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October 3 Meeting Minutes — 2023
Benton Park Neighborhood Association Meeting Minutes
Date: 10/3 Location: 2911 MCNAIR
Agenda
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Summary: The Benton Park Neighborhood Association meeting was held on 10/3 at 2911 McNair. The meeting began at 7:03 PM and covered various topics related to neighborhood activities and concerns. Attendees discussed events, updates on ongoing projects, and ways to engage with the community. National Night Out celebrations were also highlighted.
Key Points and Bulletins:
National Night Out celebrations were held at the park during the meeting.
Introduction of STL TrailsLC, a nonprofit organization focusing on urban tree care and environmental awareness.
Discussion about the importance of tree maintenance and the role of volunteers in caring for neighborhood trees.
STL Trails C provided information about their organization, encouraging community members to participate in tree care activities.
Information shared about upcoming neighborhood events, including Tunes on Tap garden music tour, a concert in the park, and a Halloween parade.
Discussion about the challenges faced by residents regarding police response times and communication with law enforcement.
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Concerns raised about the Citizen Service Bureau's automated response system and the need for more direct communication with city departments.
after you have submitted online, and if nothing has been fixed in 2 weeks, email 8th ward alderman’s office with the following 2 emails
Attendees shared their experiences and suggestions for improving community safety and communication with law enforcement.
Police: 3rd District Patrol
Captain Joseph Morici
314-444-2500
jamorici@slmpd.org
Liaison: Officer Jazmon Garrett
314-444-2500 Ext. 2595
jdgarrett@slmpd.org
Updates on ongoing projects, including the Shenandoah property development and tree maintenance efforts.
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Reminder about the association's email address (hello@bentonpark.org) for contacting organizers and scheduling agenda items for future meetings.
Key Follow-Ups:
STL Trails C representatives will coordinate with interested community members for tree care activities and training sessions. Website
Concerns about police calling in sick and communication have been forwarded to relevant city officials and the neighborhood’s concern has been heard by the City
Residents interested in reporting tree-related issues will use the CSB (Citizen Service Bureau) report system. Submit your complaints online.
Follow-up communication will be established with residents experiencing difficulties with the online reporting system. Email hello@bentonpark.org
The association will continue engaging with community members to address concerns and improve neighborhood communication to help us all become better neighbors
These minutes are a summary of the discussions and key points covered during the Benton Park Neighborhood Association meeting. For more detailed information or specific inquiries, community members are encouraged to contact the association via email at hello@bentonpark.org
Meeting adjourned around 7:40.
Meeting Minutes + Agenda — September 5, 2023
Here’s the agenda for the meeting on 9/5!
Neighborhood Association Meeting Minutes 9/5 / 23
1. Fundraising and Community Support:
Importance of fundraising due to reduced sponsorship during COVID.
Significant annual investment in neighborhood events like concerts, Halloween parade, and Christmas party.
Initiation of a fundraising committee involving local businesses and neighbors.
Encouragement for community support through donations and volunteerism.
Email fundraising@bentonpark.org for more info or to make a one time of recurring donation
2. Event Updates
Gateway Cup was a bigger success with merch and drinks sales than last year! The neighborhood association pays $3,000 to have this event in our neighborhood, so we are doubling down on fundraising to keep it there!
Tell your local business buds about us, and to donate, email fundraising@bentonpark.org!
Next concert is Aligator Wine on Sunday Sept 17th!
Rescheduling of some events due to weather… announcements soon.
Tunes on tap on Saturday October 14th! We provide beer and supplies, we just need neighbors who wanna meet neighbors who have a hard for music!
To volunteer or offer your home as a stop on tunes on tap email eventscommitteechair@bentonpark.org
Success of the musical house tour as a fundraiser and a call for volunteers for hosting gardens during the tour.
3. Construction and Zoning Concerns + Green spaces committment:
Concerns expressed about new constructions and zoning changes, specifically the conversion of an auto repair place.
Our historical neighborhood must include a commitment to preserving and enhancing green spaces through tree planting and pocket park creation.
neighbor suzanna has a great PDF on how to save your trees from the city chainsaws + she and lori are going to meet about ways to keep trees in our neighborhood and water out of our basements.
Emphasis on collective community involvement to address these concerns.
4. Environmental Initiatives and Neighborhood Issues:
Discussion of environmental initiatives like rain gardens and tree care.
Attendees' interest in organizing collective efforts to address neighborhood issues, including construction concerns and support for green initiatives.
