Welcome to SLACO!
The St. Louis Association of Community Organizations, commonly known as SLACO by its friends, has been addressing a broad range of issues related to strengthening neighborhoods throughout its 45-year history.
Our Mission
To improve the quality of life for the residents and stakeholders of neighborhoods of the St. Louis region through community-based initiatives, citizen empowerment, neighborhood organizing, and building the resiliency of its community organization membership.
Our Vision
SLACO will be the preeminent St. Louis area organization dedicated to strengthening and providing technical support to neighborhood associations allowing them to build their capacity and accomplish their goals. SLACO strives that one day all St. Louis neighborhoods are served by a representative neighborhood organization. SLACO is committed (to supporting neighborhood planning as a means) to enhancing the livability of each neighborhood and strengthening the unique identity of each.
Support Our After School Program!
To Our Valued Supporters,
The St. Louis Association Of Community Organizations (SLACO) After School Program is a critical source of meals, support, and hope for families in our neighborhood who lack access to safe, affordable childcare.
The devastation from May’s tornado has only intensified these hardships in the West End. Now more than ever, we need your support to keep Camp SLACO going—providing stability, enrichment, and a safe haven for the children who need it most.
Our program provides:
- Nutritious meals and snacks served daily
- Safe, extended-hours to assist working families
- Engaging enrichment through arts, STEM, games, and field trips
- A caring, supportive environment where kids can learn, play, and grow
Our families have been through so much, and your support means hope, stability, and the kind of life every child deserves. Help support our children’s SLACO After School Program!
With sincere gratitude,
Kevin B. McKinney
Executive Director
NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
7th Annual SLACO Trivia Night
Saturday, January 10, 2025
Doors Open at 6:00 PM | Trivia begins at 6:45 PM sharp
Immaculate Conception Church Hall
2934 Marshall Ave, Maplewood, MO 63142
8 Rounds of Trivia
$240 for a Table of 8
Includes beer, soda, water, and popcorn!
(no outside alcohol allowed)
NLF 2026 Applications Open
The program, set to convene on January 16, will meet one weekend a month in-person, and for mini-sessions one Wednesday a month virtually, for nine months from January through September 2026. All participants who complete the program will receive a $2,000 stipend and UMSL Chancellor’s Certificate in Civic Leadership.
MLK Corridor: Sites of Cultural Memory in St. Louis
Dear Friends of SLACO: Over the last year with the support of a grant from the Missouri Humanities Council, SLACO has collaborated with the Creative Exchange Lab (CEL), a local design nonprofit, to collect oral histories from stakeholders in neighborhoods that abut the Dr. Martin Luther King Drive in St. Louis.
Tornado Relief – Call to Action
St. Louis needs your help! Click the link below to donate monetarily, or bring non-perishable foods (pop lid canned items and peanut butter are highest in demand) to the MOPC office (6780 Southwest Ave. 10am – 4pm) or the O’Fallon Park Rec Center (4343 W. Florissant Ave. 10am – 3pm)
From MO Political Consulting
Resources for People Impacted by Severe Weather
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SLACO is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that survives upon your donations. If you appreciate our work, be sure to help us continue it.