Conflict Resolution Center - St. Louis

Over the last six years at CRCSTL, Sheila has worn many hats. First as a part-time intake coordinator during the height of the pandemic, then overseeing our community outreach, and now also leading our fundraising efforts. No matter where she goes, she'll always make a new friend to add to the "Friends of Sheila" club.

For those of us lucky to work alongside her, she is everyone's biggest cheerleader - doing anything she can to make sure everyone knows how great we are, both individually and collectively. Sheila embodies the sense of community we strive for every day, and we could not be more grateful for her to be a part of the team.

Today marks 6 years for Sheila with CRCSTL, so please help us give her a huge shoutout and congrats!! 🎉

HAPPENING TODAY! Community event alert! 🚨

Our friends Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis are kicking off pre-school season with their popular annual Drive-Thru Back to School Event.

Families are invited to drive through to receive a wide range of free resources while supplies last, including book bags, school supplies, PPE materials, food and groceries, health and safety items, and tornado disaster relief resources!

Head to Urban League Headquarters located at 1408 N. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63113 today from 12 pm to 3 pm to take part in this event. Check out ulstl.com/urban-expo.html #/ for full event detail and information on their other upcmoing events.

🚨 TOMORROW IS THE FINAL DAY!! 🚨

Do you know someone who is bringing peace to fellow St. Louisians! We're looking for 2026's Peacebuilder of the Year! Help us honor their vital community work with a nomination. 🕊

Each year we celebrate our mission and community at Conflict Resolution Day on the third Thursday in October. This year, Conflict Resolution Day is October 15th, 2026 and we will be celebrating with the return of Peace in the 'Lou! As part of this celebration, we will be bestowing one individual from the community the Mary Wheeler Peacebuilder of the Year Award.

This award recognizes one individual from the St. Louis Community who advocates for peaceful conflict resolution in the region. Named after Mary Wheeler, co-founder of CRCSTL and champion for building community across divides, this person embodies the values of dialogue, collaboration, and community connectedness. Full criteria for the award can be found at https://forms.gle/x5THVo7qB65Y5QEJ7

Nominations must be received by 11:59pm pm on August 7th to be considered. The winner will be announced prior to the event.

Help us send our Summer Intern, Emma off with a big THANK YOU! 💜 We appreciate the hours and work you've put in over these past couple of months, taking on special projects and tabling a couple of events, spreading the word about our conflict resolution services.

We are excited to see what Emma will do next and how she will bring peace to her community in the future!

2026 CRCSTL Board of Directors Update! Earlier this week, we introduced our new Board Officers and now it's time to talk about the rest of our board!

Shout out to Damon Arnold, Beatrice Connaghan, Dr. Joseph King, Jr, Tammy Repaso, and Emma Short for their continued service to CRCSTL, rounding out our board with diverse community service bringing a wide array of professional and personal experiences to the table. 💜 Thank you to our entire board, past and present, for their dedication!

Find out more about our Board of Directors on our website: crcstl.org/board-members

A huge THANK YOU to our retiring Board Directors: Jesse DeGraftenreed III, CRCSTL's former Board Chair, and Bille Duffe, Don Morgan, and Founding Board Member, Mary Wheeler. Bill, Don, and Mary are all continuing to serve CRCSTL's Board in an Emeritus capacity. 💜

We are so thankful for their years of dedicated leadership and service to CRCSTL's mission. We look forward to seeing how you continue to build peace in St. Louis and beyond!

Find out more about our Board of Directors on our website: https://ow.ly/A4fi50Zt0jw

Do you know someone who is bringing peace to fellow St. Louisians! We're looking for 2026's Peacebuilder of the Year! Help us honor their vital community work with a nomination.

Each year we celebrate our mission and community at Conflict Resolution Day on the third Thursday in October. This year, Conflict Resolution Day is October 15th, 2026 and we will be celebrating with the return of Peace in the 'Lou! As part of this celebration, we will be bestowing one individual from the community the Mary Wheeler Peacebuilder of the Year Award.

This award recognizes one individual from the St. Louis Community who advocates for peaceful conflict resolution in the region. Named after Mary Wheeler, co-founder of CRCSTL and champion for building community across divides, this person embodies the values of dialogue, collaboration, and community connectedness. Full criteria for the award can be found at https://forms.gle/x5THVo7qB65Y5QEJ7

Nominations must be received by 11:59pm pm on August 7th to be considered. The winner will be announced prior to the event.

2026 CRCSTL Board of Directors Update!

Introducing our new Board Officers!

Thank you to 2026 Board Chair, Genesis Glover; Vice Chair, Philece Horton; Treasurer, Sarah Oliver; and Secretary, Jeanne Marra for stepping into leadership positions on the Board of Directors! 💜

Find out more about our Board of Directors on our website: crcstl.org/board-members

Our most recent newsletter went out earlier this month. If you missed it, you can always find our newsletter in the archive on our website: crcstl.org/newsletters

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CRCSTL is the largest community mediation center serving the St. Louis region. Each year we celebrate our mission and community at Conflict Resolution Day on the third Thursday in October. This year, Conflict Resolution Day is October 15th, 2026. As part of this celebration, we will be bestowing one individual from the community the Mary Wheeler Peacebuilder of the Year Award.

The Mary Wheeler Peacebuilder of the Year Award recognizes one individual from the St. Louis Community who advocates for peaceful conflict resolution in the region. Named after Mary Wheeler, co-founder of CRCSTL and champion for building community across divides, this person embodies the values of dialogue, collaboration, and community connectedness. The criteria for the award are listed below:

• Must live in or be heavily involved in the St. Louis region.

• Must support peaceful strategies for conflict resolution and actively work to implement such strategies.

• Demonstrates their willingness to bridge divides, overcome obstacles, and bring community together.

• Must be a member of the community or communities they work to support.

Nominations must be received by 11:59pm pm on August 7th to be considered. The winner will be announced prior to the event. Nominations can be made here: https://forms.gle/x5THVo7qB65Y5QEJ7