Exchange of contact information among attendees to facilitate future collaboration.
5. Neighborhood Concerns:
Excessive use of concrete in new constructions impacting water absorption.
Flooding issues in basements due to impermeable surfaces.
Questions about the city's role in regulating construction and its environmental impact.
Discussion on potentially modifying zoning codes.
6. Community Issues:
Road hazards on highways and the need for a more efficient reporting system.
Suggestion to involve the governor's office in addressing highway-related concerns.
Concerns about short-term rentals and their impact on the neighborhood.
Coordination with authorities regarding a smell issue.
Discussion on the enforcement of the recently passed gun bill.
Updates on crime statistics, especially related to juvenile activity.
Year to date crime is down -38.7% - there were 10 incidents reported and all were related to car theft or theft of things in cars.
Officer Jazmon requested to be added to updated invite to the neighborhood meeting
Consideration of reporting an $8 theft incident.
7. Community Engagement:
Discussion on the construction of new houses and the need for improved water absorption practices.
Concerns about extensive use of concrete and its environmental impact.
Mention of similar concerns in other neighborhoods and the need to modify zoning codes.
Highlighting the importance of green spaces and balancing development with nature.
*. Charter Updates:
Brief discussion about proposed updates to the neighborhood association's charter.
Emphasis on aligning the charter with commonly understood neighborhood boundaries.
Unanimous vote YES to approval vote for proposed charter changes.
Contact info :
President Courtney Armistead president@bentonpark.org
Vice President Bob Panian vicepresident@bentopark.org
Secretary Derrick Kilgore secretary@bentonpark.org
Treasurer Ryan Ely treasurer@bentonpark.org
Membership VACANT membership@bentonpark.org
Committees and Chairs
Wanna form a committee? Email marketing@bentonpark.org
Safety Derrick Kilgore safety@bentonpark.org
Building Review Tim Mulligan buildingreviewcommittee@bentonpark.org
Parks Dan Guenther parks@bentonpark.org 314-304-6797
Community Garden/Cave Bill Kranz garden@bentonpark.org cave@bentonpark.org
Events Committee Brittany Nelson eventscommitteechair@bentonpark.org
Dog Park Committee Haley Johnston bentonparkdogpark@gmail.com
Marketing/Social Media Lori White marketing@bentonpark.org
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Additional Contacts
Alderman Cara Spencer spencerc@stlouis-mo.gov
Legislative Assistant Isaiah Pasek-Santiago pasek-santiagoi@stlouis-mo.gov
Neighborhood Stabilization Officer (NSO) Larry Isom 314-657-1376 Isoml@saintlouis-mo.gov
Police: 3rd District Patrol Captain Joseph Morici 314-444-2500 jamorici@slmpd.org
Liaison: Officer Jazmon Garrett 314-444-2500 Ext. 2595 jdgarrett@slmpd.org
Neighborhood Meeting Minutes — August 1, 2023
New Members Welcome!
Scott V!
Brian! on James st.
Susan! On indiana
William and Ashley! on Missouri
Update:
Looking at charter, the boundaries aren’t reflective of what the city considers our boundaries … in the middle of Gravois as opposed to the alley behind Gravois
Cara’s update:
8th ward alder, spencerc@stlouis-mo.gov
UPDATES
Board of aldermen are on a break
(Chambers doesn’t have ac)
Gun control bill
Restrict open carry of firearms bill passed … will mayor sign? We’ll see
Regulating AirBNBs
(stl is one of the last cities in the nation to have any regulation)
It has not even been discussed!
Weigh in with Cara (email)
President of the board and the mayor (emails)
To learn more, watch one of the hearings (link)
The idea is for the building division to be the regulatory agency and require permits for anyone who’s getting an airbnb. Some zoning, tightening it up a little bit more. We cannot issue taxes in st Louis, under Hancock, state of MO statute. We can’t charge any more for permit other than the cost of the service. Current airbnbs need to get a permit. $100 a year for each airbnb is what is being discussed. But nothing has happened yet so weigh in!
First charter commission
Renewing the city’s charter, learn more about the citizen board here
Dan G commissioned a study of Gravois
Gravois is owned by the city but managed by modot. More updates to come. We’ll post them when we find them.
Closure of Cherokee access to 55 is permanent
There were several accidents and just one person thought that maybe it would be good to keep out of all surveyed. It’s permanently closed.
