webster Groves, and we'd love to see you there!
Paving the Way is a cocktail-style event, and seating is casual and unassigned. Alexis Zotos is our MC for the night, and the mood will be celebratory, joyous, and downright fun! You'll get a chance to chat with Trailnet staff, MAP Awardees, and other fabulous folks accomplishing great things in St. Louis. Come hungry — we’ll have a great spread of appetizers and small bites, with options for gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan guests, along with complimentary beer, wine, and soft drinks.
Worried your tux or ballroom gown won't be ready in time? No worries, you can leave them at home. The dress code calls for style meets street safety — think hi-viz chic, bike jerseys with heels, and commuter couture!
Beyond Housing with Steve Poltz
Beyond Housing with Steve Poltz
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Forest Hills Country Club, Chesterfield
Join Beyond Housing for a special evening with acclaimed singer-songwriter Steve Poltz. All proceeds from this event will support Beyond Housing’s mission of building a stronger, more prosperous St. Louis, once and for all.
POAH: Clinton-Peabody Halloween Event 🎃
Clinton-Peabody Halloween Event
Friday, October 31 from 3 to 6 p.m.
The Clinton-Peabody Tenant Advisory Board is hosting an annual Halloween event. The event will include food, candy giveaway, children’s activities, a haunted house, and other festivities. Volunteers are welcome to support the event starting at 2:30 p.m. for set-up; the TAB will also accept donations of Halloween candy.
The event will take place at Al Chappelle Community Center (1401 LaSalle, St. Louis, MO 63104). If you would like additional details, please contact Ms. Pamela Emrick at pamelaemrick6@gmail.com or 314-201-2876.
Sam Fox School: Foundations for Resilience - Designing for Climate and Justice
October 30, 2025
5:30PM – 7:30PM
AIA LU Approved and Self Reporting to GBCI (LEED Professionals)!
Event Registration and Information on the AIA Page: https://www.aia-stlouis.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1991007&group=
This panel brings together nationally recognized architects, urban designers, and educators to examine the intersection of climate resilience, social justice, and human-centered design. Panelists will share case studies and professional experiences that highlight how the built environment can promote equity, public health, and community well-being. Attendees will explore design strategies that uplift marginalized communities, strengthen ecological and social systems, and reimagine infrastructure for greater resilience. The discussion will connect academic research, grassroots advocacy, and professional practice to provide actionable insights for advancing equity in the built environment.
Collaboration in Action: Nonprofit Partnerships for Policy Change
Collaboration in Action: Nonprofit Partnerships for Policy Change
Thursday, October 30, 2025
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (CST)
Missouri Foundation for Health
4254 Vista Ave, Saint Louis, MO
Join Alliance for Justice and Missouri Foundation for Health for a day of camaraderie focused on strengthening advocacy and building partnerships. Enjoy a conversational networking lunch, informative workshops, a Bolder Advocacy training, and a panel of trailblazing Missouri advocates building collective power through coalition. Lunch will be provided.
POAH: Clinton-Peabody Community Clean-up/Supply Giveaway
Community Clean-up/Supply Giveaway
Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Clinton-Peabody Tenant Advisory Board, St. Louis Housing Authority, Unicorn Group, Quinlivan Foundation and Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) will be hosting a community clean-up and supply giveaway tomorrow; see the attached flyer for details.
Volunteers are welcome at:
Al Chappelle Community Center
1401 LaSalle, St. Louis, MO 63104
OTHER CLINTON - PEABODY COMMUNITY EVENTS
Clinton-Peabody Halloween Event (Friday, October 31 from 3 to 6 p.m.)
The Clinton-Peabody Tenant Advisory Board is hosting an annual Halloween event. The event will include food, candy giveaway, children’s activities, a haunted house, and other festivities. Volunteers are welcome to support the event starting at 2:30 p.m. for set-up; the TAB will also accept donations of Halloween candy.
The event will take place at Al Chappelle Community Center (1401 LaSalle, St. Louis, MO 63104). If you would like additional details, please contact Ms. Pamela Emrick at pamelaemrick6@gmail.com or 314-201-2876.
All Aboard the Holiday Express (Thursday, December 18 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.)
