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July Update

July 17, 2020

We cannot thank you enough for your commitment to Peter & Paul Community Services. Your time and talents throughout the years have made us who we are!

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."

After Thieves Stole Guitar Man’s Guitar, His Fans Stepped Up in a Big Way

July 19, 2018

Commuters have grown accustomed to seeing him pound out popular country and rock songs from the 1950 and 1960s.

Shared Love of Chess Helps Build Bridges at St. Louis Homeless Shelter

July 19, 2018

Twice a week, shelter residents gather to play chess with volunteers from the community.

Fast-Paced Futsal Match Fosters Awareness of Homelessness

May 18, 2018

It started as a class on developing leadership skills, but it turned out to be God's hand working to bring people together through the game of soccer while raising awareness of homelessness.