
GET INVOLVED
There are many ways to support meaningful work and help strengthen our community.

Why Involvement Matters
Community impact is strongest when individuals, organizations, and partners work together. Whether through time, resources, or collaboration, getting involved with Metro Hope STL helps expand access to opportunity and strengthen outcomes across the region.
Our Partners
A Seat at the Table
Annie Malone Mobility Program
Dr. Candice Cox, KHAOS, Inc.
Caritas Family Solutions
Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center of St. Clair County,Inc.
Dr. P. Herbert Caldwell
The Mama Joe Project
Family Renewed, LLC.
First Mid Bank & Trust
Gaffney Consulting & Services
Gateway Region YMCA
Legacy Changers Academy
Madison County Employment and Training
Project Compassion NFP
SIHF Healthcare
St. Louis Survivors Legal Support (SLSLS
SMP Nonprofit Consulting
Southwestern Illinois College
St. Clair County Workforce Development
SWIC Workforce Development Career Pathways
Trinity Healthcare Practice, LLC
Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. - Save Our Sons
Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. - St. Clair County, IL Division
Midwest Bank Centre
NAMI Southwestern Illinois
Pax Nexus (Cody Morrison)
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
From the East side of the river to the city of St. Louis and into St. Louis County, we are called to make a big footprint in the entire metropolitan area. I am convinced “greater” is ahead of us, and I am ready for the journey, but your support is needed. Our collective efforts will do even more to offer hope, change lives, transform a region and impact the world. I love this region, the people who live and work here and I see it’s great potential. I am asking you to join me as we forge meaningful relationships to better meet the holistic needs of this region’s population. - David T. Hawkins

Partnership Recognition/Sponsor Benefits
Funds will support program implementation, participant services, and essential resources that strengthen education access, workforce readiness, and economic outcomes, while ensuring accountability and measurable impact.
01. Brand Visibility
02. Public Recognition
03. Engagement Opportunity
04. Impact Reporting
Sponsors receive prominent logo placement across all event materials, including digital promotions, on-site signage, presentations, and select media assets. This visibility ensures consistent brand exposure before, during, and after the event across multiple platforms.
Sponsors will be formally acknowledged during the opening plenary and recognized in applicable press releases, media mentions, and event communications. This recognition highlights the sponsor’s commitment to community impact and aligns their brand with purpose-driven initiatives.
Sponsors have the option to host an information table or participate as a speaker, providing direct engagement with attendees. This opportunity allows sponsors to share their mission, expertise, or services while building meaningful connections with participants and partners.
Sponsors will be included in a comprehensive post-event impact report that outlines participation data, key outcomes, and measurable results. This report provides valuable documentation that sponsors can use for internal reporting, marketing, and corporate social responsibility efforts.


