Network CEO Neosha Franklin Featured on FOCUS St. Louis Black History Panel
On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Focus St. Louis brought together regional leaders for its 2026…
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Growing the Network Team to Expand Impact
Growing the Network Team to Expand Impact Across the 24:1 Community
Community Impact Network Welcomes Six New Member Organizations in 2025
As The Network grows and continues our mission of building equity and serving the organizations…
A Night With The Stars 2025 Awardee Highlights
The Community Impact Network proudly hosted its Fourth Annual a Night with the Stars celebration…
A Night With The Stars Emerging Changemaker Awardee Highlight: The Blade Runners
At The Legacy Center St. Louis (TLC), a Network member, their after-school program serves as a hub where…
A Night With the Stars Equity Builder Awardee Highlight: Erica Roberts
Erica’s commitment to education and advocacy makes her a true builder of equity. When it…
A Night With The Stars Compass Award Recipient Highlight: Jacob Painter
Jacob Painter, also known as Coach J, is the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Coach at…
Programs Achieving Quality
Who We Are Programs Achieving Quality (PAQ) is a collaboration between Urban Sprouts Child Development…
Ending 2025 With Gratitude
Dear Friends, As 2025 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on what it truly…
A Night With Stars Awardee Highlight: Dr. Kynedra Ogunnaike
With almost 30 years of experience as a counselor, the 2025 Community Collaboration Award Recipient…
October Health Access Meeting Focuses on Health Advocacy in the 24:1
On Thursday, October 30, the Network hosted its monthly network meeting, which focused on health access and advocacy for…
Community Impact Network Hosts Energy Assistance Event in Partnership with Spire
On Thursday, December 11, the Community Impact Network was proud to partner with and host…
Fourth Annual A Night With the Stars Event Honors Direct Service Providers in Biggest Celebration of the Year
The Community Impact Network (Network) hosted its fourth annual “A Night With The Stars” Celebration…
1,000+ Food Boxes Distributed to Fight Food Insecurity
In November, the Network collaborated with St. Augustine Wellston Center to distribute 1,000 food boxes to organizations serving the 24:1 community. The food boxes included essential food items such as milk, canned and dry goods, eggs, and meat, which serve a family of four.
Little Free Community Resource Library Officially Opens in Wellston
On Thursday, November 20, 2025, Community Impact Network (Network), in partnership with Ready Readers, opened the Little Free Community Resource Library, a first for the City of Wellston.
Wellness in the Field 2025 Brings an Evening of Mindfulness & Moves for Service Providers in the 24:1
Community Impact Network (Network) along with its event partner, Innovative Technology Education Fund (ITEF), hosted…
Beyond the Backpack 2025 A Success
The Community Impact Network (Network) recently participated in the annual Beyond Housing Beyond the Backpack…
A Night With the Stars 2025 nominations are now open
Do you know someone who’s making a difference in the 24:1 community? We’re accepting nominations…
Volunteers needed for Beyond the Backpack
We are seeking volunteers for our annual back-to-school event.
Network Picnic examines food access in St. Louis region
The first-ever Network Picnic focused on the importance of food access in the 24:1 and St. Louis region.
Network receives Bravo Award from St. Louis Arc
The award celebrates the collaborative relationship between the Network and Belle Children’s Services of St. Louis Arc.
Nominate an inspiring young person for Emerging Changemaker Award
Do you know a young person who’s making a difference in the 24:1 community? We’re…
Experts share strategies for increasing health access
On Thursday, May 15, the Network hosted its monthly meeting for Network members, focused on…
Homes for sale in the 24:1
The homes below are for sale in the 24:1. Network member Equity Homes has recently…
Network celebrates Week of the Young Child
From April 5-11, the Community Impact Network joined the National Association for the Education of…
Social media training focuses on graphics, authenticity
“When you post authentic content, you will receive more engagement,” Emily Baumann said.
