LOVEtheLOU
A movement of restoration working to reverse the trends
of poverty and racism in the City of St. Louis
About Us
LOVEtheLOU was developed out of a love for the City of St. Louis. We have gone through a number of phases, since we were founded in 2009. During the constant process of growth and development, we have always been driven to see our city restored through transforming actions. We are proud of what has happened in our city through LOVEtheLOU, and we are excited about what will continue to happen as we grow and develop.
What We Do
Create. Join. Heal.
Our work in St. Louis is composed of three key facets. Keep reading to find out how we are a light in the city.
STL | LINK
North St. Louis is in dire need of economic life. The unemployment rate in our zip code is over 25 percent. Find out how LOVEtheLOU is going to bring jobs to the area through a long-term, sustainable business model.
STL | LIVE
Homelessness is a major issue that our city faces. Find out more about how LOVEtheLOU is providing affordable housing in an area that needs it so badly.
STL | LIFT
Founded in 2015, STL | LIFT is a youth mentoring program that is offered by LOVEtheLOU, and it lifts North St. Louis teens out of a poverty mindset by showing them that their lives have an incredible amount of value. The program offers work for our teens during the summer, and we continue with mentorship throughout the rest of the year.
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Contact Us!
Address:
PO Box #8242
Saint Louis, MO 63156
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