We are grateful for...

Submitted by Diane on Wed, 11/24/2010 - 20:22

...the Fischer-Bauer-Knirps Foundation which has gifted us with $1,000.
...Brigid Mattingly who has gifted us with $5,000 that is being matched by her company, Wells-Fargo Bank.
...Mr. Jim Dougherty of Ee-Jay Motor Transport in E. St., Louis who gave us 13 Butterball turkey gift certificates.
...the Annunciata St. Vincent DePaul conference who delivered 15 plump turkeys for Center families.
...E. St. Louis AmeriCorps who updated our DeShields-Robinson computer lab with 10 new wireless Dell machines that have Windows 7! The other Centers are next in line.
...the McMullens from Texas who provided us with a generous donation for hats and gloves.
...71 Center children on the Honor Roll with GPA's of 3.0 or higher!
...a wonderful, caring, dedicated staff and very precious children!

About the Griffin Center

Griffin Center, an agency of Catholic Urban Programs, was founded in 1986. The parent agency has been in existence since 1971, serving the needs of the very poor, homeless, and indigent aged of the metro East St. Louis region.

Recent Photos

Living, Loving & Learning 2010

We provide...

After school social recreation
After school tutoring and homework assistance
Summer day camps
Violence prevention training
Advocacy for individual children and families in the school system, public aid system, specialized housing, social and health systems.

How can I help?

To find out how you can volunteer or support the Griffin Center, check out our volunteer page or call us at (618) 874-0637.

P.O. Box 2185 E. Saint Louis, IL 62202
(618) 874-0637
director@griffincenter-esl.org