As we were thinking about postponing our annual conference, Federal and local officials made the call for us. SLACO’s Regional Conference typically draws in excess of 300 guests, which is bigger than 50, so we have to postpone the event.
Amanda Davis named to UMSL Extension Leaders Honor Roll
Amanda Davis, current Board Vice-President, has been named to the 2019 Extension Leaders Honor Roll. She was nominated based on her commitment to the University of Missouri Extension leadership programming, as well as her dedication to the community residents in
Finest 15 Powerpoint Presentation
SLACO Vista Job Listing – Join our Work!
STL- SLACO Economic Development Associate VISTA SLACO’s mission is to improve the quality of life for the residents and stakeholders of neighborhoods of the St. Louis region through community-based initiatives, citizen empowerment, and neighborhood organizing, and building the resiliency
5717 Cates Groundbreaking
New home groundbreaking ceremony with CF. Vatterott Construction, Ald. Clark-Hubbard, and Mayor Krewson. Thanks to everyone who attended, and partnerships like this rebuilding our community!
Taylor Community Consulting Program Report
In 2019, SLACO was chosen to be a partner of the Talyor Community Consulting program at the Olin Business School at Washington University: The Taylor Community Consulting Program (TCCP) provides students the opportunity to impact the local nonprofit sector. Through team-based,
December 7, 2019: NU4Change Re-united
After our biggest year ever – 14 trips! – SLACO invited the participants in all of our neighborhood field trips back to SLACO’s Offices for a wrap-up party. Participants heard from community advocates, discussed what they’d learned from the program,
Congratulations to the Vacancy Collaborative!
On November 20th, 2019, SLACO Board President Sundy Whiteside accepted the Community Planning Champion Award on from the American Planning Association’s St. Louis Metro chapter. The Vacancy Collaborative (VC) is a coalition of partners committed to the reduction of vacant property as
Blues Off Grand Pictures
Thanks to all who attended our Blues Off Grand event! Enjoy selected pictures!
SLACO Executive Director Kevin McKinney on the CREA Podcast
On Tuesday, October 1st, our Executive Director, Kevin McKinney, sat down with Charles Bryson of the City of St. Louis’s Civil Rights Enforcement Agency for an interview about who we are and what we do. Check it out below or