The Connection

Share your input on Spanish Lake! This event is a perfect way to get the whole family involved in shaping the future of the community.
Join an Open House on Thursday, May 21 from 4-7PM at the Celebrity Banquet Center on Bellefontaine Rd.

Become connected. Access resources. Get hired.

Need a Job? We’ve Got You.

Save Our Sons + Sisters is bringing 50+ employers to our Hiring & Resource Fair on Friday, May 15th!

What to Expect:
• On‑the‑Spot Interviews
• Trade School Enrollment & Scholarship Opportunities
• Free Professional Headshots
• Free Interview‑Ready Clothing
• Hourly Door Prize Raffles

This is your moment. Pull up, get connected, and walk into your next opportunity.

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/260576495513161

Missouri Humanities Mini Grant applications are open. Seek up to $15,000 for eligible humanities projects. Apply by May 1! https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=mohumanities

April 29, 5:30–8 PM, R&R Marketplace, Rising Together will be hosting an event focused on strengthening ties between banking leaders & the community. RSVP to join and engage in meaningful dialogue, plus enter to win a $1,000 raffle! https://ow.ly/V4qr50YIebB

Have you been seeking real community news? Do you get FOMO about missing community events? Would you like resources targeted for STL communities? If so, we have the perfect monthly newsletter for you! Sign up for The Connection today and get April's edition soon: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/ptR64aT

March is here, and the clock is ticking. ⏰

Applications for the Arch Grants Startup Competition are open now, but the window closes March 31. If you’re an early-stage founder with a bold idea, now is the time to submit your application.

Each year, we select a new cohort of founders to receive funding, support, and access to the Arch Grants network. Your application is the first step.

Click below for more information and to apply:
https://archgrants.org/programs/startup-competition/

Learn more about our evolution from STL Promise Zone to The Connection!

Check out our site:

The Connection | St. Louis Economic Development Partnership The St. Louis Promise Zone program partners with local leaders to give communities proven tools to rebuild and put people back to work.

Help us vote!

The St. Louis Promise Zone has been a cornerstone for collaboration, community voices, and partnership building. As we grow and expand our reach beyond our original boundaries, we're evolving into The Connection!

This new name reflects our mission to unite communities region-wide in sharing and learning together. We honor the Promise Zone's legacy while embracing this broader network of engaged individuals.

Help us shape the future of The Connection! Join us in voting on ideas that will define the feel of our revitalized space.

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Exciting Grant Opportunity! The Jerry Greenfield National Grassroots Organizing Grant Program is here to empower community-led solutions for social and environmental injustice. They offer unrestricted grants up to $30,000 (avg. $20,000) for small, grassroots organizations with budgets under $350k. Apply by February 25th at 4:00 PM ET

National Grants - Ben & Jerry's Foundation THE JERRY GREENFIELD NATIONAL grassroots organizing Grant Program We believe those most impacted by inequity and injustice are in the best position to develop solutions. Our intent is to achieve a better future for all by providing support to community-based, grassroots organizations confronting soc...

Calling all organizations! Apply by Jan 16 for the Network For Strong Communities Capacity Building Scholarship. Gain tailored support and connect with peers in St. Louis! Info & application here: https://ow.ly/E4Qc50XW9oj