Over 300 people walked this past Saturday, during the Bridge’s annual, “Walking Home” event. This event was designed to increase  awareness during National Homeless month.
Representing the western portion of downtown, it is not uncommon to see many men and women, walking with bundles of clothes, blankets and backpacks throughout the day, as they have no home to [...]

 Residents around the 6th Ward came together to celebrate a strong community and a vibrant city. Gathering “just because” 6th Ward residents were treated to free hot dogs, hamburgers, snacks, music, games for the neighborhood children and free information from several community based agencies providing service in the ward.
There is always a reason to celebrate [...]

Everyone once in awhile my office receives easy requests from neighborhood residents, that I love to fulfill. I know that my support will make an immediate and significant impact for the ward, and therefore I am always happy to assist. Not too long ago, residents from the Tower Grove East garden committee contacted me about [...]

Today, several residents from the Lafayette Square and Clinton-Peabody neighborhoods gathered today to promote peace and demonstrate neighborhood unity. The “Day of Peace” was the response to recent criminal activity taking place in both neighborhoods and within the surrounding community.

Several residents gather before march

It will take more than marches and carrying signs proclaiming peace [...]

 How fortunate are we in the 6th Ward to have our own amazing floral district?
Today, I had the wonderful opportunity to take a breather from a hectic schedule and visit  John Baisch of Baisch and Skinner, a leading floral wholesale supplier located right in the 6th Ward. During our visit, John took me inside the [...]

The St. Louis Housing Conservation program may not be the most appealing topic for a blog post. Yet, it serves as an important and valuable resource in maintaining our wonderful city neighborhoods. Currently, the housing conservation program covers almost 90% of the City of St. Louis.

The 6th Ward Goes Green: Environmentally Friendly “Green” Alleys Arrive
Read about how the 6th Ward is the first in the City to get new environmentally friendly “green” alleys.

Tudor Building Foodbank Food Drive
December 29th – January 12th
Please drop canned goods (meats, fruits, soups, boxed cereals, baby formula and milk) to the Tudor Building at 19th & Washington. * No glass containers please
Questions: Renee Martin at 314-397-4755 or Jennyce Lyons 314-602-3772.

The Railton Residence providing new permanent supportive housing in the 6th Ward.