OVP January Kickback - Columbus Square

The Office of Violence Prevention invites the community to the JanuaryOVP Kickback, a day of food, fun, music, violence prevention resources, and community celebration. 

Event Details

• When: Saturday, January 17, 2026
• Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST
• Where: Youth and Family Center (818 Cass Ave, 63106)

No registration is required to attend the event. All are welcome to join us for this free community event. 

What to Expect

OVP is excited to welcome the St. Louis community to the OVP Kickback every month. You can find various resources, activities, and community building at the Kickback. Some notable items include:

• Performances by the St. Louis Story Stitchers: Enjoy free music and performances from youth artists from the St. Louis Story Stitchers.
• Hi-Tech Charities’ Integrated Mobile Health Clinic On-The-Spot Services: Medical doctors, behavioral health therapists, and counselors will be on-site during the Kickback providing primary care, mental health counseling, substance use counseling and treatment, and other healthcare services. We encourage you and your family to use these important resources, interventions, and services to enhance your health. For more information, call Lorna Vaughn at 314-745-7377.
• Mobile Y Game Truck: Bring the kids for a day of fun with the Mobile Y! Gateway YMCA will be bringing the latest Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and XBOX games with their mobile game truck!
• Community Vendors: Multiple vendors from the community will be present to assist with needs ranging from behavioral health, violence prevention, conflict mediation, youth programs, and more! 

The free event, in addition to featuring music and entertainment, will also provide residents with free gun safety resources and more information about secure gun storage. This is just a preview of what you can find at the Kickback. Stop by the next one to experience all that is available to community members! 

Become a Community Vendor for OVP

It is also FREE for community organizations to table at these events.  Please get in touch with OVP by contacting Patricia Burnett at burnettp@stlouis-mo.gov 

Event Type: Community Event
When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Location: Youth and Family Center
Neighborhood: City-Wide
Ward: Many Wards
Admission: Free. The event is free and open to the public.
Contact:
Contact Phone: (314) 662-7112