Sanctuary in the Ordinary Housing/Justine Peterson Event
On October 24, 2024, Sanctuary in the Ordinary (SITO)/Justine Peterson gathered for their annual gala. This year, they were celebrating Jim Roos’ 50+ years of service to the community with creating the Jim Roos Legacy Fund. CRCSTL applauds Jim’s dedication - this is what a true community champion looks like. 🏆
Diamond Diva Empowerment Foundation - Annual Walk & Rally
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Diamond Diva Empowerment Foundation held its 4th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Rally & Walk on Saturday, October 19. The Rally and Walk was held in the Grove and CRCSTL was on hand to discuss our free community-focused services dedicated to creating a more peaceful St. Louis. We so appreciate the work the Diamond Diva Empowerment Foundation does and love partnering with powerful community organizations working so hard to bring people into a safer life. If you or someone you know are in need of immediate domestic violence services, please visit https://www.2def.org/
CRCSTL Gives Reflection to Board of Aldermen
Executive Director Wolf Smith was asked to give the Reflection at the St. Louis City Board of Aldermen meeting on October 18, 2024. Wolf spoke on conflict resolution in honor of Conflict Resolution Day, which is the third Thursday in October and is a day all about learning how to handle conflicts in a way that brings people together instead of driving them apart.
The Board of Aldermen also passed Resolution 158 during the meeting this day declaring St. Louis City’s commitment to conflict resolution.
Click the image of the Resolution to the right to be directed the City of St. Louis’ website to read the resolution in full.
Click the image below to be taken to YouTube to watch Wolf’s Reflection.
CRCSTL Conflict Resolution Day Celebration 🎉
What is Conflict Resolution Day, you might ask? It’s an annual, global event that takes place on the third Thursday in October to promote peaceful conflict resolution (which we love to do every day!).
The CRCSTL team came together with the community on October 17, 2024 for a Conflict Resolution Day celebration. CRCSTL was so proud to receive a Mayoral Proclamation and Resolution 158 recognizing Conflict Resolution Day for the City of St. Louis. Our entire team were humbled and grateful for the many members of our diverse community that attended our event and celebrated alongside us. 💜
Town Hall-Propositions on Nov Ballot 🗳
On the evening of October 14, 2024, members of the Board of Aldermen gathered as part of a moderated panel to discuss the City’s ballot measures ahead of the upcoming election. The panel consisted of Megan E. Green, President of the Board of Aldermen, and Alderpersons Michael Browning, Rasheen Aldridge, and Daniela Velazquez (representing the 9th, 14th, and 6th Wards respectively). The event was moderated by Shameem Clark Hubbard, Alderwoman of the 10th Ward. CRCSTL was on hand tabling the event to connect with both the City of St. Louis and its citizens.
