Greetings Academy-Sherman Park Neighbors • Resources for you and your family

We care about our neighbors, yet due to the current Corona virus health crisis, many businesses and organizations are reducing hours, limiting services, or temporarily closing. It is of the utmost importance that we limit potential person-to-person exposure, practice good hygiene, and stay safe and healthy.

If you are experiencing symptoms (fever, cough, difficulty breathing), you can call the the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at 877-435-8411 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also contact the City of St. Louis Department of Health at 314-657-1499 Monday–Friday, 8am–10pm, or the CDC‘s hotline at 800-232-6348.

The City of St. Louis has issued a stay at home order starting Monday, March 23rd at 6pm and has been extended until mid-May. Do not leave your home except to purchase essentials (groceries, medicine, etc.), to go to work, or to receive medical treatment. When in public, stay six feet apart from others to minimize contact and transmission.

During this difficult time, we may have to practice physical distance, yet we don’t have to be unsocial. Keep your eyes open for unwanted activity on your block; check in on your neighbors from time to time, and/or spend time working on those long, forgotten home projects.  We’re in this together.

Academy-Sherman Park Cares

Catherine Smith-Morgan

ASPNA President

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Resources and Information

Will discuss support for small businesses in Academy-Sherman Park neighborhood and more.

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 921 7224 0225

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Dial by your location

+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

Meeting ID: 921 7224 0225

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Small Businesses in Academy

Did you know that there are at least 62 small businesses in our neighborhood? Businesses in Academy-Sherman Park include apparel services, auto repair, beauty supply, restaurants, meeting spaces, and dental offices just to name a few. Over the next several weeks, we will continue to post resources to help you.

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The St. Louis Business Journal is accepting nominations for The Most Influential Business Women Awards until 5pm May 8th. The St. Louis Business Journal will spotlight the women making the biggest impact at their companies and in their communities. The will profile 25 women who are making a difference in  an exclusive section later this summer. Nominate now.  https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/nomination/84870/2020/most-influential-business-women-awards-2020?ana=mk_sl_mibw_nom20&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTnpFeE1qWTNNVFJoTnpNMSIsInQiOiJHRFo3RStVaFJGREdibXN5N2hVdE9JcE5vVnhza3dUT3ptdm9WRDAyYzFJOEIrYjBEandSc2VFVGlnTTN1eCtWeDdpM042aHhOT3BRNnI2azQ5a2xxSktwWjNYWW41UVZ5a0QyXC9QYVwvNWFEOFJ0b2tzMldQWjBFN2NxUU1xQ2NtODMyV0pDbStOMUVoU050Yjd2azZYZz09In0%3D

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FREE Meals for ALL –

Centennial Christian, 4950 Fountain Ave., 314-367-1818

Here is what is offered:

2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month; 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Centennial Food Pantry

Oh Taste & See Feeding Program– Grab-and-go meals for food pantry guests. Meals

are provided near the food pantry entrance on the Aubert side of the church.

Wednesdays and Fridays

11a.m. – 1p.m.

Lighthouse Lunches – Grab-and-go meals for children, adults, and families.

Grace United Methodist Church: 6199 Waterman, 314-863-1992

Tuesdays – 9:45 – 11:45 a.m

New Cote Brilliante Church of God: 6195 Washington, 314-727-3550

Tuesdays – 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Grace & Peace Fellowship: 622 Clara Avenue, 367-8959

Saturdays 5/23, 6/27 – 11:00AM to Noon

Wednesday Evenings 5/13, 6/10 – 6:00PM to 7:00PM

Wednesday Afternoons 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, 6/17 – 1:30PM to 2:30PM

Trinity Eppiscopal Church: 600 N. Euclid

Sunday Hot Lunch – 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Art Club with Breakfast – Saturdays 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Food Pantry – Tuesdays 1:30 – 3 p.m.; Thursdays 4:00 – 5:30 p.m

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Utilities 

The City of St. Louis Water Division, Ameren Electric, and Spire Energy have all suspended disconnections and will not be assessing late fees.