Board of aldermen hired legislative assistant
Isaiah is the new legislative assistant for Cara/ward 8 pasek-santiagoi@stlouis-mo.gov
Church on Gravois x Russell
Updates next meeting. Contact Alder Spencer for info: spencerc@stlouis-mo.gov
Benton Park, The Park
You have been heard! The trees are down by the lake, and they’re getting addressed soon!
Fountain has been down a couple years
Parks dept couldn’t find the part they needed, but they found it recently! Expect to fix the fountain by the end of the summer.
Conditional Use Proposal
Pestalozzi and Jefferson
Catering for private events. Chris Bork Project. Southside Space building.
Come to our concerts!
Next one is aug 20, Pernikoff Brothers
Tunes on tap
This is our musical garden and home tour! We need volunteers to host a local musician and 10-20 people at most sprinkled throughout Saturday, October 14th. The neighborhood will provide local brews and help setting up. Email events@bentonpark.org if you’re interested in volunteering.
Yemanja’s Brazilian Day is happening on 9/9!
September 9th, 12-8 at Yemanja Brazil, 2900 Missouri Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118
This is a street festival, the street will be closed from Missouri to McNair
Samba lessons
Soccer workshop (need)
Miami/chicago dancers coming in
Jiujitsu class for women’s self defense!
Caipirinhas !
There’s a local CSA (community supported agriculture) from an urban farm in Cahokia
newcahokiacommons.farm
Email info@newcahokiacommons.farm to subscribe! Food through November!
It’s super fresh and pickup is Tuesday 4:30-6 at Earthbound Beer
2724 Cherokee St, St. Louis, MO 63118Artisan cheeses dairy and plant
Honey
Eggs, chicken and duck
Flowers
Master brewer and distiller
Cave update!
English Cave + Community Garden
Trying to get access to the cave, but it can take decades before you get the opportunity.
Bill, our cave man, recently had the opportunity to get into the Lemp Cave … there will be a video of the visit
They will also be showing video of Lemp Cave at Spine Cafe and bookstore. We’ll post more onthe neighborhood social media.
Dog park
Gate is fixed!
Info about dog park is here —-> bentonparkdogpark@gmail.com
Adam, with the Metro Toxic Air Task Force
If you’d like to report the smell/toxic air, you can use this form! it will take 5 minutes to report and every report helps. (report early and often!)
CLICK HERE TO OPEN THE FORM
“The smell” - it’s not the brewery smell! It’s a burning iphone toxic smell coming from Sauget.
The smell was here years ago, it went away, and now it has RETURNED
The task force believes its coming from the Yolia waste management in Sauget
They deal with hazardous waste. The smell contains arsenic lead and mercury … not great!
Google st Louis toxic air yolia to learn more
We have the right to have air that’s safe to breathe based on the law of this country. =
What can you do? Report the small.
Here’s how:
mtatf23@gmail.com (make a form)
Date time, what’s the smell like, what’s the effect
The more reporting the better.
More details:
Air quality is supposed to be highly regulated (permit good for 5 years)
It requires them to do testing/ what are you burning etc…
In the rollbacks to the EPA 2016-2020, the permit was weakened
Permit up in 2024 January
If we can get input from community, we can send the smell away AGAIN
State of Missouri Medicaid Renewal is happening. Check on your people!
Renew everyone who participates on medical health insurance that falls under medicaid
If you have a family member etc who may be using medicaid
Children and adults and seniors
They need to have someone who is familiar with the the division of family services to make sure they are renewed for their services
Adam Lane - City of St Louis treasurer
Parking related issues? Let us know stltreasurer@stlouis-mo.gov
Amnesty for parking tickets through September (but likely through end of 2023)
You can call in and pay the original fee
Question to treasurer: What’s happening with the Rams money?
The board of aldermen will vote on what happens with that money but in the meantime it is in an Investment account. and it has earned 5 million dollars as of now.
A Sidewalk Santa Sighting in Benton Park
Join us for a safe, socially distant sidewalk visit from Santa! On Sunday, December 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Santa Kevin Nolan and his elves will jingle their way through the streets of Benton Park.
Join us for a safe, socially distant sidewalk visit from Santa!
On Sunday, December 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Santa Kevin Nolan and his elves will jingle their way through the streets of Benton Park. Grab a cup of nog and join your neighbors outside to wave a hello and get a glimpse of the big man himself. Parents, get your cameras ready — photos are encouraged! Please remember to wear a mask and keep a safe social distance. Be sure to RSVP on Facebook.
