St. Johns Center for Opportunity

Our mission is equitable economic development rooted in place. What does that mean?

• We are deeply rooted in the St. Johns and Cathedral Park neighborhood
• We serve all members of this community
• We center equity in all of our programs
• We highlight and uplift our community members who identify as people of color, refugees and immigrants, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and/or low-income individuals
• We create and connect residents with opportunities for economic stabilization and prosperity
• We own & operate St. Johns Farmers Market and its three Food Access Programs
• We host paid youth interns, giving them valuable workforce development experience and real workplace skills
• We award grants to small businesses for permanent capital improvements