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St. Louis City Department of Human Services

@DHS_STL

The Department of Human Services coordinates programming & funding through the Office on the Disabled, Homeless Services, & the St. Louis Area Agency on Aging.

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Earlier today, the License Collector's Office of the City of St. Louis and the St. Louis Area Agency on Aging co-hosted the 6th Annual Senior Symposium. With over 300 attendees, the room was full of excitement! 1/3
SLAAA Division Manager Anneliese Stoever and SLAAA Community Programs Manager Jamie Saunders-Anglin stand side-by-side, posing for a photo after giving their keynote speech.

ALT SLAAA Division Manager Anneliese Stoever and SLAAA Community Programs Manager Jamie Saunders-Anglin stand side-by-side, posing for a photo after giving their keynote speech.

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The Honorable License Collector Mavis T. Thompson started the gathering by welcoming all and acknowledging an attendee who is 101 years of age! SLAAA spoke about Nutrition, Transportation, Medicare & Benefits Assistance. 2/3
A large crowd of event attendees sits and listens to speakers. The event was held at the Electrical Workers’ Local 1, AFL-CIO.

ALT A large crowd of event attendees sits and listens to speakers. The event was held at the Electrical Workers’ Local 1, AFL-CIO.

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Vendors spoke about their services, then lunch was served. It was a great day of information, socialization, and fun! 3/3
An event attendee stands up after being introduced by The Honorable License Collector Mavis T. Thompson.

ALT An event attendee stands up after being introduced by The Honorable License Collector Mavis T. Thompson.

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Last week, members of the St. Louis Area Agency on Aging (SLAAA) and our department, the Department of Human Services (DHS), were happy to attend the 2026 Joint Silver-Haired Legislative Meeting at the Southside Wellness Center. 1/4
A crowd sits at tables in the Southside Wellness Center, watching a keynote speaker. The crowd contains members of the Silver-Haired Legislature and local elected officials.

ALT A crowd sits at tables in the Southside Wellness Center, watching a keynote speaker. The crowd contains members of the Silver-Haired Legislature and local elected officials.

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..reserved for assisting older adults, which go toward providing Meals on Wheels and other needed programs. Special thanks to Ms. Ollie Stewart for organizing the event, along with all of the elected leaders, members of Aging Ahead, and Silver-Haired Legislators who attended. 3/4
A keynote speaker speaks before the crowd gathered at Southside Wellness Center.

ALT A keynote speaker speaks before the crowd gathered at Southside Wellness Center.

DHS Director Dr. Adam Pearson stands at a podium and gives a keynote speech.

ALT DHS Director Dr. Adam Pearson stands at a podium and gives a keynote speech.

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To read more about the Silver-Haired Legislature and their proposals, please visit this link: bit.ly/3Wpxu0F. 4/4
From left to right: DHS Director Dr. Adam Pearson, Miss Ollie Stewart of Southside Wellness Center, and SLAAA Division Manager Anneliese Stoever.

ALT From left to right: DHS Director Dr. Adam Pearson, Miss Ollie Stewart of Southside Wellness Center, and SLAAA Division Manager Anneliese Stoever.

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On Friday, the St. Louis Area Agency on Aging (SLAAA) and the rest of the Department of Human Services (DHS) held a going-away party to celebrate Amanda Crabtree. Amanda appears at the head of the table in the photo. 1/3
Amanda sits at the head of the table, as her colleagues sit around her as part of a goodbye party.

ALT Amanda sits at the head of the table, as her colleagues sit around her as part of a goodbye party.

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Amanda gave SLAAA five years of dedicated service, having worked in Information and Assistance. Her responsibilities included organizing events, acting as a liaison for committees, mentoring practicum students, and receiving calls from clients seeking assistance. 2/3
Amanda smiles as her colleagues gather around her to look at photos of her on the wall.

ALT Amanda smiles as her colleagues gather around her to look at photos of her on the wall.

