STL County announces grants to assist homeless

The St Louis County Department of Human Service has announced the recipients of 2025 Housing Resource Commission grants, totaling more than $444,000.

The funding will support crucial services for people and families experiencing homelessness or facing imminent risk of homelessness within St. Louis County.

The following agencies have been awarded grants:

Street Outreach: Covenant House, Rapid Rehousing, Employment Connection,

Coordinated Entry: United Way of Greater St. Louis.

Emergency shelter providers receiving a grant are Gateway Homeless Services, Inc.; Loaves and Fishes for St. Louis; Our Lady’s Inn; Peter and Paul Community Services; Room at the Inn; The Salvation Army; Women’s Safe House.

“These awards reflect Saint Louis County’s ongoing commitment to addressing homelessness and providing essential resources to those in need,” said Ambur Banner, director of Human Services. 

“We are proud to partner with these outstanding agencies to deliver life-changing services to our community.”

The grant will fund the following service components emergency shelter, coordinated entry, rapid rehousing, and street outreach. Through these services, the grant assists in providing comprehensive support for vulnerable families and individuals in the community.

St. Louis County residents who are homeless or experiencing a housing crisis can seek assistance by calling the Emergency Shelter Hotline at (314) 802-5444.

 The caller is interviewed by an intake specialist, and if in crisis, is referred to either emergency shelter or rent/mortgage/utility assistance. The Hotline is funded through a collaboration between the City of Saint Louis and the county.