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Love for St Louis

St Louis, MO   |  www.loveforstlouis.org

Mission

Our Mission: To provide equitable access to counseling services for all individuals in the Greater St. Louis area. Our Vision: To create inclusive opportunities for individuals from all walks of life. We are dedicated to eliminating wait periods for those in urgent need of mental health services, with a particular focus on individuals at-risk of suicide. By empowering these individuals, we envision a community characterized by reduced crime rates, decreased instances of drug/alcohol abuse, suicide, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues resulting from trauma. Through our efforts, we strive to enhance overall well-being and foster a society where everyone has access to the support they need.

Ruling year info

2020

President

Joe Grayson

Main address

6 Cardinal Way Ste 900

St Louis, MO 63102 USA

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EIN

84-3254205

NTEE code info

Education N.E.C. (B99)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Love for St. Louis recognizes the pressing need for mental health support within the community of St. Louis. By providing mental health services and coping classes, we aim to address several interconnected issues. First, we strive to lower crime rate by addressing the underlying factors that contribute to criminal behavior. By offering mental health support, they aim to address the root causes of crime, such as trauma, substance abuse, and untreated mental health conditions. Second, Love for St. Louis aims to combat the alarming rates of suicide, drug/alcohol usage, anxiety, and depression within the community. By offering mental health services and coping classes, they provide individuals with a safe space to seek help, learn healthy coping mechanisms, and receive support. This can help reduce the prevalence of self-destructive behaviors, substance abuse, and mental health disorders, ultimately improving the overall well-being of the community.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Suicide Awareness Classes

Love for St. Louis hosts Suicide Awareness classes, recognizing the importance of mental health and the impact we can make in saving a life. They provide a safe space for individuals to learn about the signs, risk factors, and prevention strategies surrounding suicide. Through education and open dialogue, the community aims to break down barriers, fostering understanding and empathy. The impact of these classes is immeasurable. By equipping individuals with knowledge and resources, lives are being saved. Participants gain the tools to recognize when someone is struggling, offering support and intervention when it matters most. The ripple effect of this education extends far beyond the classroom, reaching families, friends, and the wider community.

Population(s) Served

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Total dollars received in contributions

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Decreasing

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Love for St. Louis is an organization dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being in the St. Louis community. By providing mental health services, suicide awareness classes, and coping with anxiety and depression classes, Love for St. Louis aims to address the pressing mental health challenges faced by individuals in the the Greater St. Louis area.

One of the primary goals of Love for St. Louis is to ensure that individuals have access to mental health services. Many people in St. Louis may be struggling with various mental health issues but lack the resources or knowledge to seek help. By offering mental health services, such as counseling or therapy, Love for St. Louis aims to bridge this gap and provide support to those in need. These services can help individuals navigate their mental health challenges, develop coping mechanisms, and improve their overall well-being.

Suicide awareness classes are another crucial aspect of Love for St. Louis's mission. Suicide is a significant public health concern, and raising awareness about its prevention is essential. These classes aim to educate individuals about the warning signs of suicide, how to support someone who may be at risk, and where to seek help. By providing this knowledge, Love for St. Louis hopes to empower community members to take action and potentially save lives.

Coping with anxiety and depression classes offered by Love for St. Louis are designed to provide individuals with the tools and strategies to manage these common mental health conditions. Anxiety and depression can significantly impact a person's daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. Through these classes, individuals can learn effective coping mechanisms, stress management techniques, and self-care practices. By equipping individuals with these skills, Love for St. Louis aims to empower them to take control of their mental health and improve their quality of life.

Overall, Love for St. Louis strives to create a community that prioritizes mental health and supports individuals in their journey towards well-being. By providing mental health services, suicide awareness classes, and coping with anxiety and depression classes, the organization aims to reduce stigma, increase access to resources, and ultimately improve the mental health outcomes of individuals in St. Louis.

The strategies employed by Love for St. Louis to accomplish their goals of providing mental health services, suicide awareness classes, and coping with anxiety and depression classes are primarily centered around fundraising, hosting events, the mental health practice, seeking donations, and applying for grants.

Fundraising plays a crucial role in generating the necessary financial resources to support Love for St. Louis's initiatives. Through various fundraising campaigns, such as crowdfunding, charity events, or partnerships with local businesses, the organization can collect funds to cover the costs associated with providing pro bono mental health services and conducting awareness classes.

