⭐ Member Spotlight: Sanctuary In The Ordinary Turns Neglected Space From Overgrowth and Trash to Neighborhood Pride

What happens when communities take action to reclaim blocks that have been overgrown, filled with trash, and neglected?

𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 is working to clear overgrowth and trash from entire blocks along Goodfellow Boulevard, creating cleaner, safer, and more welcoming spaces for residents.

KMOV Channel 4 is highlighting the “before and after” transformation and the impact that coordinated neighborhood cleanup efforts can have.

SITO believes this approach should be part of a broader strategy for addressing overgrown and blighted areas across St. Louis. Cleaning up vacant and neglected spaces is not just about appearance. It is about neighborhood pride, safety, investment, and creating conditions where communities can thrive.

We’re proud to see them putting this work into action. Here’s more on Channel 4’s investigation on vacant lots: