/tags/urban-league-of-metropolitan-st-louis Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:30:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-11-18/st-louis-urban-league-500k-donation-job-training-family-support-women The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis received a $500,000 grant to help bring more professional development, job training and family assistance to women in the area. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:30:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-11-18/st-louis-urban-league-500k-donation-job-training-family-support-women Andrea Y. Henderson /economy-business/2024-06-04/the-urban-league-plans-to-revitalize-its-north-st-louis-business-plaza-with-federal-grant The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis will use a $750,000 federal grant to help with renovations to its North St. Louis business plaza. The League plans to use the money to enhance retail and community services. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 22:04:23 GMT /economy-business/2024-06-04/the-urban-league-plans-to-revitalize-its-north-st-louis-business-plaza-with-federal-grant Andrea Y. Henderson /economy-business/2024-04-29/centene-donates-ferguson-claims-center-to-urban-league Centene Corp. has donated its 60,000-square-foot Ferguson claims center to the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis. The donation is the largest any Urban League has ever received, and it will soon house child care initiatives, outreach programs and a food pantry. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:10:47 GMT /economy-business/2024-04-29/centene-donates-ferguson-claims-center-to-urban-league Andrea Y. Henderson /law-order/2023-09-07/hyundai-offering-free-anti-theft-software-upgrade-to-st-louis-drivers-this-weekend Technicians from the car company will be at the Urban League’s Jennings location from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 9 and 10. Of the more than 1,600 auto thefts reported to St. Louis County police this year, about a quarter have been of Hyundais. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 21:58:40 GMT /law-order/2023-09-07/hyundai-offering-free-anti-theft-software-upgrade-to-st-louis-drivers-this-weekend Rachel Lippmann /health-science-environment/2022-08-23/st-louis-organizations-offer-flood-survivors-food-supplies-to-meet-urgent-needs Service organizations in St. Louis are stepping up to help flood survivors with urgent needs: food and cleaning supplies. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 10:15:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-08-23/st-louis-organizations-offer-flood-survivors-food-supplies-to-meet-urgent-needs Jeremy D. Goodwin /government-politics-issues/2022-06-28/in-st-louis-stop-parson-touts-accomplishments-in-fighting-violent-crime Gov. Mike Parson used a Tuesday visit to St. Louis to thank nonprofits he helped support with additional funding in the 2022 budget. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 23:38:49 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-06-28/in-st-louis-stop-parson-touts-accomplishments-in-fighting-violent-crime Rachel Lippmann /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-09-15/how-the-urban-league-chips-away-at-vaccine-hesitancy-one-shot-at-a-time Long after the National Guard closed its mass vaccination clinic at the Dome, the Urban League continues to administer shots daily in underserved areas of St. Louis. James Clark, vice president of public safety and community response, discusses how that work is going. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:03:29 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-09-15/how-the-urban-league-chips-away-at-vaccine-hesitancy-one-shot-at-a-time Lara Hamdan /economy-business/2021-08-29/metro-east-leaders-launch-incubator-to-grow-locally-owned-businesses The Metro East Business Incubator will serve as a hub for local entrepreneurs trying to take the next step. Sun, 29 Aug 2021 13:24:33 GMT /economy-business/2021-08-29/metro-east-leaders-launch-incubator-to-grow-locally-owned-businesses Eric Schmid /economy-business/2020-11-29/st-louis-area-food-pantries-provide-food-to-more-families-during-coronavirus-pandemic A growing number of families across the St. Louis region are having trouble affording food, as many workers have lost jobs during the coronavirus pandemic. St. Louis area food banks and organizations are working to distributing more meals to meet the increased demand. Sun, 29 Nov 2020 12:22:19 GMT /economy-business/2020-11-29/st-louis-area-food-pantries-provide-food-to-more-families-during-coronavirus-pandemic Andrea Y. Henderson /law-order/2020-09-09/st-louis-urban-leagues-anti-violence-program-gets-infusion-of-federal-money A program that brings drug treatment, job training and dispute de-escalation to some of St. Louis’ most violent neighborhoods has gotten a $1 million boost. Wed, 09 Sep 2020 22:53:08 GMT /law-order/2020-09-09/st-louis-urban-leagues-anti-violence-program-gets-infusion-of-federal-money Rachel Lippmann