We’re committed to healing and transforming the West St. Louis community through engagement, resource sharing, harm reduction and trauma-informed advocacy.
Our vision is a physically, emotionally and environmentally healthy community.
Our belief is “development” must first do no harm, be holistic and abide by specific ethical standards and transparency.
Our components of development
We supported the development of an affordable farmers’ market in a St. Louis food desert by creating a 10' by 40' mural, organizing community events such as barbeques and nutrition classes, and inviting community-members to join in the painting process. We applied for, and received, a Gephardt Institute Small Change Grant for the project and engaged in other fundraising efforts.
We collaborated with Wellston Loop Community Development Corporation, whose mission is to uplift the community of the Wellston Loop area by making healthy food more accessible.”
— Laura Ancona,
Art Direction, Human-centered