Guardian Angel Settlement Association

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our fantastic Parking Lot Friday in July! The heat brought us inside, but you all made the day unforgettable with food, fun games, community resources from amazing local organizations, music to keep us moving, and even karaoke that brought out some hidden stars. 🌟 Community means everything at Guardian Angel—and days like this remind us just how special ours is. 💛 Join us for our next Parking Lot Friday on August 1st!

Here are some milestones to look for when your baby is 9 months old: 😊 Smiles or giggles during peek-a-boo 🙌🏾 Reaches up to be picked up 🥁 Bangs toys or objects together 🧸 Sits up without help Find more milestones and resources at https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gkKXMzS. Guardian Angel provides the support and education necessary for your child to flourish! Learn about our programs at https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/g2TXQMjF.

⏳ History moment! In 2000-2001, the St. Patrick Day Care Center was closed, the Gabriel Child Care Center was opened in the Cochran Community Center, AND Guardian Angel took over the operations and management of Hosea House—a 25-year-old social services agency. At the start of a new century, it was a pivotal time of growth and transformation that helped shape the Guardian Angel we know today. 💚

🎈 We're gearing up for our Back To School Fair on August 9th and we need volunteers to help us send kids back to school with confidence! As a volunteer, you will help us run this outdoor resource fair where every pre-registered child will receive school supplies, a new backpack, and a brand-new pair of shoes. 👟📚🖍️🎒 Come be part of this exciting day that supports families and celebrates community! Sign up: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pow.ly/cQEJ50WnRI3 *️⃣ Volunteers are also needed at our first Fridays Parking Lot Resource fairs AND: grant writing, housing stability support, violence response, administrative support or serving as a volunteer at the food pantry and clothing closet. Learn more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pow.ly/vj4E50WnRI1

🎓 Hats off to our Preschool Graduates! 🎓 This year, 12 bright and joyful little learners officially graduated from Guardian Angel’s Child Development Center—and they’re more than ready to take on kindergarten next year! 🚌📚 We’ve watched them grow in confidence, curiosity, kindness, and so much more. From first-day jitters to final circle time songs, each child has taken big steps on their Path to Possible—and we couldn’t be prouder. 💛 Thank you to Lift for Life Academy for generously sharing their beautiful theater space for our graduation ceremony. You made the day even more special for our kiddos and their families! And let's give a huge round of applause to the families, teachers, and community that helped make this moment possible! 👏🎉

🙌 We are beyond grateful to the 20 incredible volunteers from BJC HealthCare and United Way of Greater St. Louis Board Members who joined us for #UniteWithUs—a special volunteer day hosted in partnership with the United Way of Greater St. Louis! The volunteers rolled up their sleeves to clean out and organize our donation processing area and restock our Clothing Closet. They gave our Social Stability campus a major refresh so families in need will have an easier experience when accessing essentials. 💛 You could even see the floor again! Thank you to all the volunteers for your time, teamwork, and energy! Our partnerships with United Way and BJC continue to make a powerful impact in our community.

Guardian Angel is proud to continue our partnership with the THE DANA BROWN CHARITABLE TRUST! Their generous support helps us strengthen our Early Childhood Education program—laying the foundation for brighter futures. The Dana Brown Charitable Trust has been an incredible supporter of our mission, and we’re deeply grateful for their investment in creating a #PathToPossible for the children and families we serve.

📢 Mark your calendar: July's Parking Lot Friday is the 2nd Friday of the month—July 11th! Join us from 1-4 PM for an exciting afternoon filled with delicious food, lively music, and meaningful connections! All our St. Louis neighbors are invited to come together, meet new people, and access valuable resources that our incredible community partners provide. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about all the resources and services available to support YOU! Parking Lot Fridays will be every first Friday from April to October. Help us spread the word by sharing this post and tagging friends who would love to join! #CommunityConnections #ParkingLotFriday #GASA

Last call‼️ This is your chance to join Guardian Angel this summer to change the lives of our neighbors on their first step to a brighter future—through your AmeriCorps VISTA position! 🙌🏽😇 Know someone who would be the perfect fit for our team? Share this video with them to learn about the VISTA position: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pow.ly/4clv50WcXfn. Applications are accepted at https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pow.ly/VtoX50WcXfl where you'll also see all our open positions in Childcare and Social Services. Don't miss the opportunity you have TODAY to directly and significantly change the future of our community.

Meet Elliot Archer, Guardian Angel's Grant Data Specialist and resident sweet tooth. Thank you, Elliot, for working hard to make sure our neighbors have the resources they need on their path to possible—and for reminding us to get our protein today!