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Community Contacts
Community Contacts for Projects on
Civic Engagement
Boy Scouts of America, Greater St. Louis Area Council
4568 W. Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
In Missouri: 314-361-0600 In Illinois: 800-392-0895 www.stlbsa.org
The Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, provides educational programs that build character, teach participatory citizenship, and develop personal fitness.
Civil Air Patrol
1800 Lambert International Blvd., Bridgeton, MO 63044
314-805-1341
Civil Air Patrol, the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force is a nonprofit volunteer organization. Volunteers work together to serve their local community, learn new skills and share a common commitment to making our nation stronger and more secure.
FOCUS St. Louis
1910 Pine Street, Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63103
314-622-1250 www.focus-stl.org
FOCUS St. Louis is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to create a thriving, cooperative region by engaging citizens to participate in active leadership roles and to influence positive community change.
Girl Scout Council of Greater St. Louis
2130 Kratky Rd., St. Louis, MO 63114
314-890-9569 • 800-727-4475 www.gscgsl.org
The Girl Scout Council of Greater St. Louis’ mission is to help girls and young women develop skills, values, and ideals to reach their fullest potential and become caring, competent, and contributing members of society.
The Giving Stand
1724 Clarkson Rd. #135, St. Louis, MO 63017
636-447-9160
The Giving Stand was started in 2001 by a child who wanted to help people, animals and nature, and make community service work available to other children. Kids Lead The Way supports children to take on something they love and create a community service project or join an existing one.
League of Women Voters
8706 Manchester Rd., Suite 104
314-961-6869 www.lwvstl.org
The League of Women Voters Information Service (LWVIS) is a local nonpartisan educational service that does not support or oppose candidates, political parties or issues. The LWVIS provides information on voter registration, public policy issues and community resources.
Missouri Humanities Council
543 Hanley Industrial Ct., Suite 201, St. Louis, MO 63144
314-781-9660 www.mohumanities.org
The Missouri Humanities Council is about sharing lives and ideas with one another. Their mission is to help learn about our state’s history, literature, and the ideas that shape our democracy. Programs are designed to engage people’s minds, hearts and sense of community. Their mission is accomplished by the development and dissemination of educational programs.
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis
8215 Clayton Rd., St. Louis, MO 63117
314-725-7990 www.sfstl.org
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis, a nonprofit organization founded in 1920, is based upon the conviction that an educated citizenry is essential to a democracy. The Scholarship Foundation provides access to post-secondary education to members of our community who otherwise would not have the financial means to fulfill their educational goals. Volunteer opportunities exist at ScholarShop-Clayton and ScholarShop- Webster Groves (newly opened), upscale resale shops, the proceeds of which support the loan program.
Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life
UM-St. Louis, One University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121
314-516-6623 www.umsl.edu/~iwpl
The Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life is a nonpartisan, educational entity dedicated to helping women of all ages become active participants in the public policy process. Based at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, the Institute offers a campaign school for women candidates and campaign workers, sponsors programs to facilitate the success of women in government, and provides leadership training for college women. In addition, the Institute maintains a unique “Talent Bank” database of women interested in service on public boards and commissions as a resource for local and state appointing authorities.