Contact Information
The Isaiah 61 Initiative is a project of Sun Ministries, Inc. 1515 Newhouse Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63107 is a registered 501(c)3 Not for Profit corporation.
Executive Director - Dr. Terry Goodwin Cell 636-544-2151
Current projects
As we enter 2011 we have several ongoing projects that have our attention. As you explore these different opportunities consider how you or a group you know, can get involved. Together we can make all of St. Louis a better place to live.
This project helps to preserve the historic buildings in the neighborhood as we work with groups to provide plywood, paint, decorate and board up vacant city owned property that the city has no budget to preserve. Keeping the weather out of these buildings is essential to preserving them until such a time as they can be restored.
We have taken on a task that is way beyond our means. This old 700-seat theater sits on the edge of the main park in the area. It has been vacant for decades. We are working with Alderman Freeman Bosley Sr. to begin stabilizing the building and organize a restoration effort. We stepped out in faith to take on the task and in a few short months we have had several groups participate in the project.
Last year we did a free baseball league for the kids of the neighborhood. Restoring the ball field at Windsor Park was part of that project. This year we will once again play ball. Last summer we offered free Tae Kwon Do for the neighborhood. Through sports, kids of all ages and economic standing will have the chance to be challenged both personally and as a part of a team.
This year we will take on the project of Urban Gardening. The City of St. Louis allows residents to lease vacant property for the purpose of gardening. The lease is $1.00 per year. We will begin to train people to garden and provide assistance in getting started. The produce will provide nutritious food for the families. We are also working to revive 3 community gardens in the neighborhood
There are a variety of ways we serve the community at large. Sometimes it can be as simple as picking up the trash.