pursue excellence
Goal: To improve and pursue excellence in our programming.
Results: JLT graduated its biggest class in March with 27 men. Beyond School finished its first middle school summer camp. A home repair grant has allowed us to make 433 home repairs this year, helping 66 households live more safely.
programming for women
Goal: To pilot a version of Job & Leadership Training for women.
Results: We have implemented a program called SkillUP. Our first two classes have graduated 18 women, helping them re-enter the workforce.
community one-stop-shop
Goal: To collaborate with businesses and nonprofits to create a one-stop shop for wellness and workforce development.
Results: We’ve partnered with Enterprise Bank to open a banking & financial services support center in our building and hired a job recruiter to find more employment opportunities for our clients.
Each of these stats represents stories of lives changed. Here is a snapshot of our past year:
EDUCATION GIVES OPPORTUNITY.
A quality education is a foundation for life and a platform for ending cycles of poverty. We take education seriously and provide students with intensive academic support, community engagement, enrichment opportunities and social-emotional growth. Beyond School is an expanded learning opportunity that prepares students to enter high school with the social, emotional and academic tools needed to be successful while in high school and beyond.
Come along with us as we develop the next generation of leaders.
“They help me a lot to stay on track...not just with my grades, my life too. They help me stay out of trouble and stay on task.” - Ronnell, Beyond School Scholar Grade 11
EMPLOYMENT GIVES PURPOSE.
Employment helps us bring meaning to our lives. It allows us to grow and care for the people who depend on us, and it has the power to transform entire families. When a person is employed, they are less likely to commit crime or struggle with poverty. We tackle job training with a holistic approach. Our Beyond Jobs programs equip people with job & leadership training, a community of support and employment opportunities so they can access livable wage jobs and start careers.
Come along with us as we INCREASE the ST. LOUIS WORKFORCE.
“SkillUP has given me a lot of courage...just to know that there is help out there for us.” -Kyeshia, SkillUP Employment Program Graduate
RELATIONSHIP GIVES MEANING.
Poverty doesn’t just affect individuals, it impacts entire communities. Education and employment go a long way toward providing opportunity to people in our city, but other needs still exist. Beyond Charity programs exist to meet those other needs, creating a complete foundation for people and communities to flourish. Our diverse programs empower leaders of all ages to stay in the neighborhoods they are transforming.
Come along with us as we TRANSFORM NORTH CITY.
“Without groups like Mission: St. Louis, there's no telling where we would be. We wouldn't be anywhere close to where we are today.” -Raphael, Greenwood Cemetery Caretaker + Local Neighbor