Peter & Paul Community Services

Do you know what Juneteenth is?

On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the last enslaved African Americans were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth and the freedom it represents. We honor the history and contributions of African Americans, and reflect on the resilience and ongoing work of building a stronger community for everyone.

Meet Sakeena.

After the tornado last year, Sakeena and her family had to leave their home behind.

"We're going through a lot, we lost everything," said Sakeena. "I was lost and didn't know what to do."

This spring, Sakeena and her family moved in to the Peter & Paul Community Campus. Reflecting on her family's experience since then, Sakeena said, "Without Peter & Paul, we'd be on the street. The staff sent me in the right direction. They're doing an excellent job, they're really helping people."

What if you could help a family like Sakeena's for just $10? That's the idea behind the 10-10-10 Challenge. A small gift becomes something bigger when our community comes together.

Your support brings safe housing, support, and hope to families like Sakeena's. 💙

Donate $10, help 10 families, tag 10 friends.

ppcsinc.org/challenge

Recovery doesn't end when the news coverage stops.

Every day, families in our community continue the work of rebuilding after the tornado. Safe housing, supportive services, and a strong community make that recovery possible.

That's why we're asking you to join the 10-10-10 Challenge.

Give $10. Help 10 families. Tag 10 friends.

ppcsinc.org/challenge/

The headlines have faded, but the need has not.

More than a year after the tornado, 10 families are still rebuilding their lives with support from Peter & Paul Community Services. For members of our community who are still displaced, every day is a fight to regain their stability, housing, and dignity.

Today, we're launching the 10-10-10 Challenge to help provide the housing, stability, and support needed to continue their journey.

Give $10. Help 10 families. Tag 10 friends.

How far can we go? It will be farther together, that much we know.

Join the challenge today: ppcsinc.org/challenge/

The 10-10-10 Challenge - Peter & Paul Community Services Today we’re launching something bold, simple, and powerful. The 10-10-10 Challenge Give $10. Help 10 families. Tag 10 friends.

June is an important month of celebration and awareness.

At Peter & Paul Community Services, we believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home and the opportunity to build a stable future. Yet LGBTQ+ individuals, especially young people, face a disproportionate risk of homelessness.

Behind every statistic is a real person with hopes, talents, and dreams. This month and every month, we remain committed to creating a community where all people are treated with respect, compassion, and acceptance.

Happy Pride Month. 🏳️‍🌈

A huge thank you to our Associates Board for their hard work in planning and hosting another successful Bags Tournament!

We're also grateful to the sponsors, players, volunteers, and supporters who helped make the day such a success. You helped raise more than $5,000 to support people experiencing homelessness in St. Louis!

The dedication of our Associates Board and the generosity of our community help provide shelter, resources, and hope for neighbors working toward stability. Thank you for making this impact possible.

Last week, the Continuum of Care St. Louis City hosted its first State of Homelessness event at our Community Campus.

It was an afternoon of reflection with an eye toward the future as CoC members, elected officials, and community leaders shared insight on the state of homelessness in St. Louis and the work still ahead.

As the new lead agency for the St. Louis City CoC, PPCS is honored to help support and strengthen this collaborative work across our region. The conversations throughout the day reinforced the importance of partnership, compassion, and continued investment in solutions that ensure everyone has a safe place to rest and a path toward stability.

We are grateful to everyone who joined us for such a meaningful and motivating event. The energy in the room was a great reminder that lasting change happens when a community comes together in service to others.

Thank you Purina for taking such great care of our community through Purina Cares Day!

Their associates rolled up their sleeves at our Community Campus to help garden, clean up the grounds, and create a more welcoming environment for the people we serve every day.

This investment of time and care helps provide our residents with comfort, dignity, and safety as they work toward long-term stability. We are so grateful for your partnership and heart for the St. Louis community!

As many prepare to spend the holiday weekend with family and friends, we are thinking about the moments of connection that mean so much to those who may be missing loved ones while navigating homelessness. Holidays can be especially difficult, but they can also be a reminder that community shows up in powerful ways.

Recently, the Keeley Companies leadership team brought that spirit to life by hosting dinner at our Community Campus. Through warm hospitality, shared conversation, and delicious food, they hosted more than a meal. They created a sense of belonging.

To the Keeley team, thank you for showing our residents that they are seen, welcomed, and supported. Your generosity and leadership help create the kind of community where people can build stability, find hope, and feel at home.

We are grateful for every staff member, volunteer, and supporter who make this work possible every day.

Today marks the anniversary of the tornado that changed the lives of so many people across St. Louis.

In the immediate aftermath, we received a call. Did we have space, and could we help? Our answer was YES.

Our team sprang into action and prepared to welcome anyone we could who needed safety, shelter, and support during an incredibly uncertain time. We are grateful that our facilities were spared from major tornado damage that day, and we could be a part of the community response to this disaster.

Now one year later, recovery efforts continue for many of our neighbors. Today we remember the lives impacted and honor the resilience of our community.