The Core Collective at Saint Vincent

We're more than a place. 💙 Watch our latest video to learn about our programs and how you can join us on our mission to make well-being the standard for St. Louis. https://lnkd.in/gS25x4xd

Chief Development Officer, Gloria Ratliff, has entered the Halloween Door Decorating competition in support of United Way of Greater St. Louis! Just like a spider weaves its web, Gloria weaves a network of supporters to keep our fundraising efforts crawling towards success! 🕸

Are you or is your organization looking to make a difference this holiday season? 🎄 Adopt our facility and help bring joy to youth in our community! Whether you organize a gift drive, donate to support our programs, or choose items from our Amazon Wishlist, your impact will be felt by those who need it most. Let’s spread joy and create brighter futures together! Read more & contact us here: https://lnkd.in/grQ3cifQ

We don’t know about you, but we never need an excuse to eat at Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria! 🍕🍝 Next Tuesday, October 22nd, you can dine for a cause during Giveback Tuesday! Katie’s is donating 100% of the day’s profits to local nonprofits—including The Core Collective at Saint Vincent! 🙌 Enjoy delicious pizza, pasta, drinks, and more while supporting youth and families in our community. Whether you’re dining in, grabbing takeout, or just stopping by for a drink, it all makes a difference. 💙 We'll be at The Ballpark Village Location for dinner! Come say hello! Mark your calendars and come hungry! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxBDmSiu

City Of Normandy's Annual Jazz Fest hosted at The Core Collective at Saint Vincent this past Saturday was a blast! Thanks to all who came out and enjoyed an afternoon of music and community. Interested in hosting your next event at The Core Collective? Contact Karen, our Chief Operating Officer, for more information. https://lnkd.in/gd_NBP4V

At yesterday's meeting, we celebrated several incredible work anniversaries among our staff. Our staff are at the core of everything we do here at The Core Collective. A special celebration, and a well-deserved standing ovation, went to Ms. Edye, who marked an extroadinary 23 years with us this year! 🎉 Her kindness, wisdom, passion, and unwavering dedication to the youth we serve continue to inspire us everday. Congratulations, Ms. Edye! We are so lucky to have you on our team! 👏💙

🎙️ We’re excited to share that Latosha R. Fowlkes, LCSW, President and CEO of The Core Collective and Rick Gaines, Chief Juvenile Officer of the 21st Judicial Circuit, St. Louis County were recently featured on KMOX | Audacy's Total Information AM to talk about the launch of our Youth Assessment Center. This initiative aims to disrupt the foster care-to-prison pipeline by offering at-risk youth holistic support, assessments, and resources, right when they need it most. This new initiative allows The CC to continue to be a safe space for youth in our community to access services that address their individual needs, focusing on creating pathways to long-term success. Learn more by listening to the full interview: https://lnkd.in/ge94Scjh Together, we can build a stronger future for our youth. 💙

Are you passionate about supporting and empowering youth in our community? Join The Core Collective at Saint Vincent and make a lasting impact! We're looking for Youth Leadership Specialists and Youth Development Specialists to be a part of our mission. Apply now at --->https://lnkd.in/gudjFVH3

We are thrilled to announce launch of The Core Collective's Youth Assessment Center in partnership with St. Louis County Juvenile Office, St. Louis County Children's Service Fund, Normandy Schools Collaborative, and North County Police Cooperative. This collaborative effort will be pivotal for St. Louis youth, aiming to disrupt the foster care-to-prison pipeline by providing critical support to those who need it most. Read more about this exciting initiative on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gr_C7BQ3 Plus, check out what the St. Louis American is saying about us here: https://lnkd.in/gXwQ5ibd

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible friends at Gateway to Innovation for their generous $10,000 grant supporting our technology needs here at The Core Collective at Saint Vincent. Their ongoing commitment empowers us to continue making a transformative impact in the lives of the youth we serve. We are deeply grateful for their support!