To find out when Santa’s sleigh will pass your house, check the route below. Santa will visit every street in Benton Park, starting south of the park. The plan is to complete the route in two hours (between 6:30 and 8:30). For specifics and a better idea of timing, follow along on the Santa Tracker (we’ll share the GPS link on Sunday evening). Below, find Santa’s map and block-by-block route for the evening.
Santa’s Map
Follow along with Santa’s route through Benton Park. Red arrows indicate route overlap.
Santa’s Block-By-Block Route
Demenil towards Utah St.
Left on Utah St.
Left on S. 18th St
Right on Cherokee St.
Right on Lemp Ave
Left on Provenchere Pl
Left on Wisconsin Ave
Right on Wyoming
Right on Illinois Ave (do turnaround in cul-de-sac)
Left on Wyoming Ave
Right on Wisconsin Ave
Right on Cherokee St.
Right on Illinois Ave.
Left on Wyoming Ave.
Left on Missouri Ave.
Right on Cherokee St.
Right on Indiana Ave.
Right on Wyoming Ave.
Right on Lemp Ave.
Right on Withnell Ave.
Left on Missouri Ave.
Right on Utah St.
Right on Lemp Ave.
Right on Cherokee Ave.
Right on Salena St.
Right on Utah St.
Right on Lemp Ave.
Right on Cherokee St.
Right on Jefferson
Right on Arsenal
Left on Indiana Ave.
Right on Sidney St.
Right on Missouri Ave.
Left on Arsenal St.
Left on McNair Ave.
Left on Victor St.
Right on Gravois Ave.
Right on McNair Ave.
Left on Victor St.
Left on Salena St.
Right on Shenandoah Ave.
Right on Lemp Ave.
Right on Victor St.
Left on Salena St.
Right on Sidney St.
Left on Salena St
Left on Lynch
Right on Salena St.
Right on Pestalozzi St.
Right on Wisconsin Ave (turnaround in cul-de-sac)
Wisconsin to Arsenal St. Turn left.
Left on Salena St.
Right on Pestalozzi St.
Right on Lemp Ave.
Right on Arsenal St.
Right on Jefferson Ave
Right on Crittenden St.
Left on S. 18th Street
Left on Pestalozzi St.
Right on Jefferson Ave.
Right on Lynch St.
Right on St. 18th St.
Right on Pestalozzi St.
Right on Lemp Ave.
Left on Senate St.
Go through Alley
Left on Congress Ave.
Left on Lemp Ave.
Left on Sidney St.
End at Sidney at Gravois Ave.
This event wouldn’t be possible without the membership of neighbors like you! We encourage you to renew your annual BPNA membership online at bentonpark.org/membership.
Benton Park Holiday Gift Guide
Now more than ever, neighborhood businesses need our support. This holiday season, we're sharing gift ideas from the Benton Park businesses we all hold dear.
Now more than ever, neighborhood businesses need our support. This holiday season, we're sharing gift ideas from the Benton Park businesses we all hold dear.
Whether it's a gift certificate to your favorite restaurant or merch from your go-to spot, you'll find something special for everyone on your list. Check back as we update this post in the weeks to come, or follow along on Instagram.
If you're supporting BP businesses this year, show us your photos using the hashtag #shopbentonpark.
Are you a business with something to add to our list? Email us at marketing@bentonpark.org. If you're a Benton Park resident in need of support this holiday season, visit our website to apply for COVID aid.
Benton Park Cafe Gift Card
Any Amount
Available for purchase at Benton Park Cafe.
Blues City Deli T-Shirt
$28
Available at seriessixcompany.com/products/bluescitydeli. 100% of profits go back to the featured restaurant.
Bluewood Brewing MERCH
Prices vary
Hats, hoodies, glassware, and more available online at bluewoodbrewing.square.site.
Cherokee Print Bazaar
Prices Vary
Find a gift that's truly unique and support local artists at the Cherokee Print Bazaar Online Marketplace. Now open at cherokeeprintbazaar.com.
Elaine’s Classic American Sandwiches Gift Card
$10-$50
Available at elainesoncherokee.shopsettings.com
Frazer’s Ringer Tee
$38.50 - $40.50
Available online at frazersgoodeats.com/shop alongside plenty of additional Frazer’s merch.
