McKinley Meadows, St. Louis MO | Nearby Businesses

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2257 Missouri Ave
St. Louis, MO 63104

Neighboring the Soulard and Lafayette Square neighborhoods of south St. Louis City, Kingdom House has been transforming the lives of individuals since 1902. We serve 9,000 people annually. Through our holistic programming, we empower kids and adults to journey down pathways out of poverty to self-sufficiency and economic independence.

St. Louis Bicycle Works, the charter program of St. Louis BWorks, was founded in 1988 with the idea that everyone deserves the chance to pursue their dreams. The foundation of St. Louis Bicycle works is our Earn-a-Bike program, which gives kids the chance to earn a free bike while they learn about bicycle safety and maintenance from our volunteers. About 50 kids graduate from the program every year, earning their own bike, helmet, light and lock. Through our Earn-a-Bike program and other work, we have provided over 10,000 bikes to inner-city kids over the past 24 years. St. Louis Bicycle Works also features a bike shop where anyone can purchase fully refurbished bikes, with all proceeds benefitting St. Louis BWorks programs directly.

Clowder House Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1994 by Diane Hurwitz. A life-long cat lover, Diane had heard of other facilities throughout the country that offered lifetime care for cats and wondered who in St. Louis would take care of her cats if she needed it? And the idea for St. Louis’ only sanctuary for domestic felines was born. A “clowder” – a group or pack of cats – sounded like the perfect name for her facility. Diane worked tirelessly for many years securing a safe location, raising funds to build out the facility and finally putting all the wheels in motion to open the Clowder House doors. Clowder House Foundation, Inc. provides lifetime care for your cat or cats when you are no longer able to do so. We offer a tranquil setting with plenty of cat toys, furniture and sunny windows for your cat’s enjoyment. Music, human love and companionship will be a part of your cat’s everyday life. We are a no-kill, minimum-cage facility, and we make every effort to accommodate your cat’s special needs. We recognize each cat’s individuality and strive to make all our residents comfortable. Cages are used only for new residents until they become acclimated or for sick or injured cats. Clowder House also provides homes for abused, neglected and un-adoptable cats as space and funds allow. Rescued cats that can be socialized are available for adoption. Unlike most animal shelters, Clowder House is a volunteer-only organization. We take pride in the fact that all money raised and donated goes directly towards the care of our cats and upkeep of our facility.

Peter & Paul Community Services provides housing and supportive services to those who are homeless, especially those who experience mental illness or live with HIV. For over 30 years our values have stood as a testament to the thousands of volunteers, supporters and alumni from St. Louis and beyond who have come to consider PPCS a part of their community: HOPE EMPOWERMENT COMPASSION HOSPITALITY INDEPENDENCE By offering those we serve hope, empowerment, compassion, hospitality and a chance for independence, you too can help us solve homelessness for our community. Will you join us?

SouthSide’s mission is to nurture, educate and inspire children and families in a diverse and inclusive environment, promoting healthy development and a strong foundation for success. Our vision is that children develop a lifelong love of learning, flourish within a supportive family environment and contribute positively to their communities. SouthSide provides a nurturing, educational and individualized early education program for children from six weeks old to pre-kindergarten (age five). With three age groupings guided by the same philosophy and curriculum, we can provide continuous care in an accredited center from infancy to preschool graduation. Children may enter the program at any age, depending on availability. Center hours are from 7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., year round (we are closed for 10 holidays per year). At SouthSide, families – however that is defined for our children – are our partners in their education, social development and healthy growth. We strongly encourage family participation in Center activities, classroom volunteering, special events and field trips. Family members are welcome to visit the Center at any time. We have four structured meetings with each family during the year: fall home visit, late fall family-teacher conference, spring home visit and late spring family-teacher conference.

Almost Home inspires teen moms to create a better life for themselves and their children.

Y Literacy UNLOCKS THE POWER OF LITERACY through four programs. Youth Programs: YRead Unlocks the Power of Literacy by... Providing free one-on-one tutoring to school-age children who are a grade level or more behind in their reading skills. The YRead program matches school-age students who are struggling in reading with volunteer tutors. Tutors and students meet twice a week in local libraries for a year to foster a love of reading and improve skills. Learning Labs Unlock the Power of Literacy by... Providing small group reading and math instruction. The Learning Labs provide small group instruction for students who need help improving their reading or math skills. Learning Labs are located at the Emerson Family YMCA, the Monsanto Family YMCA and the Carondelet Park Rec Complex. Students enrolled in the Learning Labs attend regularly scheduled sessions twice a week during after school hours for an hour each session. We also have a Learning Lab at Cool Valley Elementary School sponsored by Express Scripts. Adult Programs: The Literacy Council Unlocks the Power of Literacy by... Providing free one-on-one tutoring to adults needing to improve their reading skills. Tutors and students meet at local libraries once a week for 1.5 hours. Students and tutors invest one year in the program so they can work together as the student meets his/her personal goals. Beginning Babies with Books Unlocks the Power of Literacy by... Empowering parents to become their child’s first teacher and best role model for reading. Beginning Babies with Books works with parents to develop at home literacy skills by providing parent support and opportunities to receive children's books.

