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To plan and establish a culturally competent/responsive and holistic approach through social, cultural, artistic, youth, economic, housing, and educational programs to develop positive and innovative changes within the family system of low income individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, disadvantaged or skill deficient. |
Langston Hughes
James Mercer Langston Hughes, born February 1, 1902, in Joplin, Missouri was an American writer who gained prominence during the Harlem Renaissance and made the African American experience the subject of his writings, which ranged from poetry and plays, to novels and newspaper columns. To kick-off Black History Month, we celebrate the legacy of Langston Hughes. |
Founders of Better Family Life Malik & DeBorah Ahmed
For 38 years, Better Family Life Inc. has proudly classified itself as one of the most influential non-profit organizations in metropolitan St. Louis, committed to enriching the lives of African Americans through a range of efforts including community outreach, housing and asset development, workforce development, cultural arts and youth, family, and clinical services. (Pictured left to right: Interim CEO Darryl Grimes, Founders DeBorah & Malik Ahmed) In 1982, DeBorah Ahmed and her husband, Malik Ahmed, took matters into their own hands, opening the basement of their University City home for weekly discussions about how they could meet the needs of others in their community by giving back. Read the full St. Louis American article here. |
![]() Ndeye Bitaye
Ndeye Bitaye (9-years old) currently lives in St. Louis and is a participant in our 21st Century after-school program in the Normandy School District. Ndeye recently participated in and won the Viewer's Choice Award for the "Our Words, Our Cities" National Poetry Slam and was featured in the film which will be available on Amazon Prime in February 2021. Enjoy the poem above that she recently shared titled "My Black History". Watch her National Debut poem titled "Floating" |
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Better Family Life is helping St. Louis County residents and families impacted financially by the pandemic. We are currently offering housing, utility and technology assistance.
Please feel free to apply for our waiting list (by clicking the button below) and we will reach out to you in the order that you've applied! |
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