MISSION
The mission of Community Action Agency of Saint Louis County, Inc. (CAASTLC) is to stabilize and enrich vulnerable households by instilling hope and creating pathways to empowerment.
We are committed to helping the families and communities of St. Louis County transition from poverty to self-sufficiency for present and future generations.
VISION
- Healthy families thriving in their community free from poverty and social exclusion.
- A wide range of opportunities and accessibility to education, healthcare, careers, and safe, affordable, energy efficient housing.
- Inclusive communities that sustain economic opportunities and business growth.
- Communities where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and the barriers of structural and systematic inequities have been removed.
The Huggy Heart is the official national symbol of the Community Action Partnership, representing compassion, commitment, and the support Community Action Agencies provide to help individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency.
The National Network of over 1000 Community Agencies across America made a promise that CAASTLC has stood by for over 60 years. We continue to live out its premise in the service we provideevery day to Help People and Change Lives.
THE PROMISE OF COMMUNITY ACTION
“Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.”
Action News is the official newsletter of CAASTLC. Join now and never miss an update on the programs, resources, and opportunities that empower individuals and strengthen families across St. Louis County. Be among the first to know how CAASTLC is making a difference and how you can be a part of the action!
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, then help is available. You can call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room. Another option is the new 3-digit 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline created The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Please call or text 988 or chat live at 988lifeline.org.
United Way of Greater St. Louis is a funding source of Community Action Agency of St. Louis County, Inc.
Learn more about our GuideStar Seal of Transparency at Candid.
