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?? Are you attending National Community Reinvestment Coalition - NCRC’s #JustEconomy Conference in Washington, D.C. on March 26-27? ?? On March 27 at 2:15 p.m. ET, Michelle Witthaus, our Policy Design + Activation Lead, is speaking on a panel about why cash transfer programs are a key part of the community and economic development ecosystem, along with other community development efforts. Michelle will share insights based on our direct, place-based wealth-building initiative, Rooted: Cultivating Black Wealth in Place. ?? Learn more about the conference and agenda here: https://lnkd.in/fsC8z9N. #CommunityDevelopment #EconomicDevelopment #Placekeeping #WealthBuilding #Antidisplacement #BabyBonds #NCRC

?? Congratulations to our CEO, Dara Eskridge, on being named to St. Louis Magazine's inaugural St. Louis Business 500 list! This list highlights 500 of the #STL metro area's most influential, impactful, and innovative leaders across various industries. An urban planner, architect, and philanthropic leader, Dara is featured in the 'Nonprofits' category for her leadership and vision of our organization. ?? Learn more about Dara's dreams, passions, and even a few fun facts about her here in a Q&A from St. Louis Magazine: https://lnkd.in/ey25bs5B. #STL500 #Leadership #StLouisMO #CommunityDevelopment #NeighborhoodInvestment #Placekeeping

?? How can we prevent anti-displacement in historic Black #StLouis neighborhoods? Our Rooted: Cultivating Black Wealth in Place pilot investigates wealth building as an anti-displacement strategy within the West End and Visitation Park neighborhoods. Columbia, MO's KBIA News launched the "New Neighbors" series, featuring stories and conversations from West End and Visitation Park residents and some of our staff involved in the pilot. Check out the written and audio stories here: https://lnkd.in/gQPAZMz2. Stay tuned for more about Rooted soon! #InvestSTL #CommunityDevelopment #EconomicDevelopment #STL #StLouisMO #Placekeeping #WealthBuilding #Antidisplacement

?? We're Growing! We're expanding our team and #hiring a Narrative + Communications Support Partner (N+CSP)! The N+CSP will play a key role in shaping our multichannel storytelling and communications to advance our mission. We're looking for someone with: ?? A passion for racial equity, justice, and healing ?? 1+ years of strategic communications experience ?? A solid understanding of the evolving communications landscape and innovative ideas to increase awareness and strengthen coalition building ?? See more about the position and qualifications, and apply here by March 9: https://lnkd.in/gmXevfPD ?? Feel free to share this opportunity with your #STL region network or tag anyone you think should apply in the comments! #STL #InvestSTL #NowHiring #Communications #Storytelling #CommunityDevelopment #EconomicDevelopment #STLMO #STL #StLouisMO #Placekeeping #NewOpportunity

Small Dollars Action Fund (SDAF) offers small grants to help community members connect and engage with their neighbors on a cyclical basis. Since Summer 203, SDAF has: ??? Funded actions in 40+ neighborhoods? ?? Received 244 applications? ?? Granted 120 awards Want to bring use SDAF funds to build community in your neighborhood? Apply by February 13! ?? Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/SDAF2025? ??? Check out our SDAF Action Map for past projects and inspiration: https://lnkd.in/dkgYsnbm

? #NewOpportunity ? Our partner Community Builders Network of Metro St. Louis (CBN) is hiring an Operations Coordinator! If you'd like to provide administrative support and be part of a dedicated team advancing equitable community development in the #StLouis region, this could be a great opportunity for you! Check out the role description and consider applying today! Visit the CBN website for more information: bit.ly/CBNwork. #STL #NowHiring #CommunityDevelopment #EconomicDevelopment #STLMO #StLouisMO

We're actively preparing the environment and laying the foundation for our organizational journey here at Invest STL. And we made significant strides in 2024. ?? Going forward, we'll share our progress and learnings from the previous year with our community. This is a key part of our commitment to rigorous self-examination and transparency. Check out our organization-wide learnings and highlights from 2024, introduced by our CEO Dara Eskridge. ?? Read here: https://lnkd.in/g9mggUi4 #InvestSTL #CommunityDevelopment #EconomicDevelopment

Do you or someone you know want support with your Small Dollars Action Fund (SDAF) application? We're here to help! Book an in-person or virtual Support Session with our team on Tuesday, January 28 or Monday, February 10 here: https://bit.ly/SDAFSupport. Reminder: SDAF offers small grants to community members to create community connection and action. ?The Spring 2025 SDAF application is open now through February 13. ?? Please share this opportunity with your #STL region neighbors and network!

?? Ready for Small Dollars Action Fund (SDAF) in 2025? ?? The Spring 2025 SDAF application is live! SDAF offers small grants for community members to collaborate with their neighbors to build community connection and engagement on a cyclical basis. ?? Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/SDAF2025 ??? Check out our SDAF Action Map for past projects and inspiration: https://lnkd.in/dkgYsnbm ?? Please share this opportunity with your #STL region neighbors and network! We can't wait to see your ideas. ??

Our Invest STL CEO Dara Eskridge will join an esteemed panel titled "Amplified Impact: Scaling Baby Bonds with Direct Financial Assistance" at the Innovations in Baby Bonds event on Thursday, January 16, from 1:55 - 3:05 p.m. ET at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Dara will share insights based on her work to build wealth and power in Black and other racially and economically marginalized neighborhoods through equitable development and strategic investment practices. ?? Learn more about the event — presented by the New York Fed, Asset Funders Network, and the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy at The New School — and register for the in-person event by Tuesday, January 14: https://lnkd.in/eCKXqAHa #BabyBonds #EquitableDevelopment #FinancialSecurity