OVP Kickback (November)
Join us on Saturday, Nov. 16th for a day of fun, food, music, and activities to build community! 🍗 Plus there will be TURKEY GIVEAWAYS! This month's OVP Kickback celebration will be held at St. Mary's High School from 2-6pm
22nd Judicial Court "Roundtable on Landlord & Tenant Rights"
Calling St. Louis City Landlords & Tenants! Join us on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at St. Louis Central Library Auditorium, 1301 Olive Street, for a panel discussion on frequent legal issues involving landlords and tenants in St. Louis, featuring Susan M. Alverson, Michael J. Colona, a St. Louis associate circuit judge, and Katharyn B. Davis, managing member of the Davis & Travaglini law firm.
The event will be live-streamed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@StLouisCircuitCourt
STLMHC's Landlord Engagement Event
Join us on Wednesday, October 30th! STLMHC is hosting a landlord engagement event from 8:30am to 1pm at 800 N. Tucker.
There will be speakers, resources, roundtable discussions, and networking opportunities. Light breakfast & lunch provided.
Find Your Spark: An Afternoon of Teen Creativity & Expression
Drop in for workshops on movement, relaxation, writing, music and crafts! Visit the Great Hall for a Resource Fair highlighting creative opportunities for teens in the community.
Volunteers can help us sign up to table at the resource fair here: www.crcstl.org/volunteerportal
More information about the event itself and the workshops: https://slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=find%20your%20spark
OVP Kickback
🎉 Join the Office of Violence Prevention on Saturday, October 19th at the always resourceful OVP monthly Kickback! It's happening from 2pm to 6pm at Hyde Park (1900 Bremen 63107).
4th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Rally & Walk
Saturday, October 19th is the 4th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Rally & Walk, brought to you by the Diamond Diva Empowerment Foundation. Registration is at 9am and the walk begins at 10am. It will take place in the grove (1027 S. Vandeventer).
Conflict Resolution Day Happy Hour w/CRCSTL!
📅 Save the Date: October 17th is Conflict Resolution Day & CRCSTL is celebrating with a Happy Hour from 4pm to 7pm at Atelier 1879!
What is Conflict Resolution Day you might ask? 🤷🏻 It's an annual global event that takes place on the third Thursday of October to promote peaceful conflict resolution. We want to use this event to encourage the use of peaceful conflict resolution in schools, families, businesses, communities, governments, and the legal system.
SLAA Fall Expo
Wednesday, October 16th is the SLAA's Fall Expo at the St. Charles Convention Center!
Registration and continental breakfast begin at 9am. The seminar starts at 9:30am and the Fall Expo begins at noon. They will have 90+ exhibitors, complimentary appetizers & soft drinks, and hourly cash prizes! After party w/free appetizers at Bar Louie to follow.
FALLOWEEN event presented by the St. Louis Fire Department.
Come see us at the St. Louis Fire Dept. FALLOWEEN event on Saturday, Oct. 12th, from 2-5pm - wear costumes! 🎃🍫👻
Town Hall - City Wide Ballot Measures
President Green is hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Friday, Oct. 11th with Alderwoman Daniela Velazquez, Alderman Michael Browning, and Alderman Rasheen Aldridge on the local propositions. Public comments will be taken.
“Making an Impact Through Dispute Resolution” Office Hours Event (Zoom)
We will be exploring the use of alternative dispute resolution to effect positive change, discussing the drawbacks of long-term litigation, and reflecting on the benefits of hyper-local work.
The presenter is Reshad Staitieh.
This event is open to CRCSTL Staff and Volunteers.
The event is online and the sign up link to RSVP is: www.crcstl.org/eventregistration
Missouri Good Neighbor Week
Signed into law in 2022, Missouri Good Neighbor Week (Sept. 28th-Oct. 4th) encourages the citizens of Missouri to “participate in events & activities to establish connections with their neighbors. ➡️ Visit this site to learn more: missourigoodneighborweek.com
OVP Kickback
The City of St. Louis Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) hosts OVP Kickbacks each month in priority neighborhoods around the City of St. Louis.
At OVP Kickback events, STL city residents can enjoy FREE food, music, entertainment, arts and crafts, access community resources from vendors, and obtain gun safety resources & information about secure gun storage.
OVP partners with the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) and Be SMART, and Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund program.
Rule 17 Training
Are you interested in becoming a community mediator? Want to learn conflict resolution techniques for your workplace?
Join us for a two-day, Basic Core Mediation (Rule 17) Training led by Simone Haberstock. New and experienced participants will have the opportunity to learn about the process of mediation step-by-step through interactive coursework, active input from participants, and mediation roleplays keyed toward topics in community mediation and the Conflict Resolution Center - St. Louis.
The Basic Core Mediation (Rule 17) Training covers the fundamentals of mediation and its relationship to the legal field/court system. Participants in the training are eligible for 19.2 hours of MCLE credits, including some Ethics credit (to be approved). On completion of this 16-hour course, participants will have met the qualifications for mediators pursuant to Missouri Supreme Court Rule 17. For more information on Rule 17, please click here.
If you are a CRCSTL Volunteer that has already received Rule 17 training and would like to assist on the training days, we can use your support! Please check the volunteer portal for sign ups.
OVP Kickback - August
This month’s OVP Kickback will be held on Saturday, August 17th from 2-6pm at the Northside Economic Empowerment Center @ The Annex (4248 Cottage Ave.)
