CommUNITY Partners

LIFE OUTSIDE OF VIOLENCE serves 

youth who enter the ER due to injuries from violence are likely to return as a victim.  By partnering with the hospital based Life Outside of Violence Initiative, we break the cycle to provide survivors a healthier future. 

Breaking Barriers

Transportation is one of the biggest barriers for at-risk communities.  By mobilizing transportation and covering tuition, we break two of the main accessibility barriers for survivors. Breaking barriers creates the space for youth to cultivate their own healing voice and alternative paths to a successful and fulfilling life.

Unifying Saint Louis

to create change

Youth, ages 8-24, who have entered the hospital harmed by stabbing, gunshot or assault will choose from programs such as:

CommUNITY Partners

We are thankful for the arts organizations committed to providing arts to youth survivors or violence

• Central Studio - Dance/Fitness

• Gentlemen of Vision - Stepping

• St. Louis Children's Choir - Singing

• Pianos for People - Piano

• St. Louis ArtWorks - Visual Arts

• Intersect Arts Center - Visual Arts

• Club CHIPS - Theater

• Ignite Theater - Theater

• Encore Theater - Theater

• SpecDrum - Drums 

In addition to arts organizations, we pair youth with professional artist mentors to create healing relationships and art.