This series spotlights conversations we’ve had with individuals and organizations across the St. Louis region. What’s on people’s minds about health, communities, and current events? What strategies are people using to survive or thrive, and how can we work together to improve the health of all?
Felice M. supports educators, encourages listening
Felice M. recognizes the struggles of the pandemic from multiple perspectives—she is the mother of two children at different life stages and the wife of a funeral home operator. As a full-time nonprofit and strategic communications consultant, Felice focuses on using her skills to help strengthen local systems of support. She advocates for conversation and action […]
Former state rep uses networking, sewing skills to help during the pandemic
Former Missouri State Representative Stacey Newman is currently the Executive Director and Founder of ProgressWomen, a statewide social justice organization focused on reproductive rights, gun violence, and civil justice. She had events and meetings planned throughout Missouri when everything shut down for COVID-19. “Our spring schedule was cut,” she says of the early days of the […]
Ebony finds much to appreciate with her kindergarten triplets and a four-year-old during the pandemic
With the arrival of COVID-19 in St. Louis County, Ebony E.’s opportunities as a professional actor evaporated, along with her part-time childcare position at a community center. In many ways, though, she considers herself lucky. She celebrated her 30th birthday during the shutdown, as well as the birthdays of her four daughters—six-year-old triplets and a […]
Library assistant feels some anxiety about shopping and returning to work
Sue Anne W. is a library assistant working from home in University City, MO. Due to the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, her son’s wedding has been postponed. She understands the necessity of social distancing and longs for the day when she can hug her son again. Grocery Shopping Sue Anne is frustrated with one aspect of […]
Calvin helps with employment, sees poor masking habits during COVID-19 pandemic
Calvin B., 67, lives with his wife in 63115 and works in 63103, two of the top five ZIP codes in St. Louis City for COVID-19 infection. He likes to play scrabble, work in his garden, and hopes to get back to playing handball soon. Employment Connection Calvin is a specialist at Employment Connection, a […]