City of St. Louis Office of Violence Prevention

08/27/2026

"Today, it’s safer in St. Louis than it was in 2019."
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When The White House is able to see the effects of your work, that's when you know you're doing a good job! The City of St. Louis Office of Violence Prevention is proud to know that our work is apart of the positive change happening right here in our home. We are committed to our mission of making a safer St. Louis💪. Thank you, University of Missouri-St. Louis, for recognizing the work of our office!

Violent crime continues to drop in St. Louis, as in most cities across the U.S. Here's who deserves the credit.

08/21/2026

Commissioner Marvin Teer delivered an incredibly moving speech this afternoon at Saint Louis Crisis Nursery as they prepared to canvas the neighborhood and continue their work of helping families in crisis. We are proud of and support the work of St. Louis Crisis Nursery❤️

08/12/2026

This weekend has all the activities from OVP! From teen nights to Kickbacks, we've got your weekend activities booked!

Teen Drop-In Centers / Teen Nights
Ages 12-17 welcome for a night of fun, food and activities. 4 Walls and Beyond is hosting a special crocheting and knitting class. LinkSTL will be open welcoming teens to games, sports, and more!

Meet us from 6-10 PM Friday and Saturday.
- 4 Walls and Beyond: 5403 Wren Ave
- LinkSTL: 3934 N. 20th Street

OVP Kickback
The fun isn't only in the evenings! Saturday from 12 PM - 5 PM, OVP is bringing the food, community resources, game truck, and a back to school give away for residents of St. Louis. Don't miss it! We'll be at 5403 Wren Ave.

08/07/2026

Join us this Friday!

08/06/2026

Our summer fun continues again this Friday (8/7) and Saturday (8/8) for teens in St. Louis City!

Two locations for teens aged 12-17 from 6-10 PM that bring the spaces to hang out, play games, grab a bite, and enjoy the night!

Two Locations:
- 5402 Wren Ave (4 Walls and Beyond)
- 3934 N 20th St (LinkSTL)

Come out and see what it's all about!

07/30/2026

Summer is flying by—it's just one month until Marquette Community Day!

Every summer, Allies of Marquette Park and Dutchtown Main Street welcome hundreds of families to Marquette Park to get free backpacks, school supplies, resources, and more to help them prepare for the new school year! There's also food, music, bounce houses, horseback rides, and lots more—all free!

Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 2nd for the South Side's biggest back-to-school event!
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Special thanks to this year's MCD sponsors: Eagle Mart, Fleet Feet St. Louis, Gene Slay's Girls & Boys Club of Saint Louis, Lutheran Development Group, St. Joseph Housing Initiative, St. Louis Community College, and Steve Butz for State Senate.

Interested in supporting MCD this year? Email [email protected] for details!

07/28/2026

Teen Night continues this Friday (7/31) and Saturday (8/1) at 4 Walls and Beyond and LinkSTL! Drop-in for a night of fun, friendship, and food!

Both nights teens ages 12-17 are welcomed from 6 PM - 7 PM at two locations:

- 5402 Wren Ave, 63120 (4 Walls)
- 3934 N. 20th St., 63107

07/27/2026

07/27/2026

Youth: It's time to apply!

Community, Funders, Companies, Organizations, Individuals: It's time to commission artwork!

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07/27/2026

Less than a month away from Tech Summer Camp hosted by JustUsed Tech. This one day tech camp is design for youth 15+ and Adults! Please register at tdunn.org/classes