Seniors, 60+ can apply Ameren’s Energy Grant ($250) by visiting calling Heat-Up Crisis Hotline at (314) 241-0001 or (314) 657-1599.

Announcements

St. Louis City Emergency Resource Guide – Please see the community emergency resource guide that has been produced by the City. It has contact information for COVID-19 testing centers, utilities, food and housing access and other general assistance groups during this public health crisis.

Information can be found here: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/health/communicable-disease/covid-19/emergency-resource-guide.cfm

Department of Health COVID-19 hotline is open from  8 a.m. – 10 p.m.  Call 314-657-1499 with questions or concerns.

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Land Tax Sales

The Land Tax Sale has been postponed until further notice. Once we receive any further information we will post the updates.

Land Tax sales are held 5 times a year (May, June, July, August, and October)

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Request for Proposals Neighborhood Lot Maintenance Pilot Program This 18-month pilot program, developed by the Mayor’s Office and Green City Coalition partners, including the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry and St. Louis Development Corporation – LRA, provides contracts for neighborhood-based lawn care companies to mow and maintain vacant properties in the City. The pilot began in the latter half of the 2019 growing season when 40 people attended an information session, more than a dozen companies submitted bids, and six companies were awarded contracts. Findings from last year have informed the approach to this growing season including: improved forms and supporting documents; process changes to improve payment times; and properties are now pre-selected vs. submitted. Clusters of vacant properties were prioritized for inclusion based on rates of requests for service related to mowing, weeding, tree trimming, and illegal dumping to provide increased attention to high-need blocks. Proposals are due May 11, 2020, with any questions due by May 1. Contract dates are May 25 – November 1, 2020. View and download the full Request for Proposals.

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Green Stewardship Stipends

Stipends are available for neighbors interested in maintaining select green space project sites, and can include activities like mowing, weeding, mulching, watering, and light trash removal. Stipends are equal to $15 per hour.

If you are interested in providing stewardship in a project neighborhood – or in volunteering – contact Karla. Note that currently all site stewardships are currently carried out individually or socially distanced with a Green City Coalition land management team member.

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Creativebug, TumbleBooks & Missouri Driver Permit Test is FREE at your library online. 

Creativebug provides access to 1,000+ video classes on arts and crafts techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, bake, and more!

Library Card Required. Get an eCard 

TumbleBooks for Kids Read-Along Stories, Puzzles & Games, and Language Learning for Kids. TumbleBooks offers animated, talking picture books which you can read or have read to you.

Library Card Required. Get an eCard

Login and password for mobile application users is “slplib” / “libra”

App for iPhone | App for Android

Missouri Driver Permit Tests Free Missouri Driver Permit practice tests for automobiles and motorcycles. Need help? Ask a Librarian service is available, Monday-Friday, 8 am – 6 pm.

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Spring into Reading and Meditation Guides at your library.  If anyone needs immediate assistance, our Ask a Librarian service is available, Monday-Friday, 8 am – 6 pm.

Spring into Reading

Kids! Make the most of your time at home and join our Spring Challenge! Read five books and complete five at-home activities to earn a free book you can keep. Need something to read? Check out SLPL for free eBooks, audio books, comic books, and more!

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Think about putting together an emergency kit and safety plan. Check out the link for details.  https://www.ready.gov/k

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Census: Please respond to the 2020 Census – today. You should received your invitation to respond on 3/20. Think of those neighbors who may need language support and tell them about the multitude of language guides available at 2020census.gov. For those who are visually impaired, the US Census Bureau also offers large print and braille guides at 2020census.gov. Tell your neighbors that there’s also phone and internet self-response support in 12 languages. For more information, visit https://go.usa.gov/xdKhk

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Financial

United Way, visit –  https://www.midwestbankcentre.com/life-happens . Emergency loans for individuals and small businesses are available now.

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Free Groceries

Special thanks to Park Central Development, staff and volunteers who delivered groceries to 26 families in Academy-Sherman Park. It’s not to late to signup. See details below.