Investment Priorities

FUNDING
GOALS

Every dollar invested in People of Power LLC goes directly toward building a stronger, safer, and more empowered community for youth and families in St. Louis, Missouri.

Total Funding Goal

$340,000+

Initial + Annual Operating Needs

Where Your Investment Goes

FUNDING PRIORITIES

Property Restoration & Renovation

Critical$150,000

Full restoration of the historic 1899 duplex at 3850 Sullivan Avenue — including structural repairs, ADA accessibility upgrades, interior renovation, and transformation into a fully functional community resource center with program rooms, a wellness space, and family support areas.

  • Structural assessment and repairs
  • ADA-compliant accessibility upgrades
  • Interior renovation and program spaces
  • Safety systems and code compliance
  • Exterior restoration and signage

Staffing & Program Personnel

High$80,000 / year

Funding to hire and retain qualified program staff including a full-time Program Director, part-time mentoring coordinators, a mental health liaison, and an autism support specialist — ensuring every youth receives consistent, high-quality support.

  • Full-time Program Director
  • Mentoring program coordinators
  • Mental health liaison / counselor
  • Autism support specialist
  • Administrative and outreach staff

Mental Health & Wellness Programming

High$35,000 / year

Resources to deliver evidence-based mental health programming including peer support groups, licensed counseling sessions, wellness workshops, and community awareness campaigns that break the stigma around mental health for youth and families.

  • Licensed counselor partnerships
  • Peer support group facilitation
  • Mental health education curriculum
  • Crisis resource navigation
  • Community awareness events

Technology & Educational Resources

Medium$25,000

Equipping our program spaces and youth participants with the technology, educational materials, and digital tools needed to support learning, leadership development, and autism educational programming in the modern world.

  • Computers and tablets for program use
  • Educational software and subscriptions
  • Autism support technology and tools
  • Leadership curriculum materials
  • Digital literacy training resources

Community Engagement & Events

Medium$20,000 / year

Funding to host community events, youth summits, cultural celebrations, service projects, and outreach initiatives that build community bonds, raise awareness of our programs, and engage families across the St. Louis region.

  • Annual Youth Empowerment Summit
  • Community service projects
  • Cultural celebration events
  • Outreach and awareness campaigns
  • Family engagement programming

General Operations & Sustainability

Ongoing$30,000 / year

Core operational funding to sustain day-to-day organizational functions including utilities, insurance, supplies, transportation, communications, and the administrative infrastructure needed to run effective programs.

  • Utilities and facility costs
  • Insurance and legal compliance
  • Office supplies and materials
  • Transportation for youth participants
  • Communications and marketing

Ways to Give

INVEST IN THE NEXT GENERATION

Whether you are an individual donor, a foundation, a corporation, or a community partner — there are multiple ways to invest in the future of St. Louis youth through People of Power LLC.

1

Individual Donations

One-time or recurring gifts of any amount directly support our programs and youth.

2

Grants & Foundations

We welcome grant applications and partnerships with foundations aligned with our mission.

3

Corporate Sponsorship

Partner with us as a corporate sponsor to fund specific programs, events, or initiatives.