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Trish Gomez is full of passion when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at Washington University in St. Louis, which is among the region's largest universities with enrollment of more than 17,000 and an endowment of $12.3 billion.

Peter Aranda represents the most compelling kind of nonprofit success story there is — an individual who benefited from a program, then went on to lead it himself.

WASHINGTON DC - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced $10 million in federal funding for the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Illinois Pathways to Partnerships Project (IPPP). Through partnerships with state agencies and Centers for Independent Living, the project aims to support independent living and professional development for students with disabilities aged 10-24 across the state. “Today’s announcement is progress in ensuring Illinois’s youth of all abilities are encouraged to have independent and fulfilling lives,” said Duckworth. “I’m glad to announce this federal funding and will keep advocating for Americans with disabilities to get the federal support they deserve.” “This federal funding allows us to break the cycle of exclusion and enable our youth to be contributors in our communities,” said Durbin. “By investing in their future, we’re empowering the

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As president of Roanoke Construction, Kevin Buchek believes that everyone deserves a place to live that is both high quality and affordable. In particular, he’s sought out projects in areas with a large minority population where new investment has lagged.

For more than 25 years, Todd Alan has volunteered his time, working as a champion for people living with HIV and seeking to lift up members of marginalized communities.

As vice president of retail development and associate engagement at Enterprise Bank & Trust, Tayesha “Ty” Schuldt helps people from underrepresented groups gain education, experience and employment.

Jennifer Engeling serves as a principal in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Edward Jones and in 2022, she led the firm in launching a DEI Accountability Scorecard for senior executives.

Jessica Schoenfelder leads WWT ABLE, the disabilities-enabled employee resource group at World Wide Technology, which had revenue of nearly $17 billion in 2022.

When St. Louis welcomed Afghan refugees in 2021, the International Institute of St. Louis called the Little Angels Foundation to ask for help with providing hot meals — a testament to the foundation’s reach, reputation and impact.

It was fitting that the Cardinals' Adam Wainwright pitched a vintage performance to get win No. 200 — as if it was to represent so many of the other 199.

Kansas City-area travelers could soon see more Amtrak passenger rail options, including routes to St. Joseph and Springfield.

He told officers that "My dad hurt himself" when they arrived at the home.

CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general, filed a legal brief advocating in support of the federal government’s challenge to Idaho’s near-total ban on abortion access. “Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, we have seen increased attempts to criminalize abortion care even in situations when the patient’s health or life is at stake,” Raoul said. “I will continue to stand with my colleagues against these efforts and ensure women in every state have access to life-saving health care.” In their brief filed in United States of America v. Idaho , Raoul and the coalition support the federal government’s argument that Idaho’s ban conflicts with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), a federal law that requires doctors and hospitals to provide stabilizing emergency treatment to patients, including abortion. Every hospital in the United States

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A St. Louis judge Friday issued a ruling barring the St. Louis Post-Dispatch from publishing any information from a mental health evaluation of an accused cop killer until his trial has concluded.  The controversy around the mental health report has been before Circuit Court Judge Elizabeth Hogan for four months now — and stands as a rare case of prior restraint barring the daily newspaper from publishing. 

A man admitted to shooting and robbing his manager during an encounter last year at a Denny's in south St. Louis County.

by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]

In his 30-plus years doing stand-up, Shawn Wayans has never performed in St. Louis. He’s never even been to St. Louis.

The illustrious history of the Koken Barber Supply Company takes a new breath of life with the unveiling of The Koken. Established in 1874 in St. Louis, the Koken Barber Supply Company once dominated the U.S. market as the premier manufacturer of barber chairs. The visionary behind this success, Ernest Koken, introduced the groundbreaking hydraulic-lift […]

3644 Bamberger Ave.

For over 60 years, the Norath family occupied both floors of the well-kept two family building located at 3644 Bamberger Avenue in Tower Grove South. As we sat around the the dining room table, the Norath family remembered when The House of The Good Shepard was demolished at the top of the street back in the early 1970s. Read more about this fascinating building at https://theclio.com/entry/149142. The site is now an Aldi grocery store and shopping center. A close family, the matriarch, Ann Marie Norath, recently passed away and the family had the difficult decision about what to do with the beloved home. Over the years, the 3600-3700 Bamberger Avenue has had challenges. In 2014, TGCDC set out to stabilize the area as a result of our research for the TGCDC framework and vision plan Download Here. Calls for service decreased from 397 in 2014 to 115 in 2019. This equates to a 71% drop in calls for service over a five-year period. The Norath family recognized the positive changes TGCDC brought to their block and offered the property to us. TGCDC completed the purchase in August 2023 and we will add the two spacious units to our affordable housing portfolio (60% of AMI or lower).

The most attractive part of the building is the untouched and beautiful interior woodwork! In addition, we’ve painted the units, added a new furnace, condenser, and water heater, replaced the electric panel to the second floor, replaced the sewer inside and out, demolished the structurally compromised garage, and added new sidewalks. The Norath family also refurbished the swing set for future families who may occupy the units. More improvements are forthcoming as we get the units ready to lease in October.

Thanks to the Norath family for presenting the opportunity to continue the maintenance and functionality of the home.  Thanks to @PNC bank for the grant to help with the additional and unplanned expenses. TGCDC has spent around $35,000 to date.

TGCDC now owns and operates 44 affordable rental units in 14 buildings, south of Gravois in Tower Grove South. The average rent is around $525 for a one-bedroom apartment. TGCDC takes pride in professionally managing and maintaining homes in safe and attractive neighborhoods. One home and one block at a time.