The Connection

10/02/2026

Be a voice for the future of Spanish Lake! Join a community Public Meeting on Thursday, October 8, from 5–8pm. Bring your family, enjoy free ice cream, and share your ideas to help shape a thriving Spanish Lake. Learn more at SpanishLake2050.com.

09/24/2026

Our friends at Great Rivers Greenway are hosting an Open House, and YOU’RE invited to help shape the future of the Sunset Greenway: Sunset Park to Koch Park project.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm | John F Kennedy Community Center, 315 Howdershell Rd, Florissant, MO

This is your chance to meet the project team, explore greenway route options, and share your ideas to make our community even better. Your feedback matters, no registration needed, so just drop in!

https://greatriversgreenway.org/events/open-house-sunset-greenway-sunset-park-to-koch-park-2/

06/29/2026

Curious about the St. Louis County Port Authority Community Investment Fund Grant?

Join a virtual information session today at 2pm or tomorrow at 10am! They'll walk through the grant opportunity and answer your burning questions.

The St. Louis County Port Authority’s Community Investment Fund supports economic and community development projects that advance or align with our priorities.

06/22/2026

Apply now for the St. Louis County Port Authority Community Investment Fund Grant!

The Community Investment Fund supports economic and community development projects.

To be eligible, you must be a non-profit located in or primarily serving St. Louis County. The maximum 2026 grant amount is $300,000.

Applications are open June 22nd through August 11th. Visit https://stlpartnership.com/port-authority/cifa/ to learn more and apply.

05/13/2026

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.

05/07/2026

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

04/14/2026

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

04/13/2026

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

04/10/2026

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