The Aspen Institute chose Dara Eskridge, executive director of Invest STL, as one of 20 members of the 2023 Class of Aspen Institute Ascend Fellows. Prior to Invest STL, Eskridge
WeCollab was formed from community engagement and is led by residents from West End and Visitation Park with intention to avoid gentrification, lower crime, and raise the value of their neighborhoods.
Action and ideas include investing in predominantly Black neighborhoods, funding entrepreneurs of color, developing greater economic opportunities for women, and more.
Mayor Tishaura Jones outlines tasks and names 24-member board that will ensure $517 million is invested equitably Author: Jeff Cavallin Updated: 6:12 PM CDT April 23, 2021
ST. LOUIS Mayor Tishaura Jones has appointed members for the office s Stimulus Advisory Board, which will conduct research, manage and give recommendations to ensure that American Rescue Plan funds are invested equitably.
The 24-member board will advise and assist Jones, the former city treasurer, in the distribution of $517 million in federal funds to be in line with the community s priorities and for maximum transformational impact, according to a news release.
St. Louis is expected to receive about half of the $517 million next month and the remainder next year. The city will get a significantly larger amount than surrounding jurisdictions, because the allocation of funds is based on poverty, population trends and housing availability.