My Nonprofit Reviews

I am currently serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA with DeSales Community Development. I sought out a community development corporation with the hope of learning more about affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization. I chose DeSales because of their long time commitment (over 40 years!) to Fox Park and Tower Grove East and because their staff was very welcoming. DeSales has supported my interests and work style during my time volunteering and they have taken their time to assist with what I need and advise me in my tasks. The staff members are obviously dedicated to DeSales' mission and personally care about the community. They take the time to engage with residents sincerely and pursue projects that fit with the community's needs and wants. In my own role coordinating DeSales' youth programs, I have seen first hand how children and families have benefited from the low-cost activities in the local park. Overall, DeSales has been a positive experience and I encourage anyone who is interested in community development to learn more about this organization.