Program Outcomes

By having more North St. Louis City and County residents serving in positions of power, community voices will be more thoroughly and regularly incorporated into policy and practice.

Increased levels of trust will form between communities and policy-makers by having the NL Fellows serve as bridges. Increased community-driven leadership from neighborhoods in the St. Louis Promise Zone footprint will lead to equitable policies that produce positive revitalization, reduced segregation, and improved quality of life for all.

After in-depth training and mentorship, NL Fellows will have gained valuable knowledge, skills, relationships and preparation to:

Create a rigorous personalized plan for civic leadership

Work in teams to develop and lead trainings and presentations for legislators, corporate executives, local media and communities on the issues and assets of the North St. Louis Region

Serve on a board or committee

Be nominated to serve on a commission

Run for elected office

Create a new committee, task force, or advisory boards

Implement action steps outlined in the Forward Through Ferguson report