The Believe Projects unveils literacy lab at Washington Elementary School
In an emotional and inspiring ceremony on Dec. 10, 2024, The Believe Projects opened up…
Annual A Night With the Stars awards event recognizes record number of nominees doing vital work in 24:1
There was a record number of nominees this year, including several young people. The Community…
Community Impact Network awardee spotlight: Amanda Mitchell
Direct service providers are better when they work together, the 2023 Teamwork Award recipient says…
Wellness in the Field event gives to service providers what they give to others
On Friday, Sept, 27, the Community Impact Network hosted its second annual Wellness in the…
Community Impact Network awardee spotlight: Jessica Burton
The 2023 Listening Award recipient pays attention to ways she can help clients beyond her…
Believe Lab ribbon-cutting begins journey of discovery for Bel-Nor students
The project aims to enhance reading proficiency through offering students more representation in literature. On…
Photos: Beyond the Backpack 2024
Beyond Housing’s annual Beyond the Backpack event took place on Aug. 10. The event, which…
Appeals training helps Pine Lawn man save money
The Network co-hosted the training for community members When major floods plagued the St. Louis…
Network highlights kindergarten readiness
The Network’s Kindergarten Readiness Week shined a light on early childhood education in the 24:1…
Black Wall Street event celebrates, empowers Black community
The Network was a sponsor of the annual event this year On June 29, 2024,…
Find childcare through United 4 Children resources
United 4 Children, a Network member, has a database to help parents find childcare In…
Monthly meeting introduces members to data resources
At the Network’s May 31 meeting entitled “Examining 24:1 Community Needs Through Data,” dozens of…
Network co-hosts property tax appeal trainings
Pine Lawn The Network facilitated and Legal Services of Eastern Missouri and The Pine Lawn…
Children’s author preaches importance of imagination to St. Louis-area children
On May 7, hundreds of St. Louis-area children got to embrace their imagination. Thanks to…
Summer camps, free of charge to families, returning to 24:1
The Network held its monthly service meeting at The Legacy Center (TLC) on April 11….
Network sponsors Give STL Day
For the first time ever, the Network was a sponsor of Give STL Day in…
Community Impact Network awardee spotlight: Marcia Hayes-Harris
The Solutions Award recipient works as a Beyond Housing Family Engagement Liaison When Marcia Hayes-Harris…
Community Impact Network awardee spotlight: Jenn Deaton
The Listening Award recipient works as Lead Street Outreach Coordinator at Epworth Family & Children…
Equity Homes completes 500th demolition in 24:1
On Jan. 23, 2024, Equity Homes completed its 500th single-family demolition in the 24:1 footprint…
Learning, Living, and Leaving a Legacy: What do they mean?
If you’ve scrolled through our website or seen posters of ours in the community, you’ve…
Network recognizes outstanding service providers
The Community Impact Network (the Network) celebrated the exceptional contributions of direct service providers in…
Nominees for the Community Impact Network’s annual awards
The Community Impact Network is thrilled to present its highly anticipated second annual awards celebration…
How to support Diaper Bank during Diaper Needs Awareness Week
Diaper Need Awareness Week is Sept. 18-24, when diaper banks across the country work together…
Racial Equity Summit focuses on power of community
This November, advocates for equity will gather in St. Louis to bring people together to…
Beyond the Backpack prepares students for school year
Two weeks before the beginning of the school year in the Normandy Schools Collaborative, more…
Free summer camps in 24:1 make learning fun
On a hot June day in Velda City, children are finding their superpowers. Robyn Drew,…
Network teams with Rebuilding Together to serve Wellston
A ribbon-cutting ceremony in Wellston last week marked both an anniversary and the start of…
Diaper Bank supporting bills that would cut diaper taxes
The two-hour drive from St. Louis to Jefferson City is becoming very familiar for Muriel…
Parents as Teachers featured on New York Times front page
If you picked up the New York Times on Jan. 19, you might have seen…
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