We are located on the Near South Side of Downtown St. Louis in the McKinley Heights neighborhood.

Y Literacy UNLOCKS THE POWER OF LITERACY through four programs. Youth Programs: YRead Unlocks the Power of Literacy by... Providing free one-on-one tutoring to school-age children who are a grade level or more behind in their reading skills. The YRead program matches school-age students who are struggling in reading with volunteer tutors. Tutors and students meet twice a week in local libraries for a year to foster a love of reading and improve skills. Learning Labs Unlock the Power of Literacy by... Providing small group reading and math instruction. The Learning Labs provide small group instruction for students who need help improving their reading or math skills. Learning Labs are located at the Emerson Family YMCA, the Monsanto Family YMCA and the Carondelet Park Rec Complex. Students enrolled in the Learning Labs attend regularly scheduled sessions twice a week during after school hours for an hour each session. We also have a Learning Lab at Cool Valley Elementary School sponsored by Express Scripts. Adult Programs: The Literacy Council Unlocks the Power of Literacy by... Providing free one-on-one tutoring to adults needing to improve their reading skills. Tutors and students meet at local libraries once a week for 1.5 hours. Students and tutors invest one year in the program so they can work together as the student meets his/her personal goals. Beginning Babies with Books Unlocks the Power of Literacy by... Empowering parents to become their child’s first teacher and best role model for reading. Beginning Babies with Books works with parents to develop at home literacy skills by providing parent support and opportunities to receive children's books.

To engage economically disadvantaged males in a positive program that holistically addresses the needs of its members to ensure successful completion of secondary education resulting in enrollment in a post-secondary educational institution.

DeSales Community Housing Corporation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization formed in 1976 to promote investment in Fox Park and Tower Grove East neighborhoods in St. Louis. The organization focuses its program activities in four main areas: housing development, property management, technical assistance, and neighborhood improvement.

St. Francis de Sales church, built at the turn of the last century, is known to locals as “the Cathedral of South St. Louis” because of its elegantly-designed exterior and over 300-foot spire. St. Francis de Sales “Cathedral” is an imposing Gothic revival building. The High Altar alone is more than 50 feet high and forms a unique throne for Christ the King, present in the ornate Tabernacle under the species of the consecrated host. This church is the ideal setting for the sacred solemn liturgy, and its adjacent buildings seem to be made for the needs of our continuously growing community. This church is the only church in the St. Louis area of German Gothic architecture and is based on the design of a church in Germany. St. Francis de Sales has been an anchor of its neighborhood since its founding after the end of the Civil War in 1867. The campus includes the church, a rectory, convent, and two school buildings. The church is on the National Registry of Historic Places. St. Louis, the “Rome of the West,” has long been known as a focal point of genuine Catholic life in this country. Steadfast faithfulness to Holy Mother Church and the Roman Pontiff, filial devotion toward Our Lady, and a deep Eucharistic piety are the characteristics of this city.

SouthSide’s mission is to nurture, educate and inspire children and families in a diverse and inclusive environment, promoting healthy development and a strong foundation for success. Our vision is that children develop a lifelong love of learning, flourish within a supportive family environment and contribute positively to their communities. SouthSide provides a nurturing, educational and individualized early education program for children from six weeks old to pre-kindergarten (age five). With three age groupings guided by the same philosophy and curriculum, we can provide continuous care in an accredited center from infancy to preschool graduation. Children may enter the program at any age, depending on availability. Center hours are from 7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., year round (we are closed for 10 holidays per year). At SouthSide, families – however that is defined for our children – are our partners in their education, social development and healthy growth. We strongly encourage family participation in Center activities, classroom volunteering, special events and field trips. Family members are welcome to visit the Center at any time. We have four structured meetings with each family during the year: fall home visit, late fall family-teacher conference, spring home visit and late spring family-teacher conference.