As an entrepreneur, hairstylist and salon owner, Amber has built a career around serving others. But managing a small business while keeping up with household expenses also meant navigating several predatory loans. Paying off those loans was Amber’s primary goal when she entered LifeWise StL’s Debt Reduction Savings program. Her predatory loans charged more [...]
A dream that began with an opportunity has now become a reality. Dayana Herrera and Jesús Valido are the owners of Sabor Cubano, a restaurant they opened just a few months ago after receiving training through LifeWise StL’s small business class for Spanish speakers. Participants spent 9 weeks learning topics like marketing, taxes, technology, [...]
The Rev. Eugene W. Morse LifeWise Impact Award recognizes partners of LifeWise StL who exhibit a passion for our mission, invest their time and talents as volunteers, support our work financially, and connect others to the work LifeWise does in helping people achieve a better life. The 2026 Award winners include: Bob & Becky [...]
For Jasmine, a mother of three in St. Louis City, financial stability has always been about more than balancing a budget — it's been about building generational wealth and securing her family’s future. When she first connected with LifeWise StL, Jasmine wanted to strengthen her financial footing and surround herself with a community that [...]
Building More Than a Kitchen For Nereyda, home has always been about creating a better future for her two school-aged children. Nereyda enrolled in LifeWise StL’s Economic Wellness program, with a dream of remodeling her kitchen. Years of wear had left cabinets and drawers broken, making daily routines more difficult. She also hoped to [...]
Hi, my name is Charm Reid. I graduated from Roosevelt High School and Kingdom (LifeWise) Academy in 2015. During my time in LifeWise Academy, and even after, I have learned and experienced a lot. I have enjoyed the support and life lessons that I experience through my continued involvement as an alumna. LifeWise helped [...]
For years, the weight of debt and financial fraud left Robin carrying a burden she felt she couldn’t share. “With my debt and fraud, I felt terribly guilty,” she said. “I couldn’t even talk to friends and family about the debt.” The financial devastation involved two scams that preyed on trust and hope. By [...]
For Carlos* and Martha, their dreams of homeownership are now a reality. When Carols and Martha arrived in St. Louis more than two years ago, they faced the same challenges confronting many newly arrived families: limited resources, unfamiliar surroundings, and uncertainty about where to turn for help. Their first stop was LifeWise StL, where [...]
LifeWise Director of Senior Programming Samantha Ferguson Knight talks tornado recovery and aid https://youtu.be/t8rOTx9lnVo?si=dJSZ_6UGPuU2SVjA Original story featured on KMOV4 News -- May 19, 2026
Tornado Survivor Moves into his New Home When the tornado struck St. Louis, Mr. James Benson* lost far more than the physical structure of his home. The property suffered extensive damage, leaving him living in unsafe and collapsed conditions while trying to hold on to the life he had built for himself. Despite the [...]
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