OUR PHILOSOPHY: Through community outreach programs, Project Raise The Roof promotes home ownership, entrepreneurship, and community gardens in all areas of St. Louis City. PRTR is focused on raising the standard of living for St. Louis citizens by encouraging economic strength, affordable homes, and building neighborhood solidarity. We believe that direct access to information and opportunity can bring true progress to the City. OUR PROGRAMS: "Housekeeper" - For many St. Louis City residents who are a mere three years behind on property taxes, the LRA (Land Reutilization Authority) can seize the property and evict its owners. Each year, hundreds of St. Louis families face losing their homes. We work with City homeowners and businesses who owe delinquent property taxes to prevent their homes from becoming property of the LRA. "Welcome Home" - Many City residents would like to break the rent cycle and have the opportunity to own their own home for a low monthly cost. We offer no credit check zero-interest financing on home purchases to give economically disadvantaged families a chance to become home owners for under $9,000. "Home-Grown" - We are committed to supplementing urban families' existing food resources with long-term sustainable options. We offer City residents with a plot of unused vacant land and a garden start-up kit for $25 per year to enable them to grow their own fresh, local produce. (Sponsorships available for those who cannot afford annual cost.) HOW TO GET INVOLVED: Donate A Property - Do you own a home or vacant lot you don't have the time or inclination to maintain, or just don't want anymore? You can donate it to PRTR for a tax-deduction equal to “fair market value.” Revenue Share - Provide a percentage of the funds needed for us to acquire a property, then earn that same percentage of the final sale price once the house is rehabbed by PRTR and sold at increased market value. Sponsor A Family - Make a charitable donation to Project Raise The Roof's assistance fund to help an individual or family make payments on their taxes. Become A Volunteer - Help us spread the word by folding/passing out brochures, teach a class or workshop, or assist us in any number of ways. We always appreciate our volunteers! For more information on any of our programs or ways you can support Project Raise The Roof, please contact us via phone or e-mail.
ACOPP is a 501(c)3 charity which partners with a variety of agencies to offer quality social, psychological, developmental and educational services to children of incarcerated parents. We conduct weekly activity projects that will work with the children as well as the incarcerated parents,min order to strengthen family ties. All seminars/workshops facilitated by skilled professionals with accountable experience and knowledge of the subject matter. Supervision of all youth sessions conducted by experienced staff. Program participants will be accepted via referrals from educational institutions, social service agencies, courts, outreach and application enrollment. Groups of 10-15 children engage in tutoring, homework/study sessions, art classes, physical activities, field trips, parent visitation trips and other programs that will afford the children opportunities to be successful while their parents are incarcerated. We will work closely with referral agents in terms of assessment and evaluation of the children.
St. John Community Improvement Corp. is a faith based non-profit serving youth 5-18 years of age in after-school and summer programming. Program Descriptions academic tutoring serving low performing students using a certified tutoring program, proven after 30 hours of tutoring to increase student performance by one-two grade levels. Teen Employment/Literacy Program focuses on at risk youth 14 to 18 years of age who are under performing in school and have low self-esteem. The objectives of this program are to offer a long range plan which will encourage youth to remain in school and learn work ethics that will help them sustain employment opportunities. The group session deliverables are: Job Readiness Training, Life Skills workshops (financial Literacy; communication skills; resume writing; application prepping; mock and actual employer interviewing skills; paid on-the job training internships; and employer paid after-school/summer employment opportunities. All age participants are involved in cultural enrichment activities, recreation, and field trips. Parent engagement activities are planned on a bi-monthly basis to support the family.
St. John Community Improvement Corp. is a faith based non-profit serving youth 5-18 years of age in after-school and summer programming. Program Descriptions academic tutoring serving low performing students using a certified tutoring program, proven after 30 hours of tutoring to increase student performance by one-two grade levels. Teen Employment/Literacy Program focuses on at risk youth 14 to 18 years of age who are under performing in school and have low self-esteem. The objectives of this program are to offer a long range plan which will encourage youth to remain in school and learn work ethics that will help them sustain employment opportunities. The group session deliverables are: Job Readiness Training, Life Skills workshops (financial Literacy; communication skills; resume writing; application prepping; mock and actual employer interviewing skills; paid on-the job training internships; and employer paid after-school/summer employment opportunities. All age participants are involved in cultural enrichment activities, recreation, and field trips. Parent engagement activities are planned on a bi-monthly basis to support the family.
St. John Community Improvement Corp. is a faith based non-profit serving youth 5-18 years of age in after-school and summer programming. Program Descriptions academic tutoring serving low performing students using a certified tutoring program, proven after 30 hours of tutoring to increase student performance by one-two grade levels. Teen Employment/Literacy Program focuses on at risk youth 14 to 18 years of age who are under performing in school and have low self-esteem. The objectives of this program are to offer a long range plan which will encourage youth to remain in school and learn work ethics that will help them sustain employment opportunities. The group session deliverables are: Job Readiness Training, Life Skills workshops (financial Literacy; communication skills; resume writing; application prepping; mock and actual employer interviewing skills; paid on-the job training internships; and employer paid after-school/summer employment opportunities. All age participants are involved in cultural enrichment activities, recreation, and field trips. Parent engagement activities are planned on a bi-monthly basis to support the family.