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WELCOME TO THE START HERE ST. LOUIS AREA RESOURCE DIRECTORY!
Start Here provides general information, street addresses, phone numbers and websites for dozens of agencies, shelters, employment resources, food pantries and other organizations throughout the St. Louis area.
Click on the Menu for Categories to start your search. Or you can enter your Zip Code in the SEARCH BAR on any page.
Listings are alphabetical under each category.
Free copies of the directory booklet may be ordered from
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINISTRY
2342 LaSalle St. (near Jefferson & Highway 40)
St. Louis, MO 63104
[email protected] or call 314-652-8062
The 2024 edition of the Resource Directory is available in PDF format.
CLICK HERE to print all or parts of the PDF as needed.
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WARMING CENTERS 2024-2025
St. Louis City:
www.stlouis-mo.gov/live-work/warming-centers.cfm
United Way 2-1-1 Missouri/Southwest Illinois
2024/2025 Warming SitesUpdated 1-5-2024
www.211helps.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Warming-Sites-with-KC-1.5.2024.pdf
Americorps
Shelter Address: 1315 Ann Ave.,
St. Louis, MO 63104, 314-772-9002
For the 2024-2025 season, the shelter will be open on Thursdays, Fridays, and
Saturdays, when temperatures are at or below 25 degrees.
St. Louis County:
www.heatupstlouis.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Warming-Sites-St.-Louis-City-County-11.4.19.pdf
Call 211 for additional information on Shelters and Warming Centers.
IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE ASSISTANCE:
*USAHELLO*
www.usahello.org/safety/
2025 Immigration Guide:
Prepare for changes under the Trump administration.
Check the website for ongoing updates and advice.
Education and resources for refugees and immigrants. Offers online language and GED courses, resume and employment information, legal, health care, rights and laws, college preparation, financial aid, and more. A free website with many resources and local listings. Offers US Citizenship Test Preparation Class.
PUBLIC LIBRARY MEALS FOR CHILDREN
Operation Food Search has teamed up with St. Louis City and
County Libraries to provide meals to children.
Meals must be eaten on-site and are available free of charge for children ages 5-18.
CITY: www.slpl.org/news/mealprogram/
COUNTY: www.slcl.org/library-services/after-school-meals
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
***JUST SERVE.ORG***
www.justserve.org
A website where the volunteer needs of organizations are posted and
volunteers may search for places to serve in the community.
Services provided in this directory can change at any given time due to funding and/or resources. It's always a good idea to view the program’s websites or call to ensure you
have the most up-to-date information.
WELCOME TO THE START HERE ST. LOUIS AREA RESOURCE DIRECTORY!
Start Here provides general information, street addresses, phone numbers and websites for dozens of agencies, shelters, employment resources, food pantries and other organizations throughout the St. Louis area.
Click on the Menu for Categories to start your search. Or you can enter your Zip Code in the SEARCH BAR on any page.
Listings are alphabetical under each category.
Free copies of the directory booklet may be ordered from
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINISTRY
2342 LaSalle St. (near Jefferson & Highway 40)
St. Louis, MO 63104
[email protected] or call 314-652-8062
The 2024 edition of the Resource Directory is available in PDF format.
CLICK HERE to print all or parts of the PDF as needed.
-------------------------------
WARMING CENTERS 2024-2025
St. Louis City:
www.stlouis-mo.gov/live-work/warming-centers.cfm
United Way 2-1-1 Missouri/Southwest Illinois
2024/2025 Warming SitesUpdated 1-5-2024
www.211helps.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Warming-Sites-with-KC-1.5.2024.pdf
Americorps
Shelter Address: 1315 Ann Ave.,
St. Louis, MO 63104, 314-772-9002
For the 2024-2025 season, the shelter will be open on Thursdays, Fridays, and
Saturdays, when temperatures are at or below 25 degrees.
St. Louis County:
www.heatupstlouis.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Warming-Sites-St.-Louis-City-County-11.4.19.pdf
Call 211 for additional information on Shelters and Warming Centers.
IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE ASSISTANCE:
*USAHELLO*
www.usahello.org/safety/
2025 Immigration Guide:
Prepare for changes under the Trump administration.
Check the website for ongoing updates and advice.
Education and resources for refugees and immigrants. Offers online language and GED courses, resume and employment information, legal, health care, rights and laws, college preparation, financial aid, and more. A free website with many resources and local listings. Offers US Citizenship Test Preparation Class.
PUBLIC LIBRARY MEALS FOR CHILDREN
Operation Food Search has teamed up with St. Louis City and
County Libraries to provide meals to children.
Meals must be eaten on-site and are available free of charge for children ages 5-18.
CITY: www.slpl.org/news/mealprogram/
COUNTY: www.slcl.org/library-services/after-school-meals
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
***JUST SERVE.ORG***
www.justserve.org
A website where the volunteer needs of organizations are posted and
volunteers may search for places to serve in the community.
Services provided in this directory can change at any given time due to funding and/or resources. It's always a good idea to view the program’s websites or call to ensure you
have the most up-to-date information.