Gus’ Pretzels Dips
Prices Range
Call 314-664-4010 for curbside or carryout orders. More info at guspretzels.com.
Kalbi Taco Shack Gift Card
Any Amount
Available online at squareup.com/gift/P2Z7Z0W1S1JWT/order. Visit kalbitacoshack.com for more information.
Mac’s Local Eats T-Shirt
$28
Available via Series Six. 100% of profits go back to the featured restaurant.
Mac’s Local Buys Local Goods
Prices Vary
Mac’s Market stocks a range of locally made goods, From Butter Love by L.C. to Southside Alchemy. Call 314-280-5983 or email orders.macslocalbuys@gmail.com to place an order.
Miracle To-Go Cocktails
Prices Vary
To order, visit exploretock.com/miraclestl and select “Pickup.” Menu and more info at drinkchristmas.com.
Murphy’s Mutts & Cuts
Prices Vary
Don’t forget your furry friends this holiday season! Treats and toys available in store.
Whisk Cookie Boxes
$30 - $42
Order your choice of Old World cookie box, New Whisk Classics box, or DIY sugar cookie box at whiskstl.square.site.
COVID Small Business Grants & Resources
A regularly updated list of small business grants and resources for COVID relief.
Below, find a regularly updated list of small business grants and resources for COVID relief. To add a program to this list, email marketing@bentonpark.org.
Ameren Missouri COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program
Ameren Missouri has created Ameren Missouri has created the Ameren Missouri COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program in partnership with the United Way. Start. Starting July 6, they began accepting applications for energy assistance from eligible small business and non-profit customers. Click on this link to learn more: https://uwgsl.tfaforms.net/4602934
CARES Act Rental & Mortgage Assistance
Applications are now being accepted for City residents needing rental and mortgage assistance as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In total, $5.4 million in federal CARES Act funding is being made available through a new program called “St. Louis City CARES.”
The Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Affordable Housing Commission will work in coordination with various housing organizations and service providers to distribute available funding to qualified applicants. Assistance is limited to $3,500 per household.
Missouri Department of Economic Development Small Business Grant
Missouri Department of Economic Development is issuing a *Reimbursement* grant for small businesses for up to $50,000 for "costs of business interruption caused by required closures in connection with the COVID-19". This grant is not for up-front cash but for reimbursement of existing expenses related to COVID19. To request an application, send an email to smallbusinessgrant@ded.mo.gov. There are a few more hoops to jump through for this grant than for others.
Eligibility requirements:
For-profit business with fewer than 50 employees
Applicant must be located in Missouri.
Business must be incorporated in Missouri
The applicant must be registered to do business in Missouri and in good standing with the Secretary of State
Applicant must complete and submit Form 943 to obtain a tax clearance certificate (valid for 90 days) from the Missouri Department of Revenue for each owner and the business.
Applicant must register with the MissouriBuys state procurement system
If requesting more than $5000, applicant must submit proof that they have enrolled in E-Verify.
Red Backpack Fund
The Red Backpack Fund is an initiative started by The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation. The foundation donated $5 million to GlobalGiving to establish The Red Backpack Fund. GlobalGiving will be making at least 1,000 grants of $5,000 each to female entrepreneurs in the U.S. to help alleviate the immediate needs and support the long-term recovery of those impacted by this crisis. To learn more about The Red Backpack Fund, please visit globalgiving.org/redbackpackfund.
Each month from April to August, GlobalGiving will accept fund applications. The April, May, and June cycles are now closed but two more rounds remain. The application portal will open at 12 p.m. ET and close at 12 p.m. ET the following dates:
July 6-13
Aug. 3-10
Visa IFundWomen Grant Program for Black Women-Owned Businesses
Visa has extended its partnership with IFundWomen to support Black women-owned small businesses in the United States through a new grant program and educational resources. These grants provide an opportunity for recipients to grow their businesses and continue to offer much needed services to their local (and global) communities. Applications are being accepted from June 30, 2020 through July 31, 2020.
Virtual Neighborhood Meeting Tuesday, May 5
Join us on Tuesday, May 5 from 7:00-8:00p.m for a virtual neighborhood meeting.
Join us on Tuesday, May 5 from 7:00-8:00p.m for a virtual neighborhood meeting.
Items to cover include a report from Alderman Dan Guenther, updates on BPNA's COVID relief programs, and committee reports. View the the full meeting agenda here. The board will take questions via Zoom's chat feature.
