The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service to others.
— Mahatma Ghandi

WHAT DOES MY DONATION SUPPORT?

Where it’s needed most - AmeriCorps St. Louis protects people and places through service to our local, state and national community partners in emergency response and environmental stewardship. We focus our service on vulnerable populations, striving to address the needs of those least served, last served and never served. Your gift helps us achieve our mission of strengthening communities and improving the environment.

Shelter & Outreach Services - Your gift can help address the immediate and long-term needs of those individuals experiencing homelessness. Your support provides a range of essential recovery supplies - food, clothing, hygiene and sanitation care - and access to support services - case work for mental health, outpatient medical care, and housing partner agencies.

Member Experiences - Your donation supports Member development and capacity building projects that conserve natural habitats; protect and maintain public lands; support wildland fire mitigation; cultivate individual and community self-sufficiency; provide reforestation service after floods or fires and more. We require support for tools, supplies, training, transportation, and staff oversight to execute these projects while supporting the future career and life development of our Members.

Other Ways to Support

  • We can always use an extra hand from our community. We have a multitude of projects between our national service Members and our shelter operations that need assistance. Contact us today to see how you or your organization can help: jane@americorps-stl.org or 314-772-9002.

    As winter approaches, you can find more info to volunteer with our Emergency Winter Shelter by clicking HERE.

  • For unhoused shelter and outreach services, we are currently accepting the following items for donation:

    Men’s shoes (sizes 9-12)

    Hoodies

    Women's underwear (especially small sizes)

    Men's underwear (Boxers only, size M, L, XL)

    Foot powder

    Belts

    Men's pants (sizes 29-42)

    Dog Food

    Bags (plastic or other)

    Snack items (granola bars, chips)

    Help by purchasing from our Wish List! More often than not, project assignments and our shelter services call for resources, many of which need to be replaced or replenished on an annual basis.

    Click here to see our Amazon Wish List

    Click here to see our Walmart Wish List

  • Can't find the perfect gift? Contact us about giving a gift in someone's name and we'll acknowledge them with a personalized card and stickers, delivered in the mail.

  • Make an easy contribution with your PayPal account to our charity profile. PayPal covers the transaction fees and makes giving a breeze! Click HERE to visit our profile.

  • A donor-advised fund is a charitable investment account that a donor opens for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations. We would be extremely grateful to be a beneficiary. Contact us today for more information: tim@americorps-stl.org or 314-772-9002

    When you make a Donor Advised Fund gift, it’s possible that the sponsoring organization will not share your information with us. Please send us a note at tim@americorps-stl.org when you’ve made a gift so we can make sure to thank you and ensure that your gift gets to where it is intended.

  • Double your gift with help from your employer! Workplace giving programs allow you to maximize the impact of your donation, but without having to reach back into your wallet to do so. The gracious support you give can result in a donation from your employer. Be sure to check with them for details to double or triple your impact.

  • Give through Facebook! Its an easy way to connect with family and friends to reach a fundraising goal. Share your fundraiser with friends to support communities in need and improve the environment. Check out our Facebook page to learn more and create your fundraiser.

  • Consider including AmeriCorps St. Louis in your estate planning and support our mission for generations to come. Contact us today for more information: tim@americorps-stl.org or 314-772-9002

  • You can make a financial contribution to AmeriCorps St. Louis the ‘old-fashioned’ way by sending a check to our office:

    AmeriCorps St. Louis
    1315 Ann Ave
    St. Louis, MO 63104

What Our Donors Are Saying

“AmeriCorps St. Louis does so much to address the needs of the unhoused community; my goal is to offer a tiny bit of assistance in that effort.”

Melissa J., recurring donor

I loved my time with AmeriCorps St. Louis and I hope to see the continued thriving of the organization!

— Margaret G., 2018-2019 alum

“This organization has helped shape who I am today, so I give out of love and support!

— Matthew N., 2017-2018 alum

Partnership For Youth Inc. doing business as AmeriCorps St. Louis with federal tax identification number 43-1873533. Contributions are tax deductible. Thank you for your consideration!