Our Partners
ACS works with select partner organizations through annual scopes of work, shared accountability, and capacity-building services.
Catholic Urban Programs
Mission: Guided by the principles of Catholic social teaching, we advance human dignity, remediate the effects of poverty, and empower people to become self-sufficient through crisis intervention, housing security, and out-of-school time programs. Learn More…
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School
Mission: Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School prepares grades K-8 students through holistic learning, academic excellence, personal empowerment, and a deepening faith in Jesus Christ within the Catholic tradition. Learn More…
Unity Lutheran School
Mission: To offer a quality, Christ-centered education in a safe school community while helping each child reach his or her greatest potential and prepare for a Christ-like adult life. Learn More…
Christian Activity Center
Mission: To embrace kids with the love of Christ and equip them to thrive: Academically, Physically, Emotionally, Spiritually. Learn More…
East Side Aligned
Vision: Children and youth within greater East St. Louis are thriving. Learn More…
Join Hands ESL
Mission: To build personal relationships and walk in solidarity with children and families of greater East St. Louis as they strive to achieve their full potential and overcome barriers of poverty and racial injustice. We accomplish our mission through our youth programming, education advocacy, mentoring programs and the Ubuntu Center for Peace.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation & Academy
Mission: Carry out Jackie Joyner-Kersee’s dream to provide youth in East St. Louis the opportunity to Win In Life.. Learn More…
Society of
St. Vincent de Paul
Mission: At the heart of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is the ardent desire to find Christ in others.
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Community Life Line
Mission: To rebuild communities from the inside out with comprehensive programs and community partnerships designed to transform the lives of urban youth and families through Education, Health, Economics and Community Development. Learn More…