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Causes: Children & Youth, Human Services, Neighborhood Centers, Youth Development Programs

Mission: Grace Hill Settlement House MISSIONis to provide direct services cost-effectively within the self-help traditions of the Settlement House movement through community organization; to work for social change within society to foster greater support and understanding of the disadvantaged; to work in disadvantaged neighborhoods creating strong, healthy, helping communities by encouraging and supporting neighbors as they help themselves and others.

Geographic areas served: St. Louis City

Programs: See schedule oearly childhood:grace hill settlement house works toward ensuring that every child, every family, and every community has the opportunity to succeed. The cornerstone of grace hill's program offerings is head start - serving hundreds of children at community centers across the city of st. Louis. Excellent education and a comprehensive network of support uplift the entire family. In partnership with parents and community members, children have the opportunity to attend events at the saint louis science center, art museum, and symphony as well as the missouri botanical gardens. By creating enriching, hands-on learning experiences, children are prepared to become lifelong learners and parents are engaged as their child's first educators.

see schedule ocommunity and economic development:two community hubs - one in the college hill neighborhood and one in the patch neighborhood - anchor multiple community and economic development resources to one location. This model creates a "one stop shop" for services such as banking, housing, job training, a women's business center, and a continuum of education supports. In college hill, 15 units of housing, family support programs at local elemetary schools, and over 40 partner organizations come together to create a strong, supportive environment for children and families. At two hub locations and three head start centers, grace hill settlement house services more than 3600 individuals each year.

see schedule ofamily resource and support:grace hill's family support network helps guide multiple generations toward economic stability. Each head start center has case managers who work closely with families on connecting them to the services they need. Partners such as st. Louis community credit union and connections to success are located on-site for easy access to opportunity. The women's business center works with entrepreneurs from across the region on long term-business development. Grace hill also stabilizes families through rent, utilities, legal assistance, and the provision of other basic needs. Together, staff, volunteers, and community members represent a strong, intentional system of supports that empower families to succeed.

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Children & Youth
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