Urban Revitalization Strategies

East Side Aligned is a non-profit organization based in East Saint Louis, IL, dedicated to bringing people together to create the conditions for young people to thrive. They connect individuals, organizations, and resources to work collaboratively towards transformative change, building capacity at various levels to address inequitable conditions and amplify efforts that promote equity, justice, and well-being for young people. With a focus on early childhood, out-of-school time, youth leadership, violence prevention, and youth mental health, East Side Aligned strives to foster collaboration and empower the community to create a positive impact on the lives of young individuals in St. Clair County and beyond.Generated from the website

We love kids.Here at the Uni-Pres Kindercottage we help parents from Belleville, Mehlville, Columbia, Waterloo, Millstatd and surrounding areas with their children while you are at work. We offer lunch and a snack in the afternoon. Our hands on activities are designed to not only keep your children active but learn as well. We have children from the ages of 6 weeks to 6 years. We currently have some openings to fill and think your child may be a good fit. So give us a call today to see if the Uni-Press Kindercottage would be a good fit for you and your child.

The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation offers a range of support services for youths, adults and senior citizens. The organization administers a range of educational and community building programs. It is a nonprofit organization that serves the Metro-East St. Louis region in Illinois. The organization focuses on the enhancement of communities throughout the world. The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation governs Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center, which operates a variety of educational and enrichment program. Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center offers dance classes and conducts arts and crafts activities. The center operates the Dr. Ben Carson Reading Program, as well as the Keystone Club. The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation accepts donations from individuals and institutions.