Carrying the Work Forward
A Resident-Led Transition into Our Next Chapter
WHY NOW?
The weCollab Plan Exists. The Moment Is Now.
West End & Visitation Park are entering a critical phase of reinvestment.
History has shown when communities are not present, decisions are made without them.
weCollab was created to change that.
But a plan alone is not enough.
It requires people. It requires leadership.
It requires you.
We need residents to:
• Show up
• Get involved
• Help guide what happens next
If we don’t step forward, we risk losing our voice in the future of our community.
Will YOU carry the work forward?
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Residents of West End & Visitation Park who are ready to show up, participate consistently, and serve their neighborhood through structured leadership.
This moment requires resident leadership, participation, and shared responsibility.
The work of weCollab continues through:
• Governance Leadership
• Subcommittees
• DRC (Development Review Committee)
• Neighborhood engagement
WHERE ARE WE NOW?
Current committee members serve during a six-month transition phase.
Recruitment of West End & Visitation Park community members.
FAQ’S
Is this paid? Governance,Chair Subcommittee,Subcommittee Members and DRC roles are primarily volunteer leadership positions and may include incentives depending on role scope.
Is the current committee ending?No. The current committee serves as a six-month Interim Table. Current members may reapply so leadership is filled fairly and with community support.
Why applications and background checks? Leadership roles require responsibility. Vetting supports transparency and community trust.
How long is the commitment?
• Leaders serve 2-year terms
• A capacity evaluation takes place at Year 1 to ensure continued alignment and sustainability
• If the role is no longer a fit, members may withdraw with a 45–60 day written notice to support a smooth transition
• Four (4) missed meetings results in automatic inactive status.
Carrying the Work Forward requires consistency, accountability, and shared responsibility.
Our Timeline
Building long-term resident leadership together.
We want to see YOU in Our Events
Monthly Community Meeting
Monday, October 16th 6:30-7:30pm
Delmar DivINe 5501 Delmat BLVD, 63112
Bring a dish to share for our last meeting of the year!
Join Us
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Saturday, August 19th
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Christ Southern Mission Parking Lot
5630 Page Blvd, 63112
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10:00am - 2:00pm
Delmar Black Business Expo
5900 Delmar & Hamilton
Shop unique products & services
50+ Vendors
Public Hearing
Wednesday, June 14
5:30 pm
Delmar Divine | 5501 Delmar Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63112
After years of planning, the City of St. Louis Planning Commission will vote on whether or not to apply the resident-led weCollab Reinvestment Plan. Please join us for the hearing!
Join Us for Winter Fun Fest!
STL Village invites older adult residents of the West End neighborhood to join them for an afternoon of fun, food, and games.
Saturday, January 21, 2023
2:00 - 3:00pm
SLACO, 5888 Plymouth, St. Louis MO 63112
For more information, contact STL Village at info@stlvillage.org or call (314) 240-5020.
Let's spark the love of reading among the children in our community!
We're extremely fortunate to have the Ready Readers Program launch in the West End/Visitation Park communities.
Moving forward we need full community support to make this program successful. Please refer to this flyer for an opportunity to become a paid neighborhood reading captain.
The Mission of Ready Readers: To expand literacy for young children in low-income communities through high-quality books, strong relationships, and literacy related experience.
Thank you for COLLABorating!
On November 3rd and November 5th, 2022, the West End and Visitation Park community showed up in a big way to review the weCollab Draft Plan at two community events! We appreciate everyone’s commitment to the future of the neighborhoods we all love so much.
Below are some photos from the Community Forum on November 3rd and the Open House on November 5th!