The St. Louis Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) hosts the OVP Kickback each month in priority neighborhoods around the City of St. Louis. At OVP Kickback events, City residents can enjoy free food, music, entertainment, arts and crafts, and obtain free gun safety resources and information about secure gun storage.
LSEM Youth Provider Resource Fair
Want to know more about support services in place for teens & youth in the St. Louis area? Then come to the LSEM Youth Provider Resource Fair happening at Deaconess on Wednesday, August 14th from 1pm-4pm! You can meet with local youth service providers to learn about what resources are available!
🥤Light snacks & refreshments will be provided.
Vital Living Back-to-School Giveaway Event
FREE BACKPACK/School Supply Giveaway on Saturday, August 10th from 3-7pm!
We’re approaching a new school year & while all of us are dealing with inflation and the prices of everything going up . Many students will have to face the challenge of starting school without the essential supplies needed to become the best version of themselves and succeed. Let’s all come together and help out kids in need.
Their GOAL IS TO PROVIDE 100 backpacks filled w/the essentials (pencils, paper, folders, etc.) and providing resources for the community while doing so!
Annie Malone Family Fest
Annie Malone is proud to empower our community through FREE events, including the 2024 Annie Malone Family Fest on August 10, 2024. The event will include:
Food Trucks
Community Resource Vendors
Kid Fun Area
On-the-Spot Job Interviews
Raffles
School Supplies
Vaccinations
Physicals
Dental
Music
Eye Exams
Mental Health Resources
Voter Registration
AND LOTS MORE!
4th Annual Back-to-School Supply Giveaway (Nonprofit Street Ministry)
Join us on Saturday, August 10th (10am - 2pm) to reduce your risk of health problems and maximize your physical and mental potential. This event is hosted by Nonprofit Street Ministry.
Enjoy a Back-to-School Supply Giveaway, as well as free food, hourly give-aways, mental awareness, financial awareness, physical awareness, healthy eating tips, yoga demonstrations/sessions, health screenings, and chiropractic screenings. Face painting will also be available.
Coaching in Police-Civilian Disputes with Beatrice Connaghan
Please join us for a special CRCSTL Office Hours: Conflict Coaching in Police-Civilian Disputes with Beatrice Connaghan
Beatrice Connaghan is a recent graduate of Saint Louis University School of Law. She is former CRCSTL intern and a current volunteer mediator and conflict coach. Beatrice will be discussing her article “A New Tool in Police-Civilian Mediations: Conflict Coaching and Its Potential Benefits” published inthe SLU Law Journal in May of 2024.
Marquette Community Day 2024
The South Side’s BIGGEST Back-to-School event!
You can get the following for FREE:
Backpacks & School Supplies, Haircuts, Food & Drinks, Health Screenings & Vaccinations, Community Resources, Live Music & DJs, Bounce Houses, Rock Climbing, and Horseback Rides.
Marquette Community Day (MCD) is an educational, informational and sociable event. MCD was formed to address the opportunities, resource & fellowship.
SLACO's 3rd Annual St. Louis Home Improvement Summit
Presented by SLACO and Foxy 106.9FM
Date: August 3rd from 9am to 12pm
Location: O’Fallon Park Rec Center
Free and open to the public.
Renter's Meeting
Every renter deserves to feel safe and comfortable in their home. 🏠 It's going to take all of us to disrupt this cycle and transform the landscape for renters' in the city. Join Action St. Louis on July 30th for their monthly Renters Meeting held on the last Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30pm. Come and learn more about your rights, discuss the issues we're facing and how to build power for renters in St. Louis.
It will take place at Deaconess (1000 Vandeventer Ave). Transportation, on-site support services for renters, childcare and food will be provided.
OVP Kickback
Join the City of St. Louis Office of Violence Prevention on Saturday, July 20th for a day of fun, food, music, and activities to build community. It’s from 2-6pm at the Dutchtown Pocket Park (4731 Virginia Ave).
FREE to attend so be sure to bring your family & friends!
Urban Expo Back to School Event
Join us on Saturday, July 20th at the Urban Expo Back to School Event for Families from 10am -6pm at the America's Center!
FREE [while supplies last]: book bags, school supplies, ppe materials, food & groceries, health screenings, boxing tournament, women's summit, game zones, family resources, senior services, hair cuts, seminars and workshops!
Villa Empowerment Fair
Don't miss out on the Villa Empowerment Fair taking place Saturday, July 13th from 1-3pm at St. James AME Church. 🎉 It's a family-friendly event featuring food, music, giveaways, and bounce houses!
They'll also have medical tests & assessments available for seniors, men, women, and children.
Black Wall Street 314 Festival
JOIN US! It's the annual Black Wall Street 314 Festival on Saturday, June 29th at the Historic Welston Loop at 1pm.
They'll have live performances, business expo, parade, kidz korner, a car show, and more! Best of all, it's FREE to attend!
Reflective Practice Circle Meeting
Facilitated by CRCSTL Volunteer Mediator Michael Kelrick, this is an opportunity to debrief in a facilitated reflective space, with other mediators/coaches on topics that come up in sessions and ways to handle specific situations/reflect on ways we can become better conflict practitioners. Anyone is welcome! RSVP: www.crcstl.org/eventregistration
Neighborhood Transformation Town Hall Meeting
St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC), the independent economic development agency serving the City of St. Louis, is hosting its first quarterly Neighborhood Transformation Town Hall Meeting for the Mark Twain 1-70 Industrial Neighborhood.
We are still in need of volunteers to table a few of these events. Volunteers can sign up to help at these events on our volunteer portal: www.crcstl.org/volunteerportal