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Members of the Human Rights Commission

 

City of Kirkwood Resources 

Visit the Kirkwood Human Rights Commission page of this website for information on the work they do in the community.  

STARS Program with Kirkwood Fire Department - Kirkwood's Fire Department operates a "Special Needs Tracking and Awareness Response System" (STARS) program to help identify and better treat pediatric patients with special needs in the Kirkwood/Oakland areas.  Click on the link for more information.

Community and Neighborhood Groups

Below are links to organizations and resources in and around the Kirkwood community.  Please check back periodically as the page will be updated as needed.  Please Note:  Most of the links below will direct users to non-City Websites. Statements and opinions found on those sites are in no way official positions of the City of Kirkwood.

Meacham Park Neighborhood Improvement Association - The Meacham Park Neighborhood Improvement Association is a 501(c)-3 Public Charity whose mission is to help improve the quality of life in Historic Meacham Park; a southeastern neighborhood of Kirkwood, Missouri. The Association seeks to build community by providing a forum for sharing information, connecting neighbors, promoting activities, and fostering civic involvement in our diverse community.
Phone: 314-690-1691
Email: meachamparknia@gmail.com

TEAM 50 Boys and Girls Club. Team 50 Boys and Girls Club is a youth program focusing on sports, academics, and community service in the memory of Anthony Smith, Jr. Anthony was a 2001 graduate of Kirkwood High School and a four-year member of the varsity basketball team. He received numerous Division 1 offers and chose to attend Loyola University. He was diagnosed with leukemia and battled courageously for three years. Anthony's legacy in Kirkwood is one of love, respect, teamwork, academics, and loyalty. He was a role model for young people. For information on the basketball program, please contact Jeremy Jones.
Phone: 314-395-9038
Email: team50@gmail.com

Nonprofit Groups / Resources

Home Improvement Program
4546 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis, 63129
Phone: 314-615-4025
Email: HipSouth@StLouisCo.com
City of Kirkwood Contact - David Weidler: 314-822-5801
CDBG grants are available for Kirkwood residents in need financial assistance with home improvements. The grants, of up to $7,500 in home repairs, are available to low-income and moderate-income residents, for repairs such as tuck-pointing, roofing, tree trimming, fencing, and more. To qualify, the individual must own and live in his/her own home. This program is federally funded and operates through St. Louis County in partnership with the City of Kirkwood.

Functional Needs Registry for St. Louis County - Kirkwood residents who are elderly, disabled, or have temporary mobility needs can sign up for this emergency preparedness tool. Information is kept confidential and is intended to assist anyone over the age of 18 who has a special need that would require assistance in an emergency situation. 

Hands on Kirkwood (HOK) - A Mission ALL Community Project for "Making a Difference" Day
HOK/Kirkwood Baptist Church, 211 N Woodlawn Ave
Phone: 314-965-2349

IDDHelp - County-wide services clearinghouse for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

KirkCare - Kirkwood Community Food and Financial Assistance Organization
Phone: 314-965-0406

Kirkwood Public Library - Homebound and Outreach Services
140 E Jefferson Ave
Phone: 314-821-5770, ext 1018
Ensuring seniors and homebound patrons remain connected to the community of learning and enjoyment through the library. Includes:

  • Home delivery of library books, DVDs, music, and more
  • Book club resources for senior groups
  • Programs for seniors
  • Research assistance
  • Discovery kits
  • Mobile Library
  • Technology assistance

Midwestern Braille Volunteers - Braille transcription for the visually impaired
104 W Adams Ave
Phone: 314-966-5828

State of Missouri Human Rights Commission - link is to their website for more information

The STEPS Online Guides to Public Assistance - Your hub for information and advice on everything from affordable housing and utility assistance to food security and child care help. Learn who to contact, where to apply, and how to get the help you need when you and your family need it.

United Way of Greater St. Louis - Call 2-1-1 for immediate assistance. 

The Y - Kirkwood Family YMCA
325 N Taylor Ave
Phone: 314-965-9622

Service Clubs

Big Bend Lions Club of Kirkwood
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Mike Duffy's Restaurant, 124 W Jefferson Ave

Glendale-Kirkwood Kiwanis Club
Meets every Tuesday at noon
Mike Duffy's restaurant, 124 W Jefferson Ave
Phone: 314-822-5801

Kirkwood Rotary
Meets every Thursday at noon
Greenbriar Country Club, 12665 Big Bend Rd

Kirkwood Organizations

Kirkwood-Des Peres Area Chamber
366 S Kirkwood Rd
Phone:
314-821-4161

Kirkwood Historical Society
Mudd's Grove, 302 W Argonne Dr
Phone: 314-965-5151

Kirkwood School District
1099 Milwaukee St
Phone:
314-213-6100

Missouri University Extension
Phone: 314-400-2115

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