John Deshields Center
Address
1235 McCasland Avenue
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 874-0637
Description:
Social services and educational programs are provided free to children and families who live in John DeShields and John Robinson public housing developments. Services include Summer Food Service Programs, Subject Tutoring, Day Camps, Summer Camps, and Book Distribution Programs.
ALSO KNOWN AS
CATHOLIC URBAN PROGRAMS
GRIFFIN CENTER
CUP
Hours:
Mon-Fri - 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 14, 2025
Employer ID:
271442590
Year Incorporated:
1986
Address Listings
P.O. Box
PO Box 2185
East Saint Louis, IL 62202
Physical (Primary)
1235 McCasland Avenue
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
Contacts
Toni Muhammad
Phone Numbers
Main
(618) 874-0637
Fax
(618) 874-0637
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Accessibility:
Designated Parking, Outside Ramps, Wheelchair Access
Services
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Description
Book Giveaway sponsored by Gateway Region YMCA. Available at Grab and Go sites in St. Clair County.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 10:00am to 12:00pm (noon) (June 22, 2020 to June 26, 2020)
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Drive Thru or Curbside Pick Up - Come In Person For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Clair County in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Offers summer day camp for area children.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 10:00am to 1:00pm (July 12, 2021 to August 6, 2021)
Required Documents
Will be instructed on documents needed when contacting the agency
Eligibility
Ages 5-14 years must live in John Robinson or John DeShields public housing complexes
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or apply in person to register
Languages
English
Service Area
East St. Louis in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Saint Clair County
- East Saint Louis
- Saint Clair County
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Description
Offers after-school tutoring, snacks and recreation services for school-age children.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Ages 5-13 years
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Aplpy
Languages
English
Service Area
City of East St. Louis in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Saint Clair County
- East Saint Louis
- Saint Clair County
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Description
Offers summer day camp for area children.
Hours
- Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 1:30pm - Tuesday, July 5, 2021 through Friday, August 5, 2022)
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Ages 5-14 years
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To register
Languages
English
Service Area
East St. Louis in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Providing Grab and Go breakfast and lunch meals during the summer for school-age children.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 10:00am to 12:00pm (noon)
Required Documents
Adult must provide Photo ID
Eligibility
- Children ages 5-18 years - Children must be accompanied by an adult if under age 18 years
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Come In Person For Service - Drive Thru or Curbside Pick Up
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Clair County in Illinois
Geography Served
None
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