AKA:
Kingdom House
Description:
The mission of LifeWise StL is to help individuals and families achieve economic well-being by providing high-impact, relationship-based programming and by addressing systemic barriers to their success. Services include Food Pantries, Thrift Shops, Tax Preparation Assistance, Early Head Start, Head Start, Career Exploration, Child Care Centers, Extended Child Care, Friendly Visiting, Summer Camps, Youth Enrichment Program, and Toy/Game Donation Programs.
ALSO KNOWN AS
KINGDOM HOUSE
LICENSING/ACCREDITING BODY
Accredited under the Missouri Accreditation of Programs for Children and Youth
Hours:
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Early Childhood Center:
Mon-Fri - 6:30am to 5:30pm
Programs:
Hours vary
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
February 6, 2024
Employer ID:
430652648
Year Incorporated:
1902
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1321 South 11th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63104
Contacts
Jennifer Weston
Primary Contact
Director of Communications and Administrative Support
(314) 627-1225
Jennifer March
Scott Walker
Phone Numbers
Main
(314) 421-0400
Fax
(314) 241-2366
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Provides career exploration services to inspire high school students to explore and prepare for their futures, in higher education, the workforce, trade schools, or military service.
Hours
Hours vary
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Students in high school
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call to sign up
Languages
- English - Spanish
Service Area
St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis County
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Description
Early Childhood Center: Provides childcare and preschool education services.
Hours
- Mon-Fri - 6:30am to 5:30pm - Open year-round, except holidays
Required Documents
- Proof of income - Photo ID - Current physical and immunization records, birth certificate and health insurance card
Eligibility
- Families who are working or attending school or training who have children ages 6 weeks-5 years - Income guidelines apply
Fees
- State of MO subsidies - Sliding Scale - Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call (314) 627-1236 To Apply
Languages
- English - Spanish
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis City County
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Description
Early Childhood Center: Provides childcare and preschool (early head start) education services.
Hours
- Mon-Fri - 6:30am to 5:30pm - Open year-round, except holidays
Required Documents
- Proof of income - Photo ID - Current physical and immunization records, birth certificate and health insurance card
Eligibility
- Families who are working or attending school or training who have children ages 2-3 years - Income guidelines apply
Fees
- State of MO subsidies - Sliding Scale - Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call (314) 627-1236 To Apply
Languages
- English - Spanish
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis City County
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Description
Young Scholars After School Program provides an academically-focused environment conducive to homework help and supplemental educational curriculum and activities.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 3:00 to 6:00pm
Required Documents
- Registration Form - Child(s) current physical and immunization records
Eligibility
- Income Guidelines Apply - Children in elementary through middle school
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call (314) 627-1241 To Apply
Languages
- English - Spanish
Service Area
Zip Codes 63104, 63111, 63116 and 63118 in St. Louis City, Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis
- Saint Louis City County
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Description
Provides a level of access to fresh and healthy foods that would otherwise be too expensive for purchase.
Hours
1st and 3rd weeks of each month. Wed - 9:00am to 12:00pm (noon) Thu - 10:00am to 12:00pm (noon) and 4:00pm to 6:30pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Come in person for service - Cellphone with internet access to get in line at app.waitwhile.com/lists/lifewisestl/join. Click "Join waitlist* Enter your name and phone, and click confirm.
Languages
- English - Spanish
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis
- Saint Louis City County
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Description
The Senior Companion Program provides meaningful volunteer opportunities to individuals age 55 years or older. Through home and community visits, Senior Companion volunteers help isolated and frail older adults maintain the highest possible level of independent living. Companions can provide short periods of relief (respite) to family caregivers, enabling them to take a break or run errands. This program keeps many older adults out of institutions and in touch with their community.
Hours
Hours vary - call for details
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
- Clients: Isolated, homebound and/or lonely, age 55 years and older (no income requirement for clients) - Volunteer Companions: Must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty line, age 55+ years and old (receive a tax-free stipend)
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call (314) 260-6373 To Apply
Languages
- English - Spanish - Vietnamese
Service Area
St. Louis City/St. Louis County and St. Charles County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Early Childhood Center: Provides childcare and preschool (head start) education services.
Hours
- Mon-Fri - 6:30am to 5:30pm - Open year-round, except holidays
Required Documents
- Proof of income - Photo ID - Current physical and immunization records, birth certificate and health insurance card
Eligibility
- Families who are working or attending school or training who have children ages 4-5 years - Income guidelines apply
Fees
- State of MO subsidies - Sliding Scale - Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call (314) 627-1236 To Apply
Languages
- English - Spanish
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis City County
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Description
Providing summer reading enrichment for children who might not otherwise have access to books, the program plays a much needed role in helping to curb summer learning loss and close achievement gaps.
Hours
- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 3:00pm - Monday, June 17, 2024 - Friday, July 26, 2024
Required Documents
- Registration Form - Child(s) current physical and immunization records
Eligibility
Students going into grades 1 through 10th Grade
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
- English - Spanish
Service Area
St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis County
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Description
Assistance in preparing state and federal income tax returns, includes electronic filing of tax returns and tax credits.
Hours
Sat - 9:00am to 2:00pm January 27, February 10 and 24, March 9 and 23, 2024
Required Documents
- Photo ID - Social security cards for self, spouse and dependents - An individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for self, spouse and dependents if Social Security number isn't available - Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN - Birth dates for self, spouse and dependents on the tax return - Wage and earnings statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-Misc) from all employers - Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099) - All Forms 1095-A, B, or C, Affordable Health Care Statements/Health Insurance Statements - Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received - A copy of last years's federal and state returns, if available - Proof if bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit such as a blank check - To file taxes electronically on a married-filing joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms - Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business - Employer Identification Number - Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable - Property tax bill
Eligibility
Household income must have been less than $54,000 last year.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Call (314) 690-3570 to schedule an appointment - Visit website at mctcfreetax.org/online-booking/ to schedule an appointment beginning January 15, 2024
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides convenient access to affordable, high-quality essentials that support families in redirecting money and resources towards other financial planning and goals.
Hours
Thu - 10:00am to 2:00pm and 4:00pm to 6:30pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
Items are at discounted fee
Intake Procedure
- Come in person for service - Cellphone with internet access to get in line at app.waitwhile.com/lists/lifewisestl/join. Click "Join waitlist* Enter your name and phone, and click confirm.
Languages
- English - Spanish
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis City County
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Description
For over 50 years, LifeWise StL has celebrated the spirit of the holiday season through our Holiday Market. Serving hundreds of families who have participated in programming over the past year, the Market offers low-cost, carefully curated NEW household and clothing items, as well as age-appropriate toys. Our aim is to strengthen and encourage families who have made progress or achieved goals they set through program participation while connecting them with the generosity of our donors.
Hours
Usually held the first week of December
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Only active participants of LifeWise StL can shop at the Holiday Market
Fees
Discounted prices
Languages
English Spanish
Geography Served
None
Description
After School Program provides an academically-focused environment conducive to homework help and supplemental educational curriculum and activities.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Required Documents
- Registration Form - Child(s) current physical and immunization records
Eligibility
- Income Guidelines Apply - Children in elementary through middle school
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call (314) 627-1241 To Apply
Languages
- English - Spanish
Service Area
Zp codes 63104, 63111, 63116 and 63118 in St. Louis City, Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis
- Saint Louis City County
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