A key component of Northside’s youth programming is providing youth-centered spaces supported by caring and attentive adults. These spaces give young people a safe and positive way to use their leisure time while building friendships, developing social skills, and enjoying activities that keep them engaged. Young people need time and space to simply be young….
Read MoreOne Year Later: A Community’s Investment Is Keeping North St. Louis Moving
One Year Later Almost one year ago, something extraordinary happened. Because of the generosity of our community, Northside Youth & Senior Service Center was able to replace its aging transportation fleet, ensuring that older adults and adults with disabilities across the City of St. Louis could continue getting where they need to go safely, reliably,…
Read MoreMore Than Basketball: Northside BGO Junior Academy Builds Skills for Work and Life
At the Big Game Officials Junior Academy, the basketball court becomes a workplace and every game becomes an opportunity to learn. Created through a partnership between Northside Youth and Senior Service Center and Big Game Officials, the Academy helps young people gain paid work experience while developing skills they can carry into any career. Learning…
Read MoreNorthside Celebrates Senior Program Director’s Award
On May 28, the Senior Fund of St. Louis City hosted its annual Partner Recognition and Awards Celebration, bringing together partners to reflect upon the past year of achievement. The event gave participants a moment to celebrate collaboration, resilience, and the devoted service of organizations serving older adults throughout the city. Senior Fund Board Member…
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Northside Breaks Ground on Phase One of New Intergenerational Community Center
Northside Youth and Senior Service Center recently celebrated a powerful milestone: the groundbreaking for Phase One of our new Northside Intergenerational Community Center in The Ville. This moment was made possible because of the faith, generosity, and commitment of our donors, funders, board members, staff, volunteers, public partners, community leaders, neighbors, seniors, youth, families, and…
Read MoreSummer Starts Here: Northside Welcomes Young Explorers to Free Neighborhood Camp
Summer at Northside Youth and Senior Service Center has officially begun, and our building is already filled with the kind of energy that reminds us why this work matters. Our free neighborhood summer camp is more than a place for children to spend the day. It is a safe, structured, and welcoming space where young…
Read MoreFrom Tornado Response to Community Rebuilding: Why North St. Louis Needs Strong Community Hubs
One year after the May 16 tornado, Northside Youth and Senior Service Center is still standing, still serving, and still building. For many families across North St. Louis, the tornado was more than a weather event. It was a moment that disrupted daily life, damaged homes, interrupted services, and exposed just how vulnerable seniors, disabled…
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