Since 1978, SLACO has united neighborhoods across St. Louis with programs, advocacy, and community leadership.
On Plymouth Avenue in the Walnut Park neighborhood, SLACO has been doing the quiet, essential work that holds communities together for over four decades. Founded in 1978 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the St. Louis Association of Community Organizations was built on a simple conviction: that the people who live in a neighborhood are its greatest resource, and that real change starts when those people organize together.
What sets SLACO apart isn't a flashy program or a big budget. It's the consistency. Generation after generation of St. Louis families have walked through these doors on Plymouth Ave looking for support, and generation after generation have found it. From children getting homework help after school to residents showing up to advocate for their block, this office has been the connective tissue of northwest St. Louis for decades.
SLACO's work is shaped by the belief that safer, more connected communities don't happen by accident. They happen because someone organizes, someone shows up, someone leads. Through initiatives like Neighborhoods United for Change, SLACO gives residents the tools and the platform to do exactly that.
SLACO's programs are designed to meet St. Louis families where they are, from the youngest students to the most seasoned neighborhood advocates. After-school programs give children a structured, supportive environment to learn and grow when the school day ends, and summer camps extend that opportunity through the warmer months when kids need engaging activities most.
Beyond youth programming, SLACO is deeply invested in the civic health of St. Louis neighborhoods. Neighborhood advocacy and organizing puts residents at the center of decisions that affect their streets, their schools, and their safety. The Neighborhoods United for Change initiative is a direct expression of that mission, bringing neighbors together around shared goals and giving community voices the amplification they deserve. Community leadership support rounds out the offering, ensuring that the people who step up to lead their blocks have guidance, resources, and a network behind them.
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SLACO is located at 5888 Plymouth Ave, St. Louis, MO 63112, in the Walnut Park neighborhood of northwest St. Louis.
SLACO is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The office is closed on Sundays.
SLACO offers after-school programs and summer camps designed to keep children in the St. Louis community engaged, supported, and learning outside of regular school hours.
SLACO provides neighborhood advocacy and organizing support, including the Neighborhoods United for Change initiative, which helps residents come together to address issues and push for improvements in their communities.
Yes. SLACO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has served St. Louis neighborhoods since 1978. Its mission is entirely community-focused.
SLACO serves the St. Louis, MO area, with a focus on strengthening neighborhoods across the city.
The best first step is to visit the office at 5888 Plymouth Ave during business hours or go to slaco-mo.org to learn more about current initiatives, programs, and how to connect with neighborhood organizing efforts in your area.
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