Kingdom House

Lifewise stl youth programs include after school program, 6-week literacy-focused summer camp and lifewise academy, a program helping teens graduate from high school and advance into college or vocation. After school program serves 60 children ages 6-14 providing a safe and academically focused environment conducive to homework help, supplemental educational curriculum and activities. Lifewise is an official cdf freedom school program partner. Over 120 children ages 6-15 years are served through freedom school camp. Program plays a needed role in helping curb summer learning loss and close achievement gaps. Lifewise academy provides academic enrichment, social-emotional support, life skills and job readiness activities to teens to better prepare them for a post-secondary institution and/or the workforce. Up to 100 teens served year-round, approximately 25 per grade.

Lifewise stl is committed to promoting the wellness of all adult participants in every area of their life, including economic and emotional wellness. Through the support of certified financial social workers, economic wellness participants receive personalized coaching around budgeting, building credit, and setting financial goals. Lifewise offers 10 matched savings products ranging from emergency savings and debt reduction to saving for a home, vehicle, or education. Lifewise employs a team of mental health professionals who bring a variety of expertise to both groups and individual therapy including internal family systems, dialectical behavioral therapy, parent child interaction therapy, and more. Approximately 1,400 individuals served yearly. 45% of participants identify as hispanic/latino and 50% identify as african american/black. Many adult participants have children engaged in lifewise programs for children and youth.

The americorps senior companion program provides meaningful volunteer opportunities for people 55+ to combat social isolation and loneliness by providing companionship and encouragement to other older adults living in the community as well as respite for their family caregivers. Volunteers who are income-qualified receive a tax-free stipend and mileage reimbursement for their time so there is no cost to volunteering and clients and caregivers always receive the service free-of-charge.the senior resiliency fund is a 6-month program that combines life-stage specific classes; individual coaching with a certified financial social worker; a benefits checkup/economic case management; and 2:1 savings match (up to $400 for $200 saved) for funds saved in a savings account. Our goal is to increase capability, connection, and community for older adults in the st. Louis region. To do so, we will promote healthy financial behaviors and increase financial capability when 100% of participants will utilize savings accounts.