COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Living With Purpose works to strengthen and stabilize individuals and families so they can focus on building brighter futures and stronger communities. We believe that true empowerment begins with meeting basic needs; safe housing, nutritious food, and stable support systems; so that individuals and families can move beyond survival toward self-sufficiency, wellness, and purpose.
Through our programs and services, LWP works to remove barriers that keep families from achieving stability and self-sufficiency. We provide pathways to wellness, workforce readiness, and community engagement, helping participants gain the confidence and tools necessary to transform their lives.
Our mission extends beyond providing services; we are building a community of hope and opportunity where everyone, regardless of background or circumstance, has the support needed to live with purpose and contribute to a stronger, more unified St. Louis.
Our Outreach Activities
DAILY
FOOD PROGRAM
ANYONE WHO NEEDS A MEAL AND/OR A SHOWER, CAN GET ONE! NO DOCUMENTS OR CRITERIA NEEDED. NO QUESTIONS AKSED. MONDAY THRU FRIDAY, 11AM TIL 4PM AT 8005 N. BROADWAY AVENUE.
RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP
ANYONE STRUGGLING WITH DRUG ADDICTION, MENTAL HEALTH OR DOMESTIC ABUSE IS INVITED TO ATTEND OUR SUPPORT GROUP MEETING EVER MON. & WED., 5PM AT 8005 N. BROADWAY AVENUE.
OPEN TO ALL
HARM REDUCTION & WEEKLY EXCHANGE
HARM REDUCTION & EXCHANGE EVERY MONDAY FROM 11AM TIL 3PM
AT 8005 N. BROADWAY AVENUE. GIVING OUT NARCAN, HYGIENE KITS, AND SEASONAL SUPPLIES TO THE COMMUNITY
OPIOID RESPONSE INIATITIVE
WE PROVIDE SUBSTANCE PREVENTION IN THE COMMUNITY WHILE INCREASING ACCESS TO NALOXONE AND OVERDOSE PREVENTION TRAINING.
FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT
PARTICIPATNS IN OUR COURSES WILL GAIN PRACTICAL SKILLS TO DEVELOP REALISITIC HOUSHOLD BUDGETS & AVOID PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES.
COMMUNITY
ADVOCACY
WE WORK TO BE A TRUSTED SOURCE OF INFORMATION, EDUCATION, ON COMMUNITY ISSUES IMPACTING THOSE WE SERVE TRHOUGH INITIATIVES, PARTNERSHIPS AND OVERALL ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS.