Ten Years of Mission: St. Louis
For over 10 years, we have been growing and learning. From the Journey Church to The Grove to Jeff Vander Lou, life with M:STL has always been an adventure. When Josh Wilson began building a relationship with Adams Elementary in Forest Park Southeast, our mission of empowerment truly began to take shape. When our first JLT class graduated, our vision of impact through empowerment was realized. This is a vision we continue to work for every day. Take a moment to look back with us on some of those big events in our history.
July 2006
The vision for Mission: St. Louis is born
May 2007
M:STL incorporates as a non profit
February 2010
JLT starts in Josh's living room
November 2012
First JLT (Jobs for Life) Graduation
May 2014
M:STL wins GiveSTL Day competition for an extra $5,000
October 2016
Over 40 people employed by M:STL
December 2006
Our first Affordable Christmas takes place
November 2008
1st NFTT takes place at Preservation Hall
April 2011
M:STL moves to the Grove
January 2014
M:STL merges with Senior Ministry Network
August 2015
Beyond School becomes embedded in St. Louis College Prep
November 2016
M:STL moves to 3108 N. Grand
February 2007
Morning Reading starts at Adams Elementary
June 2009
300+ volunteers work in Forest Park Southeast
August 2012
Our first after school program starts at our ofice
February 2014
Revive Thrift Shop opens on Vandeventer
September 2016
M:STL hosts its 9th NFTT with keynote speaker, Steven Lipstein
May 2017
M:STL holds N. Grand Open House
See you again soon!