Updates

June 11, 2025 WEPOWER Wednesday: Rebuild STL’s economy June 24th & beyond Friend, We are being attacked on all fronts, and the only way to resist is to build systems designed by us, for us. WEPOWER is grateful to have engaged in a community-driven reimagination of the STL economy, and we believe now more than…

May 28, 2025 WEPOWER Wednesday: Biz, Babies, and Tornado Relief Friend, In the past two weeks, we’ve witnessed both the heartbreak and the power of community. From devastating tornado damage to child care centers across our region, to the nationwide Day Without Child Care mobilization, one thing is clear: we are stronger when we show…

April 30, 2025 WEPOWER Wednesday: Apps Now Open For Accelerator Cohorts! Friend, Applications are officially open for WEPOWER’s Construction and All Industry Business Accelerators! At a time when headlines remind us of everything that’s broken in our economy, these accelerators are about building what’s possible: businesses that create good jobs, grow community wealth, and lead…

April 16, 2025 WEPOWER Wednesday: Hope in Action Friend, We know you may be feeling overwhelmed with bad news and headlines that make you lose hope. But here’s the good news: for every bad headline, there’s almost always an opportunity to take action and to work towards positive change. We are who we’ve been waiting…

April 02, 2025 WEPOWER Wednesday: Facing the Headwinds, Fueling the Change Friend, This spring, the literal and figurative headwinds we’ve faced in our region and beyond have been strong, unpredictable, and downright dangerous. Yet, even with the strong winds coming from every which direction, we gotta keep going outside and leaning into the work of…

March 19, 2025 WEPOWER Wednesday: St. Louis is Powered by the People Friend, Coming off the energy of 314 Day, we’re reminded that St. Louis is powered by its people—by the dreamers, the doers, and the organizers working to build a more just future. As we move through Women’s History Month, we celebrate the women…

March 5, 2025 WEPOWER Wednesday: Solidarity is the Antidote Friend, As we transition from Black History Month to Women’s History Month, it is a time to celebrate the trailblazing women who have shaped our past and continue to inspire our future. It’s also the season of local elections, Mardi Gras festivities, and most importantly, planting…

February 19, 2025 WEPOWER Wednesday’s Back & Celebrating Black History! Friend, During a moment like this, things can feel so overwhelming that we become paralyzed. With approximately 85% of the region’s childcare funding coming from the federal government, WEPOWER’s 2025 budget relying on a significant amount of federal funds, ICE raids at our doorstep (literally),…