News
July 11, 2025
Held at the beautiful Missouri History Museum, the WLCSRF 40th Anniversary Celebration highlighted current scholars, recent grads, and alumni across the decades. The evening was also a public thank you to everyone who has played a part in WLCSRF’s success.
40th Anniversary Award Recipients
Gwendolyn Scales Reed The longest serving board member, presented a Legacy Award for four decades of service to WLCSRF & her commitment to the uplift of youth & the city of St. Louis |
Community Partner award presented for harnessing the power of partnership, driving economic growth, and investing in the youth, families & communities of the St. Louis region. |
Former WLCSRF Education Advisor & Board member, presented Legacy award for her dedication to life-long learning and for inspiring, supporting & demonstrating excellence through education |
During the 40th Anniversary Celebration news of the William L. Clay, Sr. Institute of Civic Engagement and Economic Justice, established in partnership with Saint Louis University, was announced. The Clay Institute will provide immersive learning experiences and hands-on training that address the social and economic challenges facing the St. Louis region and the nation. Institute programming will be available to all students with an interest in civic engagement and democratic participation. The William L. Clay Sr. Institute of Civic Engagement and Economic Justice is set to launch fall of 2025.
July 1, 2024
2024 – 2025 Scholarship Recipients
May 17, 2024
1st Annual Oratorical Contest
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