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Who are the people behind the scenes in the Alton Weed and Seed Strategy? How did it all start?
Neighborhood decay, crime, lack of education and unemployment prompted the City of Alton, Saint Anthony’s Health Center, St. Louis 2004, and the U.S. Department of Justice to sponsor Neighborhood Leaders Training. Forty-two Alton residents attended a 12-week course. Thirty-three graduated – the largest class ever for Coro Midwestern Training Center.
Out of this training came leaders from all backgrounds. Application for Official Recognition was approved by the DOJ and subsequent funding was awarded. A Steering Committee was organized to meet the needs of the community and maximize the chance of the Weed and Seed strategy’s success.
Weed and Seed is a collaborative effort among organizations and individuals that care about, or should care about, the designated neighborhood. This collaboration is reflected in the Steering Committee, which provides a structure for building a commitment to Weed and Seed, identifying areas of greatest community need, coordinating programs and services for local residents, and ensuring everyone involved is working toward the same goals.
The Steering Committee is comprised of representatives from law enforcement, not-for-profit organizations, residents, City of Alton, Saint Anthony’s Health Center, and the Department of Justice.
Current members of the Steering Committee.
The Alton Weed & Seed Strategy Steering Committee is comprised of two sub-committees:
Neighborhood Restoration & Community Policing
Prevention, Intervention & Treatment
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