{"id":52,"date":"2024-03-29T15:47:50","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T15:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/?page_id=52"},"modified":"2024-07-22T21:23:44","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T21:23:44","slug":"coalition-members","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/?page_id=52","title":{"rendered":"Coalition Members"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {.gb-6aaf85676140e{font-size: 35px!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"gb-6aaf85676140e has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7689185dba22c783c81407490fdb75ea wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#5b6595;font-size:60px;line-height:1\"><strong>Coalition Members<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The coalition is made up of several regional\u00a0organizations\u00a0committed\u00a0to ending the School to Prison Pipeline\u00a0and advancing racial equity.\u00a0 Members include, nonprofits, community organizations, and neighborhood associations.\u00a0The coalition is a space for member\u00a0organizations to collaborate, share expertise or resources, and build power together.\u00a0\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-spacer-divider gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n<style>@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {.gb-6aaf856777e35{}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"gb-6aaf856777e35 wp-block-paragraph\">**<strong><em>Coalition Member information is historical and reflective of the organization in 2020<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-spacer-divider gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/logo_web_missouri.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/logo_web_missouri.jpg.webp 430w, https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/logo_web_missouri.jpg-300x165.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>ACLU Missouri<\/strong><\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu-mo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>aclu-mo.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ACLU of Missouri is a nonprofit organization that defends civil liberties and the principles of equality and justice in Missouri through its litigation, legislative and public education programs. The ACLU of Missouri is one affiliate in a 50-state network of ACLU offices that collaborate in the pursuit of common national organization goals. The ACLU was founded in 1920 as the first public interest law firm of its kind, and is recognized as the country&#8217;s foremost advocate of individual rights. The ACLU of Missouri is committed to protecting the rights of all Missourians.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-spacer-divider gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"498\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AFSC.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AFSC.png.webp 498w, https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AFSC.png-300x72.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>American Friends Service Committee<\/strong><\/em><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afsc.org\/stlouis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>www.afsc.org\/stlouis<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AFSC in St. Louis partners with youth most impacted by unjust systems and helps them see their own power to create institutional and systemic change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joshua Saleem<br><a href=\"mailto:jsaleem@afsc.org\">jsaleem@afsc.org<\/a><br>314-932-5994<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-spacer-divider gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"384\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/A-Red-Scircle.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/A-Red-Scircle.jpg.webp 384w, https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/A-Red-Scircle.jpg-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/A-Red-Scircle.jpg-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>A Red Circle<\/strong><\/em><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aredcircle.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>www.aredcircle.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our mission statement is, \u201cThe holistic betterment of our community; reversing the effects of racism one person and cause at a time.\u201d&nbsp; Education justice is key to community betterment and reversing the effects of racism, which is why A Red Circle focuses on the whole child and his or her learning environment at home and at school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Erica Williams, Executive Director<br>A Red Circle<br>6439 Plymouth Ave., Suite #W130<br>St. Louis, MO\u00a0 63133<br>Office:\u00a0<a href=\"tel:3143282286\">314-328-2286<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-spacer-divider gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FTF.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FTF.png.webp 472w, https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FTF.png-300x130.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Forward Through Ferguson<\/strong><\/em><br><a href=\"http:\/\/forwardthroughferguson.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>forwardthroughferguson.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forward Through Ferguson (FTF) is the nonprofit organization formed to carry on the work of the Ferguson Commission. Embracing the Commission\u2019s mandate, FTF centers impacted communities and mobilizes accountable bodies to advance racially equitable systems and policies that ensure all people in the St. Louis region can thrive. FTF\u2019s focus is to help lead our region on a path toward Racial Equity\u2014a St. Louis where outcomes are no longer predictable by race\u2014by advocating for policy and systems change, strengthening regional capacity for Racial Equity work, and building the human and financial capital for this generational work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-spacer-divider gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"230\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MCU.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MCU.jpg.webp 230w, https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MCU.jpg-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><br>Metropolitan Congregations United<\/strong><\/em><br><a href=\"http:\/\/mcustlouis.