Amanda stands by her colleagues, who are looking at the wall full of photos.

ALT Amanda stands by her colleagues, who are looking at the wall full of photos.

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Colleagues praised her patience, professionalism, kindness, and strong work ethic. It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to her and wish her well in the next chapter of her journey! 3/3
A photo showing a wall full of photos depicting Amanda during her time working at SLAAA.

ALT A photo showing a wall full of photos depicting Amanda during her time working at SLAAA.

Another photo of Amanda's goodbye party, showing the rest of the table and her smiling colleagues

ALT Another photo of Amanda's goodbye party, showing the rest of the table and her smiling colleagues

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Anneliese Stoever, Director of the St. Louis Area Agency on Aging, a division of the Department of Human Services, was 1 of 12 persons from Area Agencies on Aging interviewed by USAging and the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies. 1/2
Anneliese Stoever gives a presentation at a cabinet meeting at City Hall.

ALT Anneliese Stoever gives a presentation at a cabinet meeting at City Hall.

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The discussions focused on how AAAs are meeting the housing needs of older adults, promising practices, and future needs. The interviews are mentioned in USAging’s new AAA Housing Navigation Services brief. Clink this link to read more: usaging.org//Files/Fast-Fact… 2/2
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Our senior services division, St. Louis Area Agency on Aging (SLAAA), has a job opening! Are you excited about Nutrition & looking for a way to serve the community? Apply today for our Nutrition Coordinator position: bit.ly/47Bqq3w 1/2
The image is a picture showing a table full of healthy food, with the text "Nutrition Coordinator Job Opening.

ALT The image is a picture showing a table full of healthy food, with the text "Nutrition Coordinator Job Opening.

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The Nutrition Coordinator expands new food access programs such as the Choice program, monitors nutrition sites, designs menus, engages the community to receive feedback, and much more! 2/2
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Medicaid eligibility requirements are changing for some adults in the Adult Expansion Group (AEG)! Look for an official notice from DSS coming to your mailbox between August and September explaining the changes, including community engagement and 6-month renewals. 1/2
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Looked for the colored envelope. If you have MO HealthNet healthcare coverage through the Adult Expansion Group (AEG) you will get a colored envelope in the mail from the Family Support Division. Please read the information carefully. For more info: dss.mo.gov/hr1. 2/2
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Join us for a Community Town Hall on Homelessness on Thursday, October 15 from 5:30-8:00 pm at Soldiers Memorial. It's free and open to the public, and light food and soft drinks will be served. Sign up: homelessnesstownhallstl.even… @STLCityGov @DHS_STL
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This morning, the Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis passed a resolution “Recognizing and Honoring the Code Blue Winter Response Team.” 1/3
Everyone gathers within the Board of Aldermen Chambers for a group picture showing the resolution document. The crowd contains members of the Department of Human Services, Department of Health, the St. Louis City Continuum of Care, and the Board of Aldermen.

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The resolution extends its “deepest recognition and gratitude” to all those who participated in the Code Blue winter emergency homeless response during the 2025-2026 winter season, providing safety and shelter to the most vulnerable residents of our City and region... 2/3
The picture depicts bed cots in an emergency overnight winter shelter. The cots are empty and ready for use.

ALT The picture depicts bed cots in an emergency overnight winter shelter. The cots are empty and ready for use.

Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier speaks at the podium. Above the stage is a balcony where specters watch the speech below, including members of the Continuum of Care.

ALT Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier speaks at the podium. Above the stage is a balcony where specters watch the speech below, including members of the Continuum of Care.

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... And will continue to do so during the upcoming winter season. Visit this link to read more: facebook.com/profile.php?id=… 3/3
The picture depicts bed cots in an emergency overnight winter shelter. The cots are empty and ready for use.

ALT The picture depicts bed cots in an emergency overnight winter shelter. The cots are empty and ready for use.

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