ESLARP highlighted in Imagining America's fall newsletter

Our own Abby Harmon (graduate assistant) and Vicki Eddings (staff) were interviewed in Imagining America's fall newsletter. Check out pages 5-6!

Eagle's Nest continues preparations for opening shelter

Eagle's Nest's, a longtime community partner of ESLARP, has had some set-backs that have delayed the opening of the much needed veteran's shelter, but they have been able to continue moving forward. This article interviews Martha Watts (Eagle's Nest president) and Don Johnson (ESLARP alum).

Im Memory of Wyvetter of Younge

ESLARP mourns the passing of Illinois State Representative Wyvetter H. Younge on December 26th, 2008. It was her challenge to the University of Illinois to get involved in East St. Louis that prompted the creation of ESLARP, over twenty years ago. Her dedication and passion for the people of East St. Louis will be remembered for years to come.

See the Belleville News Article.