The Scottish Rite Cathedral, at 3627 Lindell Boulevard in St. Louis, Missouri, is a historic, significant building that was designed by architect William B. Ittner. It was completed in 1924. "A fine example of neo Classic style, the building has a frontage of 235 feet and is approached by a broad flight of steps. Its auditorium, which seats 3000 persons, is notable because no posts obstruct the view. Features are an extremely wide proscenium and a fine organ. The granite and limestone structure was erected at a cost of $2,000,000."
The Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is, above all else, an educational institution. We seek not to teach men the truth but, instead, a way to the truth. Each must find the truth for himself. The Degrees of the Scottish Rite do not teach specific lessons. Rather, they give parallel examples from earlier cultures, raise questions, and challenge us to think. Freemasonry is a journey of self-discovery and self-development. We seek only to be a guide, teaching the common ground of various philosophical and religious approaches to belief, in order that men might be more united in their standards of right and wrong and in their understanding of the reality of God.
Early Childhood Education and Parenting Support Client-Choice Food Pantry Rental, Utility and Prescription Assistance Thrift Store and Clothing Bank Case Management (Self Sufficiency Counseling and Resource Referrals) Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway Thanksgiving and Christmas Programs
YWCA Metro St. Louis is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We believe women and their families achieve their full potential and well-being in a world without discrimination. The world’s oldest and largest women’s organization, YWCA was founded in England in 1855. The organization that became YWCA Metro St. Louis began in 1904 as an effort to provide housing and job training for rural women who had come to the city to work at the World’s Fair. In 1905, the organization was incorporated with YWCA. For decades, it has been an autonomous, accredited affiliate of YWCA USA, broadening its focus to meet the changing needs of women. YWCA Metro St. Louis is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and developing youth by providing services to women, children, youth and families in the St. Louis area. For over 100 years, YWCA has been the backbone of women’s support services within our community, which helps our clients find paths to self-sufficiency through our programs that mentor, educate and propel women to their fullest potential. YWCA Metro St. Louis is proud to offer assistance from the following programs: Head Start & Early Head Start for children ages 0-5 and their families; Women's Resource Center and the Sexual Assault Response Team, which serves sexual assault and abuse survivors ages 14 and older by offering crisis intervention support for victims, individual and group counseling, and a 24-hour rape crisis hotline (314-531-RAPE); Phyllis Wheatley Transitional Housing Program for single, homeless adult women ages 18 and older; Racial Justice programs and seminars from anyone ages 10 and older; Women's Economic Stability Partnership for single mothers ages 18 and older; and YW-Teens for young women ages 12-18. YWCA is a non-profit, tax-deductible organization, and a proud United Way of Greater St. Louis member agency. To volunteer, donate, or for more information about the programs listed above, visit our website at www.ywcastlouis.org.
Angel Baked Halos are delicious cookies, baked fresh with no artificial preservatives. They are made by teens from North St. Louis who are developing valuable job and life skills for their future. Since the Spring of 2007, our teen Angels have developed our recipe and our brand, helping us grow from three teenagers working at a home kitchen to fourteen employees and program staff baking hundreds of cookies per week in a commercial-grade bakery!