Parkside Area Christian Church

01/16/2026

🎉❄️ It’s a Winter Onesieland! ❄️🎉
Our East St. Louis Senior High School National Honor Society has been busy collecting gently used toddler and baby items to support families in need! 👶💙

From shoes and clothes to car seats, high chairs, and bassinets, we’ve got it all — and it’s FREE to the public!

🗓 When: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:30–3:00 PM
📍 Where: East St. Louis Senior High School Library

Come grab what you need or share with someone who could use a little winter cheer! ❄️🎁

12/29/2025

Here is a list of locations that serve as Warming Centers within our region. Take note of the days and times they are open. Please stay warm and safe!

12/25/2025

Season's Greetings!!!

12/21/2025

George McClellan, candidate for State Representative for the 114th District, has partnered with me to host a Turkey giveaway event on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, commencing at 10am in the parking lot of East St. Louis Senior High School, located at 4901 State Street. This event will operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

12/21/2025

💬 Need someone to talk to? 💙

Students can access FREE online therapy through Hazel Health during winter break. Just talk with your school counselor or social worker to sign up — $0 online therapy visits are available for all students.

🕘 Holiday Hours:
Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (scheduled sessions)

📅 Closed: 12/24, 12/25, and 1/1

Support is available—because your well-being matters. You’re not alone. 🤍

12/12/2025

Let us Pay for a couple loads of your Laundry‼️

It’s our Community Laundry Day.

Come bring your Laundry and enjoy some Food while you wait.

THURSDAY
**December 11th, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM**

2 LOCATIONS
- Best Wash Location I: 3604 N Belt W, Belleville, IL 62226

- Best Wash Location II: 6323 W Main, Belleville, IL 62223

1st come, 1st serve — 2 Regular Size Loads per Household

12/12/2025

Community Food Drive – Friday, December 12

The City of East Saint Louis, in partnership with Sysco and Metro Hope, is hosting a Community Food Drive on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM (while supplies last) at:

📍 301 Riverpark Drive, East St. Louis, IL

Details:
• 🧺 One box per household
• 🏡 Must be a resident of East Saint Louis
• 🧾 Bring a utility bill or ID to verify residency at pick up

Please share this post so we can reach as many families as possible.

— Mayor Charles Powell, III

11/07/2025