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June Update

June 4, 2020

We cannot thank you enough for your commitment to Peter & Paul Community Services. We are grateful for the patience you've given us as we navigate through these uncertain times.

COVID-19 Update from the CEO

March 30, 2020

Amid the concerns of COVID-19, Peter & Paul Community Services is continuing to make the health and safety of our residents, staff, and community our top priority.

‘Put the pieces back together’; St. Louis homeless clean the streets to get back on their feet

June 6, 2019

“I thought I was going to be teaching people to play,” says Ed Rataj, a former lawyer and the founder of the chess program at Peter & Paul Community Services’ shelter. “I never beat Eduardo. Never once."

The people in these St. Louis emergency shelters might be some of the city’s strongest chess players

June 6, 2019

“I thought I was going to be teaching people to play,” says Ed Rataj, a former lawyer and the founder of the chess program at Peter & Paul Community Services’ shelter. “I never beat Eduardo. Never once."