Clinton-Peabody Tenant Advisory Board, St. Louis Housing Authority and Preservation of Affordable Housing are preparing to host the annual holiday event, bigger and better than ever. This year, we will be expanding this year’s event to include King Louie III and LaSalle Park families in addition to Clinton-Peabody families, reaching up to 450 children, which is over 3 times the number of children we’ve engaged at previous holiday events. The event will include a gift giveaway for children, a holiday gift raffle for adults, food, music, fun holiday activities, and photos with Santa. Attached is a flyer with additional event details.
We are requesting donations for the event; given the number of children we will be including in this year’s event, our fundraising goal is $10,000. You can donate toys and other holiday gifts for youth; you can also provide a monetary donation and we can purchase gifts on your behalf. Monetary donations can be sent to Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. We will provide a donation letter upon request for tax purposes.
Please let us know if you would like to participate no later than Friday, December 5; please include Arielle James (CC’d above: ajames@poah.org) in your response. And please feel free to share with others who may be interested in contributing!
SJHI: Raise The Roof
ST. MARY’S SOUTH SIDE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
4701 South Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63111
Saturday, October 18, 2025
6:00 pm Reception (beer, wine and soda)
7:00 pm Buffet Dinner by Cravings
8:00 pm Program & Award Presentation
St. Louis REALTORS®: Reimagining St. Louis Expo
Saturday, October 18
O'Fallon Park Rec Complex
4343 West Florissant Avenue St. Louis, MO 63115
Reimagining St. Louis Expo
By St. Louis REALTORS®
A community resource event.
The Reimagining St. Louis Expo is a community resource event that will provide financial education and resources to help St. Louis area residents achieve economic stability, improve their financial position, and gain the knowledge and tools to purchase a home. St. Louis REALTORS® joins forces with community organizations, including Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Justine Peterson, SLACO, Thrivent, Prosperity Connections, The Housing Partnership, and many more, to help St. Louisans achieve their dream of owning a home. These organizations will be on hand to engage with community members and distribute information about the available services and programs.
Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in informational sessions. The following sessions will be available during the event:
Maintaining Good Credit
Budgeting
Homebuying 101
Wealth Building/Preserving Your Assets
Home Maintenance and Repair
Lease to Keys
🍃Forest ReLeaf: Persimmon Fest & Tree Giveaway
Forest ReLeaf is hosting a Persimmon Festival & Tree Giveaway!
Saturday, October 18 from 10am - noon
Scott Joplin House, 2712 Samuel Shepard Dr
To reserve your free tree for your yard, visit www.moreleaf.org. They have 7 species available:
redbud
red maple
red oak
blackgum
persimmon
serviceberry
elderberry
In addition to the tree giveaway, they will be hosting a persimmon tasting and sharing other fun facts about persimmons. Raffle prizes for special fruit trees and other unique items will be drawn every half hour.
Delmar Main Street: Delish on Delmar
We’re counting down the days to the second annual Delish on Delmar! Join Delmar Main Street on Friday, October 17 from 5-7 PM for live music, food and drinks from local eateries, and wares from local makers and artisans.
Live music will include performances from @iamanitajackson, Groove Junkies, and Fabulous Motown Revue.
Learn more on their website! https://delmarmainstreetstl.com 🎶🎸 #delishondelmar
North Newstead Neighborhood: O’Fallon Park Restored
Neighborhood meeting alert!
Join the O'Fallon Community Developing Organization (OCDO) on October 16th at 6pm to discuss Restoring O'Fallon Park post tornado.
SHED: Home Ownership: A Home Buying Education Series
Home Ownership: A Home Buying Education Series
Wednesday, October 16, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
(Virtual via Zoom)
SHED is hosting a free, four-part homeownership education series. The next session, “Protecting Your Property,” will cover home appraisals, inspections, and key steps to safeguard investments. Real estate expert Gail Brown will answer questions and help first-time buyers feel confident navigating the home buying process.
DeSales: Night Out for Neighborhoods 2025
Night Out for Neighborhoods 2025
Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
SqWires Annex
DeSales Community Development is hosting its 36th annual Night Out for Neighborhoods! Enjoy cocktails, appetizers, and a silent auction while celebrating DeSales’ work in community-driven development, affordable housing, and neighborhood revitalization. Proceeds support efforts to build strong, inclusive communities in South St. Louis. For sponsorship or silent auction inquiries, contact Becky Reinhart!
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Members of the Community Builders Network are invited to submit events, workshops, and programs to be featured on our Community Calendar. This is a great way to promote your work, connect with the community, and keep the broader St. Louis community informed about opportunities for engagement.