Grants and Impact

CDA’s efforts have helped improve the lives of thousands of City of St. Louis residents by providing essential services, enhancing housing, supporting economic development, and beautifying neighborhoods. CDA makes a significant impact across the City of St. Louis by funding and supporting various programs. Committed funds and ongoing projects are set to further transform the city in the coming years. A few examples in 2023 include:

• Public Services: Herbert Hoover Boys & Girls Club, Gene Slay’s Girls & Boys Club, and Big Brothers Big Sisters provided after-school, summer school, and case management services to 1,320 youth. SLAAA, North Newstead Neighborhood Association, and City Seniors served 1,336 seniors with meals, transit, and recreation. Carondelet Community Betterment Foundation and Food Outreach delivered food pantry services to 1,564 residents.
• Workforce Development: Employment Connection, St. Patrick’s Center, Urban League and Mission St. Louis supported 743 residents with job training and to 141 successful job placements.
• Homeless Services: Covenant House, Hope House, and Doorways provided housing for 365 residents, including 99 unhoused youth.
• Neighborhood Beautification: Operation Brightside, SLACO, and North Newstead Association conducted 225 cleanup events, removed 1,475 graffiti tags, and serviced 77 community gardens.
• Housing: Mission St. Louis provided 1,395 major home repairs and 216 minor repairs. CDA currently has $47.9 million in funds committed to projects that will deliver 101 for-sale homes and 1,378 rental units. These projects represent over $450 million in total development in the City of St. Louis.
• Economic Development: LRA secured 653 properties and maintained 17,201 lots. Justine Petersen issued 80 microloans to support small businesses.