Zoom Meeting Info:
Click to Join Zoom Meeting
Or Call: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 937 0410 9053
Password: 060430
Questions? Email Don at president@bentonpark.org.
Exciting News from the English Cave
This March, for the first time in 100 years, contact was made with the English Cave, one of the most mysterious caves in St. Louis history.
For Bill Kranz and the English Cave Steering Committee, it’s been an exciting couple of months and a long time coming. After researching the historic cave for years and gaining the support of the neighborhood, Kranz and his team drafted a proposal and raised the funds to drill two holes in the English Cave Community Garden in hopes of hitting the cave. This March, for the first time in 100 years, contact was made with the English Cave, one of the most mysterious caves in St. Louis history.
To learn more about the cave’s history and the recovery process, read Chris Naffziger’s story in St. Louis Magazine, or watch the video below produced by Eric Wilkinson and the Missouri Historical Society. Keep an eye out for the beautiful drone footage of Benton Park!
Find or Provide Help for Benton Parkers in Need During the COVID-19 Outbreak
As St. Louisans take the necessary precautions during the COVID-19 outbreak, we want to do our part to help the most vulnerable people in our community.
As St. Louisans take the necessary precautions during the COVID-19 outbreak, we want to do our part to help the most vulnerable people in our community. Below, explore opportunities to give or receive aid in Benton Park.
Temporary Assistance with Groceries & Supplies
Business closures have been particularly difficult for employees in the service industry, many of whom have lost their jobs or experienced cutbacks in hours.
Benton Park Neighborhood Association (BPNA) has purchased gift cards in $25 increments to Vincent's 12th Street Market and dog food from Four Muddy Paws to be distributed to the neighbors who need them most.
You are eligible to apply if:
You are a resident or employee of a business in Benton Park.
You have experienced a financial burden due to the coronavirus pandemic.
To apply for this aid, please fill out this form and a member of our board will be in touch. Responses are confidential and will only reviewed by members of the BPNA board. Unfortunately, resources are limited. Gift cards will be distributed based on need. Questions? Email covidrelief@bentonpark.org.
Grocery Delivery for Vulnerable Neighbors
In the last week, many neighbors have reached out offering to deliver groceries, prescriptions, etc. to neighbors who are immunocompromised, elderly, or otherwise unable to obtain necessary supplies.
If you or someone you know needs help with a delivery to the Benton Park area, please fill out this form. A member of the BPNA board will be in touch.
If you are interested in assisting with pickup and delivery of groceries and supplies, please fill out this form. A member of the BPNA board will be in touch.
Rental & Mortgage Assistance
Applications are now being accepted for City residents needing rental and mortgage assistance as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In total, $5.4 million in federal CARES Act funding is being made available through a new program called “St. Louis City CARES.”
The Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Affordable Housing Commission will work in coordination with various housing organizations and service providers to distribute available funding to qualified applicants. Assistance is limited to $3,500 per household.
Utility & Rent Assistance
The Emergency Assistance Program from Guardian Angel Settlement House provides direct assistance to families, seniors and individuals who are at risk for eviction, foreclosure and/or utility shut-off. For more information, contact Guardian Angel by phone at 314-773-9027 or in-person at 3300 S Jefferson.
Small Business Grants & Resources
See COVID Small Business Grants & Resources for a regularly updated list of small business grants and resources for COVID relief.
Donate to the Benton Park COVID Relief Fund
You can contribute to the Benton Park COVID Relief Fund by donating online. To designate your donation for COVID-19 relief efforts, please check the corresponding box within the donation form. For questions or to request a donation letter for tax purposes, email treasurer@bentonpark.org.
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For questions or recommendations on how to best help the neighborhood in this difficult time, please email covidrelief@bentonpark.org.
Benton Park Window Walks
Display images from the list below in your windows each week. Join the “scavenger hunt” around your neighborhood as you walk the dog, spend time with the kids, or just get out of the house. Put a smile on someone’s face!
Display images from the list below in your windows each week. Join the “scavenger hunt” around your neighborhood as you walk the dog, spend time with the kids, or just get out of the house. Put a smile on someone’s face! #DistancednotDisconnected
March 23 – March 29: Rainbows
March 30 – April 5: Bunnies
April 6 – April 12: Easter Eggs
April 13 – April 19: Flowers
April 20 – April 26: Butterflies
April 27 – May 2: Bees
To help spread the word with your neighbors, share the image below and photos of your own window drawings #bpwindowwalks.
