Guardian Angel Settlement Association
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{{Infobox organization
| name = Guardian Angel Settlement Association
| logo =
Guardian Angel Settlement Association.png|Guardian Angel Settlement Association Logo
| type = 501c3
| founded_date = 1859
| founder = Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul
| location = St. Louis, Missouri
| origins =
| key_people = Reona Wise, President & CEO and Matt LeDuc, Chief Impact Officer
| area_served = [http://www.city-data.com/zips/63104.html 63104], [http://www.city-data.com/zips/63118.html 63118]
| services = Self-Sufficiency Counseling, Client-Choice Food Pantry, Rental & Utility Assistance, Prescription & Co-Pay Assistance, Child Development Center, Thrift Store/Clothing Bank
| focus = Breaking the cycle of poverty in the City of St. Louis
| method = Emergency Assistance, Early Childhood Education, Case Management
| revenue = $2.4M
| endowment = Sr. Annalee Faherty, D.C. Service Endowment
| num_volunteers = 100
| num_employees = 50
| num_members = Board of Directors
| subsib =
| owner =
| homepage = [https://gasastl.org/ www.gasastl.org]
| dissolved =
| footnotes =
}}
The Guardian Angel Settlement Association is a non-sectarian, non-profit 501c3 in St. Louis, Missouri, dedicated to empowering the disadvantaged through an array of programs which include family services, a food pantry, senior citizen support, and developmental childcare. Its mission is "to serve those living in poverty by helping them improve the quality of their lives and become economically independent.".
The agency serves over 3,800 children, families and senior citizens each year through emergency services at its Hosea House location and with licensed, accredited child care at its Child Development Center.
History
Founded in 1859 by the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, as an orphanage for young girls Guardian Angel Settlement Association is one of the longest-enduring charitable organizations in the St. Louis area.
In 1911, Guardian Angel Settlement Association became the first settlement house established by the Catholic Church.
In the 1910s Daisy E. Nirdlinger conducted business women's literary class.{{cite book|last1=Johnson|first1=Anne|title=Notable women of St. Louis, 1914|date=1914|publisher=St. Louis, Woodward|page=[https://archive.org/details/notablewomenofst00john/page/169 169]|url=https://archive.org/details/notablewomenofst00john}}{{PD-notice}}
In 1933, Guardian Angel Settlement Association became a member of United Charities, the forerunner of the United Way of Greater Saint Louis. It is now recognized as a charter member of the United Way and is one of its oldest member agencies.
In 1963, To make way for a new City park, the agency moves to the Darst-Webbe public housing project on Saint Louis’ Near South Side.
In 2001, Takes over the operations and management of Hosea House, a 25-year-old social agency.
In 2009, Agency celebrated 150th anniversary of serving the poor in St. Louis, August 31, 2009 with opening of new child development center.
In 2013, Guardian Angel Settlement Association established the Sr. Annalee Faherty, D.C. Service Endowment, the agency's first permanent fund.
References
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External links
- https://www.gasastl.org/
- [http://www.bbb.org/stlouis/business-reviews/charity-local/guardian-angel-settlement-association-in-saint-louis-mo-110098198 Better Business Review of Guardian Angel Settlement Association]
- [http://www.guidestar.org/organizations/43-0652636/guardian-angel-settlement-association.aspx Guardian Angel Settlement Association GuideStar Profile]
- [http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=8811#.UhI8ydLVDiQ Guardian Angel Settlement Association Charity Navigator Profile]
- [https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org498052.jsp Guardian Angel Settlement Association VolunteerMatch Profile]
- [http://www.linkedin.com/company/2837210?trk=tyah Guardian Angel Settlement Association LinkedIn]
- [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Guardian-Angel-Settlement-Association/286982961879?ref=hl Guardian Angel Settlement Association Facebook]
- [http://stlsettlementhouses.org/ Greater St. Louis Federation of Settlement Houses and Neighborhood Centers]
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvkknTwAlAE Sr. Annalee Faherty, D.C. Service Endowment Established to Support Guardian Angel Settlement Association]
- [http://www.stlamerican.com/business/local_business/article_bd40704c-f7e9-11df-a844-001cc4c002e0.html Guardian Angel Settlement Association Received Support from Ameren Missouri]
- [http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2009/04/20/story9.html GASA opening $4 million center]
- [http://stlouisreview.com/article/2009-10-15/guardian-angel Guardian Angel Settlement marks 150 years with new child center]
- [http://interact.stltoday.com/pr/non-profits/PR050213095412797 Charity Auction Raises Over $208K to Support Emergency Services and New Endowment]
- [http://www.stlamerican.com/news/political_eye/image_fed0bad2-bda1-11e2-8de2-001a4bcf887a.html Tishaura Jones, City of St. Louis Treasurer Supports Guardian Angel Settlement Association]
- [http://stlouisreview.com/article/2014-08-06/real-life-angel Real-life 'angel' brings spirit of charity to agency's efforts]
Category:Organizations based in St. Louis