NOTICES, ALERTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
FREE MASKS:
LIVE FREE, a campaign of the national Faith in Action coalition, will be distributing free masks and sanitary products through its Masks for the People program. The event will begin at 2 p.m. May 23, 2020 at the City of East St. Louis municipal building, 301 River Park Drive. There are more than 3,000 masks up for grabs on a first come, first served basis.
The Urban League of St. Louis is hosting another distribution event on Saturday, May 23 at the North Side Community Empowerment Center, 1330 Aubert Ave., starting at noon and continuing until supplies run out. There will be food, masks, sanitary products and gloves available, free of charge.
VISIT OUR COVID-19 PAGES FOR INFORMATION, UPDATES AND RESOURCES
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CLICK HERE for a listing of
RESOURCES FOR PROTECTION AGAINST IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT.
And this link has detailed advice:
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
www.mira-mo.org/kyr
NEW MISSOURI ADULT ABUSE AND NEGLECT HOTLINE AND ONLINE REPORTING SYSTEM
www.apps4.mo.gov/APS_Portal/
800-392-0210
The website and hotline operate 24/7.
This site is designed to allow Mandated Reporters and concerned individuals to report non-emergency adult abuse, neglect, and/or financial exploitation to the Missouri Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline.
Abuse Reporting:
Child Abuse: dss.mo.gov/cd/keeping-kids-safe/can.htm
Elder Abuse: health.mo.gov/safety/abuse/
ELDERCARE LOCATOR
A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families. Enter your zip code and find numerous services.
www.eldercare.acl.gov/ 1-800-677-1116.
GYT (GET YOURSELF TESTED)
CLICK HERE for a comprehensive listing of Testing and Treatment sites.
WE'RE CROWDSOURCING!
If you'd like to submit information
for this page send an email to startherestl@gmail.com
BETTER FAMILY LIFE GUN DE-ESCALATION HOTLINE
www.betterfamilylife.org
314-203-3900
MEAL PROVIDERS (Not food pantries)
CLICK HERE for a list of agencies and organizations that provide meals at various times and days of the week. A PDF can be printed for distribution.
DIAPER BANK EMERGENCY PROVIDERS
CLICK HERE for a list of emergency providers. For more information about the Diaper Bank and its referral process visit: www.stldiaperbank.org
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
www.mira-mo.org/kyr
Know Your Rights information is intended for immigrants, their families and advocates.
CELL PHONES
www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states/missouri
Lists of Missouri providers.
IMMIGRANT PROTECTIONS
CLICK HERE for a listing of resources for protection against Immigration Enforcement.
LEISURE (AND DE-STRESS) ST. LOUIS
Community Resource Guide that lists FREE arts organizations, educational institutions, museums, nature sites. Click HERE for a PDF that can be printed and distributed.
EMERGENCY SAFE HOUSES/SHELTER FOR WOMEN
Women in need of emergency shelter 314-421-3020, or 314-690-1304 between 9 AM to 3 PM to arrange transport. Sponsored by NLEC, New Life Evangelistic Center.
WARMING SHELTERS
The link below will take you to a list of WARMING SHELTERS.These are open mostly during daytime hours.
www.stlouis-mo.gov/live-work/warming-centers.cfm?city=Saint+Louis
More information on warming shelters is available by calling 2-1-1.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER
City-run service to help with neighborhood, roommate, workplace and family disputes
as well as community-police mediations.
www.StLResolutionCenter.org 314-255-7449
ARCH CITY DEFENDERS
440 North 4th St., Suite. 390 (New Address)
www.archcitydefenders.org 314-361-8834
855-724-2489 Call is toll-free.
Free or low cost holistic legal representation, from minor criminal offenses, to landlord-tenant law, to family law issues. They also will represent people facing misdemeanor and felony charges.
Click HERE for Arch City's NEW 2019 GUIDE TO REPRESENTING YOURSELF IN ST. LOUIS MUNICIPAL COURTS. The Guides can be downloaded and printed.
HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE
For more information or to find a Cover Missouri assister in your area, visit covermissouri.org or call 1-800-466-3213 for English or 1-855-284-3236 for Spanish. Consumers can find an in-person assister near them by visiting findlocalhelp.covermissouri.org.
GOODWILL EXCEL CENTERS NOW OFFERING GED AND HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS
www.excel.mersgoodwill.org 314-982-8802
The Goodwill Excel Centers are free high schools for adults over the age of 21. Classes run year round during extended day and evening hours. Free on-site daycare.
The Missouri Excel Centers are located in:
ST. LOUIS–1727 Locust Street, 63103 (downtown)
SPRINGFIELD – Glen Isle Center, 1514 South Glenstone Ave., 65807
POPLAR BLUFF – 2213 N. Westwood Blvd. (formerly K-Mart), 63901
HIRING EVENTS
CLICK HERE for Career Services list of upcoming hiring events.