Saint Louis In Tune

Lizzie Harrison knows firsthand about domestic violence. She now assists others who struggle in the grip of this abuse. Important information in a time when stress and life is taking a toll.

https://harrisonsreferralservices.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Harrisons-Referral-Services-for-Women-19300750425/

When we think about diseases like cancer or heart disease, we don’t wait years to treat them. We start before Stage 4—we begin with prevention, identify symptoms, and develop a plan of action to reverse and hopefully stop the progression of the disease. So why don’t we do the same for individuals who are dealing with potentially serious mental illness? Much of our work is guided by the Before Stage 4 (B4Stage4) philosophy – that mental health conditions should be treated long before they reach the most critical points in the disease process. Learn more in this interview from Suzanne King and Connie Fischer from Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri.

https://www.mha-em.org/

The Crime Victim Center gives victims a voice and helps them move from crisis to resiliency. Marti Kelly, executive director of the Crime Victim Center discusses the work of the center and how they are able to assist victims of traumatic events of crime.

https://www.supportvictims.org/

https://www.facebook.com/supportvictims.org

These musicians have a great deal in common. They were selected to be a part of one of America's finest high school bands assembled each year to perform at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Rose Bowl Parade. Listen to former members who have reunited in the All-American Alumni Band to discuss an upcoming concert and future plans.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/36314097101/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/144852930003/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/384494479035603/

Natalie Wexler's book provides background of how skill-based reading instruction has widened the knowledge gap in our schools and provides insight into what a knowledge building curriculum can do to strengthen reading and writing for all students especially those from less-educated families. A must read for all educators.

https://nataliewexler.com/

Domestic violence knows no boundary. It occurs to individuals in all walks of life. Sylvia Jackson, executive director of the Women's Safe House in St. Louis gives us an update on their work and how abuse has been rising due to the stay-at-home orders.

https://twsh.org/

https://www.facebook.com/TheWomensSafeHouse/

John W. Brown is truly a renaissance man. He is a television news anchor in St. Louis (Fox2), author of several books on Missouri and Orlando Florida, avid runner, inventor of Bib Magnets, talk show host on radio, and public speaker. He discusses his latest book, Missouri: An Illustrated Timeline, 200 Years of Heroes and Rogues, Heartbreak and Triumph.

https://missourilegends.com/

What should you do at your home, work, or other places to keep yourself safe? Former police officer Jenn Jackson describes some simple yet effective things to help each of us keep safe.

https://childhood101.com/35-ways-to-keep-your-home-safe/

Chris Clark describes the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase which is still accepting submissions. Programs range from full-length fiction features and documentaries to multi-film compilations of fiction and documentary shorts. In addition, programs with feature-length films include post-screening Q&As with filmmakers. Chris also talks about how Cinema St. Louis and all of their events have been impacted during the Covid-19 pandemic.

https://www.cinemastlouis.org/st-louis-filmmakers-showcase

https://www.cinemastlouis.org/

Lt. Colonel Dan Jennings, divisional commander at the Salvation Army describes the efforts of the Salvation Army to holistically meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of those less fortunate. Learn how they are helping in the Covid-19 pandemic. Hope is greater than fear . . .Kindness is greater than despair . . .Generosity is greater than uncertainty.

http://www.salarmymidland.org/

https://www.facebook.com/SalArmySTL/