May Coalition Newsletter

We hope you enjoy our monthly newsletter, in which we share important information and celebrate our nonprofit partners. Have a story for the newsletter? Submission instructions below.

May Meeting Recap:

Quality Childcare is Essential to Kindergarten Readiness

Last week's meeting highlighted Platform Partners and Coalition Members who are transforming childcare in the NSC footprint. Belle Children’s Services of the St. Louis Arc, Normandy Early Learning Center, S.T.A.R. Coaching for Early Educators, United 4 Children, and YWCA Head Start were featured in this video and discussion. Missed the meeting? View the entire meeting here.

May Spotlight:

Coalition Members are Transforming Childcare in the NSC Footprint

“Long-term, early childhood education is an intervention for our societal challenges, such as crime, homelessness, drug problems, etc.,” explained Deanna Finch, Executive Director of United 4 Children. “Studies show a direct correlation between a lack of high-quality childcare and how many beds need to be prepared for prison in a community.”

5byAge5 coalition members are transforming lives in the NSC footprint by providing childcare centers with training, screenings, therapy, parent education, referrals, and the means to purchase new materials and upgrade facilities. Read the full story.

June 9 Coalition Meeting:

Community Support in the NSC

In June, we'll learn how the Family Engagement Liaisons (FELs) for the Normandy Schools Collaborative connect students and families to services and help them feel loved and cared for. Join us on Thursday, June 9, on Zoom at 9:00 a.m. CST.

Coalition Partner & Member News & Events

Bethany Virtual Walk/Run

Get in your steps and support vulnerable children from 5/15 to 5/31.

Missouri Historical Twilight Thursdays

Free music on Thursday Nights at the museum! Bring your blanket and celebrate women in music.

Prevent+Ed Tobacco Training

On 5/19, Willow Anderson, J.D. (Senior Staff Attorney, Public Health Law Center) will speak about Federal Tobacco 21 law, aligning Missouri and Federal law, and the role of retail licensure. Learn more here.

St. Louis Area Diaper Bank Events

St. Louis Diaper Bank is hosting a period supply drive on 5/21 to kick off Period Poverty Awareness Week. And would you like to learn more about the diaper bank's mission and organization? Join them for their upcoming Mission and Muffins virtual event on 6/8. Finally, the diaper bank is celebrating dads with their Fantastic Fathers Benefit Concert on 6/16. Just in time for Father's Day!

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