75 years ago, the World Affairs Council of St. Louis was founded as a non-profit organization. This year, the council celebrated its milestone anniversary with pride and gratitude for its continued impact on the community. Meanwhile, AmeriCorps St. Louis marked its 30th year hosting members as National Service Program volunteers and providing services to the unhoused community in St. Louis.
In Ferguson, Missouri, Avenues Counseling Center opened its second location at 409 S. Florissant Road, Suite 101. The center provides mental health services to clients regardless of financial means, making it an essential resource for those in need.
On a different note, Engineering News Record recognized Western Specialty Contractors as the top masonry contractor on its 2023 List. The company also ranked number 20 on the list of Top Roofing Contractors and number 114 on the list of Top 600 Specialty Contractors nationwide.
The Illinois Housing Development Authority recognized First Mid Bank & Trust’s mortgage department as the #2 lender in the Northwest Illinois Region for 2023. Cigna Healthcare honored YWCA Metro St. Louis with a 2023 Bronze Level Healthy Workforce designation for the second consecutive year, while the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis acknowledged Operation Food Search as one of 14 local businesses on its Women in the Workplace: Employment Scorecard.
