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Our Story  

St. Louis has a robust LGBTQ+ and allied nonprofit community with many experts and programs available. However, despite this strong presence, there has been a lack of centralized, safe spaces where these resources can be consistently developed, accessed, and utilized. Collaboration STL was born from the idea that centralizing these resources in a welcoming and inclusive environment would be a way to grow and strengthen both our nonprofit and LGBTQ+ community.​ This project seeks to enhance the unity and resilience of the community, ensuring that everyone has access to the programs and support they need to thrive and that organizations and community members have the resources they need to grow.

Collaboration 

Empowerment

Equity 

Inclusivity 

Organizational Values

Our Team

Rick Ruderer

Co-Founder

Sophie Waimon

Outreach

Julia Blanchard

Co-Founder

Seth Kleinberg

Outreach 

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