Hosting events is another strategy employed by Love for St. Louis to raise awareness about mental health issues and gather support from the community. Events like mental health conferences, workshops, or awareness classes can help educate the public, reduce stigma, and encourage individuals to seek help. Additionally, these events can serve as platforms for fundraising, allowing Love for St. Louis to collect donations and generate further support for their cause.

Developing our own mental health practice was crucial for Love for St. Louis in order to provide effective and high-quality services. This involves recruiting and training mental health professionals who specialize in various areas, such as counseling, therapy, or suicide prevention. By continuously improving their practice, staying updated with the latest research and techniques, and ensuring the competence of their staff, Love for St. Louis can offer comprehensive and evidence-based mental health services to the community.

Donations from individuals, businesses, or organizations are another significant source of support for Love for St. Louis. By actively seeking donations, whether monetary or in-kind contributions, the organization can secure the necessary resources to sustain their operations. These donations can be used to cover operational costs, expand our services, or provide financial assistance to individuals who may not have the means to access mental health support.

Lastly, grants from government agencies, foundations, or other funding bodies can provide substantial financial support to Love for St. Louis. By applying for grants, the organization can secure funding for specific projects, research initiatives, or community outreach programs. Grants can help Love for St. Louis expand their reach, develop innovative programs, and make a more significant impact on mental health in the St. Louis community.

Overall, through fundraising, hosting events, developing our mental health practice, seeking donations, and applying for grants, Love for St. Louis can generate the necessary resources to provide mental health services, conduct awareness classes, and support individuals in their journey towards better mental well-being.

Love for St. Louis is capable of achieving our goals due to several key factors:

1. Commitment and Passion: Love for St. Louis is driven by deep commitment and passion for the betterment of St. Louis. We are dedicated to creating a positive change and improving the lives of community members.

2. Collaborative Approach: Love for St. Louis understands addressing complex social issues requires collaboration and partnerships. We actively seek to collaborate with local organizations, community leaders, and sponsors to gain resources, expertise, and increase our network. Having a collaborative approach has enhanced our ability to implement effective solutions and reach a wider audience.

3. Holistic Approach: Love for St. Louis recognizes the interconnectedness of social issues and we take a holistic approach to problem-solving. By addressing mental health, crime, substance abuse, and other related challenges simultaneously, we can tackle the root causes and create comprehensive solutions. This integrated approach increases the effectiveness in not only reaching our goal but achieving our clients goal as well.

4. Resources and Expertise: Love for St. Louis has access to a network of resources, including mental health professionals, educators, community organizers, and volunteers. We leverage this expertise to provide high-quality mental health services and coping classes to the community. Additionally, our ability to secure funding and resources enables us to expand their impact.

Overall, Love for St. Louis possesses the necessary commitment, collaborative approach, community engagement, holistic perspective, and resources to effectively achieve our goals in improving mental health, lowering crime rates, reducing suicide, drug/alcohol usage, anxiety, and depression in the community of St. Louis.

Love for St. Louis has made significant progress in its mission to provide equitable access to counseling services for all individuals in the Greater St. Louis area. We have successfully implemented various initiatives and programs that address social issues and promote healthier lifestyles. Providing mental health services and coping classes have provided much-needed support to individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. By offering accessible and quality mental health resources, Love for St. Louis has helped individuals develop healthier coping mechanisms and improve their overall well-being. Love for St. Louis has demonstrated tangible progress in our mission to create a more inclusive, equitable, and thriving St. Louis. Through our initiatives, we have positively impacted the lives of community members, fostered unity, and continue to offer our love in providing brighter future for the the Greater St. Louis area.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.
  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, It is difficult to get honest feedback from the people we serve, Staying HIPPACompliant

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Love for St Louis

Board of directors
as of 08/10/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Joe Grayson

Love for St. Louis

Term: 2020 -

Dr. Naaman Lauderdale

1st Choice Counseling

Joe Grayson

Love for St. Louis

Philip Shewrad

Bommarito

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Not applicable
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 8/10/2023

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

No data

 

No data

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 08/10/2023

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
  • We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
  • We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
  • We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
  • We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.