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>mcustlouis.org\u200b<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Metropolitan Congregations United (MCU) puts faith into action by developing leaders who move their congregations, organizations and communities to change public policy for the common good. MCU is a diverse group of faith and community leaders who empower families who have contact with the juvenile court system. We also organize to end the criminalization of black youth in education, police, and juvenile court systems by introducing reforms in those systems. Finally we aim to&nbsp;be the long term home&nbsp;where&nbsp;formerly&nbsp;incarcerated&nbsp;youth and adults build power&nbsp;to end the school to prison pipeline in Missouri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:office@mcustl.com\">office@mcustl.com<\/a><br>Phone:\u00a0<a href=\"tel:314-367-3484\">314-367-3484<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-spacer-divider gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"361\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/RB21STL.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/RB21STL.jpg.webp 361w, https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/RB21STL.jpg-300x227.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><br>Ready by 21 St. Louis<\/strong><\/em><br><em><a href=\"http:\/\/readyby21stl.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">readyby21stl.org<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready by 21 St. Louis is a growing regional effort to ensure that all children and youth have the support they need to be safe, healthy, and successful from birth into adulthood.&nbsp; Ready by 21 St. Louis achieves this vision by supporting collaboratives to change systems through policy, practice and investment.&nbsp; We have specifically worked with coalitions targeting the child wellbeing outcomes of kindergarten readiness, access to health care, positive social and emotional skills development, youth engagement in community, and career readiness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Katie Kaufmann, Director<br>910 N. 11th Street<br>St. Louis, MO\u00a0 63101<br><a href=\"tel:314-539-4065\">314.539.4065<\/a>\u00a0(w)\u00a0<br><a href=\"mailto:Katie.Kaufmann@stl.unitedway.org\">Katie.Kaufmann@stl.unitedway.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-spacer-divider gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"398\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/WE-CAN-Logo_2018.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/WE-CAN-Logo_2018.png.webp 398w, https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/WE-CAN-Logo_2018.png-300x188.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>West County Community Action Network (WE CAN)<\/strong><\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecanstl.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>wecanstl.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">West County Community Action Network (WE CAN) is a grassroots organization of individuals who live and work in West St. Louis County. Beginning in 2014 following the murder of Michael Brown, a&nbsp;group of community members began holding Black Lives Matter vigils in their West County home. Since then, we have grown to be a network of folks advocating for racial justice in schools, police departments, and communities.&nbsp;Together we build community, promote justice for all, and work to improve our West County home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:wecanstl@gmail.com\">wecanstl@gmail.com<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wecanstl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wecanstl<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-spacer-divider gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/We-Stories.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/We-Stories.png.webp 315w, https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/We-Stories.png-300x298.webp 300w, https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/We-Stories.png-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><br>We Stories<\/strong><\/em><br><a href=\"http:\/\/westories.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>westories.org\u200b<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We Stories engages White families to change the conversation about and build momentum towards racial equity in St. Louis. Families join our community through a program that uses diverse children\u2019s books to help these parents start and strengthen family conversations about race and racism, and connects those parents to parents like them who are navigating these conversations too. We then continue our work by training and empowering these parents to act and to advocate for racial equity across the region. We Stories families are increasingly speaking up and making change in their homes, their schools, their communities, and across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adelaide Lancaster, Co-founder<br><a href=\"mailto:adelaide@westories.org\">adelaide@westories.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-spacer-divider gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coalition members\u00a0participate in\u00a0monthly meetings to\u00a0update each other on our work, celebrate successes, and collaborate to overcome struggles.\u00a0 Members are asked to help with and promote coalition events, and can submit their events for promotion through the Coalition website and email list. Coalition members will also receive email updates about events, regional work, and calls for volunteers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coalition Members The coalition is made up of several regional\u00a0organizations\u00a0committed\u00a0to ending the School to Prison Pipeline\u00a0and advancing racial equity.\u00a0 Members include, nonprofits, community organizations, and neighborhood associations.\u00a0The coalition is a space for member\u00a0organizations to collaborate, share expertise or resources, and build power together.\u00a0\u200b **Coalition Member information is historical and reflective of the organization in 2020 &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":49,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_genesis_block_theme_hide_title":true,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-52","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","post","without-featured-image"],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/52","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=52"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/52\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/49"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/keepkidsinclass.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=52"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}