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San San Smith. Jodi Parker. Walter Bonner. George Roberts. Len Scruggs. These are some of the neighbors who initiated the beautification effort of Gwen Giles Park. Organized as the Catalpa, Maple Ave, Maple Place and Beach Block Unit, and supported by Alderwoman @Shameem Clark-Hubbard, residents drew up and submitted plans for their vision of the park in 2017, predating even the resident-led West End neighborhood planning process. Last night, @Great Rivers Greenway, who has continued to faithfully engage them, and @Cornerstone Stl recognized their work and heart. Thank you for leading — we’re excited to take your vision to the next step, together.

San San Smith. Jodi Parker. Walter Bonner. George Roberts. Len Scruggs. These are some of the neighbors who initiated the beautification effort of Gwen Giles Park. Organized as the Catalpa, Maple Ave, Maple Place and Beach Block Unit, and supported by Alderwoman @Shameem Clark-Hubbard, residents drew up and submitted plans for their vision of the park in 2017, predating even the resident-led West End neighborhood planning process. Last night, @Great Rivers Greenway, who has continued to faithfully engage them, and @Cornerstone Stl recognized their work and heart. Thank you for leading — we’re excited to take your vision to the next step, together.

Thank you to @St. Louis Federal Reserve for inviting us to discuss community development investments as a part of their “Conversations on Equity” series alongside keynote Sherece West-Scantlebury (@Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation) and St. Louis’ own Elizabeth George ??. Thank you to Sarah Cramer, Sydney Diavua, Nishesh Chalise, and Neelu Panth as well. Read the blog post here: https://lnkd.in/g-mGta_T

Shout out to the little Black girls raised in apartments. 2531 Regent Street. That is where she grew up in the Flatlands of Oakland, CA. Politics aside, tonight Democratic Presidential Candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, made the case for her presidency, but she also made the case for little girls and immigrants in apartments in Black neighborhoods. Where our children at @Cornerstonestl on Etzel Avenue would be dismissed, and often have been dismissed —here we see why you shouldn’t count folks out, and why you have to see people with God’s eyes. 6009 Etzel Avenue. 785 Tremont. 2531 Regent Street. “Never let anyone tell you who you are, you show them who you are.” - Vice President Kamala Harris #rent

I know we left off with the spring report, but this summer has been ACTIVE. We have a ton to update you on with how God is yet continuing to lead and guide this work. Can’t wait. Thank you for your continued support. ??????????

Late post and shoutout to Gordon Carlson, our founder, who spearheaded the cleanup of an absolute gem of a green space in our neighborhood. He remembered when he did it the first time over 30 years ago and called us to restore what most couldn’t see. Community development isn’t all about removing things, it’s also about restoring them. Huge shoutout to West End Neighbors and St. Paul AME for your sponsorship and participation in Gordon’s initiative. Shoutout to @Steadfast City for showing up too. Stay tuned for another park cleanup opportunity.

Great opportunity to volunteer with the family in the West End for Earth Day!

Honored to have Cornerstone CDC featured on NPR "St. Louis on the Air" alongside Constance Siu (North Newstead) and Kaveh Razani (STL Art Place Initiative) to talk about neighborhood transformation with City of St. Louis CDA Neighborhood Transformation Grants. https://lnkd.in/gCTRcgr8

Exciting news!! Cornerstone CDC is hiring! We are looking for a Sr. Manager of Community Development & Neighborhood Impact, who will be critical to the implementation of the resident-led West End/Visitation Park plan. ?? Please share if you or someone you know might be a fit. ?? #nowhiring #joinourteam #communitydevelopment https://lnkd.in/ggbJusfw

Thank you to KMOV St. Louis for covering @Cornerstonestl’s first economic empowerment program, In the Black Fellows, in partnership with @Edward Jones and @St Louis Community Credit Union. It’s our love letter to the West End/Visitation Park. https://lnkd.in/gJyXGdcJ