The Restoring Hope Campaign will raise funds to establish an essential community resource: a spacious, accessible hub for critical programs and services that foster continual self-improvement, vibrant neighborhoods, and equitable opportunity for all.
For more than 100 years, The Urban League of MetropolitanSt. Louis has championed the value of all people. What began in 1918 in response to the East St. Louis race riot has grown into the largest and most successful affiliate of the National Urban League movement. The Urban League is leading the efforts to advocate on behalf of and empower all people, especially African Americans, to achieve economic self-reliance and social equality.

From Head Start education programs for children to senior empowerment services for the elderly, the Urban League advances a holistic approach to meet the needs of our communities in St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and St. Clair County, Illinois.
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The Urban League makes St. Louis stronger by lifting and empowering people. By giving them the tools needed to make tomorrow better, you can help us make tomorrow possible.

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Donor Recognition Opportunities

Rooms/Locations   
Prices
The Urban League Campus.......................... $5,000,000
​First Floor.................................................... $2,000,000
Second Floor............................................... $2,000,000
Third Floor................................................... $2,000,000
Hydroponic Urban Farm............................... $1,000,000
Public Safety Initiative................................. $1,000,000
Save Our Sons Workforce Center................ $1,000,000
Plaza (Adjacent Property)............................ $1,000,000
Main Lobby.................................................. $500,000
Board/Conference Room............................ $250,000
Financial Empowerment Classroom............ $250,000
Housing Empowerment Classroom............. $250,000 
Main Entrance............................................. $250,000
Radio Studio........................................ $250,000
TV Studio............................................. $250,000
Administrative Offices Lobby............... $100,000
Conference Room - large..................... $100,000
Front Desk............................................ $100,000
Energy Assistance Center..................... $500,000
Reception Area..................................... $100,000
Urban Closet........................................ $100,000
Conference Rooms (5) - small............. $75,000
Offices (5) - large................................. $50,000
Podcast Center Studio......................... $50,000
Offices (37) - small............................... $25,000
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​Campaign Cabinet Members

Keith Alper
Chairman/CEO, Nitrous Effect
Cindy Brinkley
Retired Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Operating Officer, Centene Corporation
Emily Burch
Community Development, St. Louis Blues, and Community Advocate
Vanessa Foster Cooksey
President and CEO, Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis
Michael Holmes
Board Member, Founder, Rx Outreach
Kristin Johnson
Chief Human Resources Officer, Edward Jones
Rusty Keeley
CEO, Keeley Companies
Dan Marsh
President and CEO
National Development Council
Tony Thompson
Chief Executive Officer, Kwame Building Group
Pamela Morris-Thornton
Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Panera Bread
Keith Williamson
President, Centene Charitable Foundation

Phase 1

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Floor Plans

Acquisition & Renovation Budget

Building/Land Acquisition................................ $4,000,000
Site Work.............................................................. $150,000
  •     Parking lot and sidewalk improvements
  •     Landscaping and Lighting
Building Exterior Improvements..................... $1,700,000
  •     New Roof
  •     Tuck Pointing 
  •     Windows/Doors
Building System Upgrades.............................. $6,000,000                          
  • Fire Protection System 
  •     Electrical Systems
  •     Plumbing Upgrades
  •     HVAC System Replacement/Upgrade
  •     Elevators (Main and Freight)
Building Interior Improvements................. $1,600,000       
  • New Ceilings
  •     Carpeting/ New Flooring
  •     Painting All Areas  
Soft Costs......................................................... $1,550,000
  •     FFE (Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment)
  •     Hydroponic Farm Equipment
  •     Professional Fees (Design, Legal, & Other Fees)
Building Endowment 
Ongoing Maintenance, Repairs.................. $5,000,000

Total Cost                                                          $20,000,000