Washington University Medical Center is now accepting applications for their annual Holiday Outreach Program for families that live in the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood. Families typically receive

Recently WUMCRC worked with Washington University School of Medicine to find a positive use for their gently used computers.  So far over 40 computers have been donated to Herbert Hoover Boys & Girls Club.  These new computers are instrumental to the students educational needs. Today, we got a chance to tour the computer lab and [...]

A few weeks ago, Washington University Medical Center Redevelopment Corporation received a “What’s Right with the Region!” award at Focus St. Louis‘ 13th annual award ceremony. WUMCRC Executive Director Brian Phillips accepted the award in the category of “Promoting Stronger Communities” in front of a sold out crowd of more than 500 at Sheldon Concert [...]

For over a decade, households in both Forest Park Southeast and Botanical Heights experiencing hardships during the holiday season, have been the recipients of support from the staff at Washington University School of Medicine.   Each year, WUMCRC works with resident stakeholders and various social service agencies in the area to locate families experiencing extraordinarily tough [...]

For the past 8 years, WUMCRC has fully funded and supported MERS/Goodwill to operate a full-time employment agency geared at helping Forest Park Southeast residents with employment. Residents, free of charge, can participate in  three weeks of classes that include vital job search methods, the importance of self-esteem and self-respect, as well as skills training [...]

Rebuilding Together St. Louis and Washington University Medical Center recently collaborated for another home improvement in Forest Park Southeast.  This time the project included a new wheelchair ramp for improved entry and exit of the household.  The addition looks great and will vastly help the day-to-day mobility of the resident.

Yesterday WUMCRC, Rebuilding Together St. Louis and Home Depot  collaborated on a home repair on the 4500 block of Chouteau. Resident Julie Glenn was the recipient of a special day of service from Home Depot employees and through it received a rebuilt front porch, needed improvements on her bathroom shower,  and replaced roof  tiles. Today [...]