The Revitalization of Baden Association invites residents and members to get involved in our work! We offer a variety of committees that work toward specific goals, and we are always in need of more volunteers. Check out what interests you most, and reach out to the Committee lead to get involved.

Neighborhood Planning

Committee Focus

This committee is steering the efforts to develop the neighborhood comprehensive plan for the vision of the Baden neighborhood and surrounding communities

Current Project

Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan

Volunteer Opportunities

Join the committee to work towards a better committee. We are creating a new vision for the Baden Neighborhood and surrounding communities. Be apart of the change! 

Committee Lead

Tashara Earl

Contact Info

roba.org@gmail.com 


Fundraising

Committee Focus

This committee researches fundraising opportunities, writes and applies for grants, plans and implements fundraisers in order to financially support ROBA's initiatives, projects, and goals.

Current Project

ROBA Merchandise: Yard Signs, Tee Shirts, and Ball Caps

Volunteer Opportunities

Help the committee research grant opportunities that are applicable to ROBA's mission and goals. Send any relevant grant opportunities to Eddiemae's email for review.

Committee Lead

Tashara Earl

Contact Info

roba.org@gmail.com 

Safety

Committee Focus

This committee works to educate residents on how to solve problems regarding safety and crime in the neighborhood.

Current Project

Safe Solutions for Dealing with Illegal Dumping Near You

Volunteer Opportunities

Drive around the neighborhood to find illegal dumping messes, submit a CSB requests for that location, and send the CSB report number to the Neighborhood Improvement Specialist and the Alderwoman.

Committee Lead

Gloria Gooden

Contact Info

rgdaughter@yahoo.com

Anti-Vacancy

Committee Focus

This committee collaborates with the St. Louis Vacancy Collaborative, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, and community developers/contractors to transform vacant and neglected properties into occupied family homes.

Current Project

Homes on Oriole and Annetta

Volunteer Opportunities

Assist with paperwork, preparing reports for quarterly submission to the courts that update on repairs planned or completed

Committee Lead

Gloria Gooden

Contact Info

rgdaughter@yahoo.com

Economic Development

Committee Focus

This committee is focused on bringing businesses and industry back to the Baden business and industrial corridors.

Current Project

North Broadway Business District

Volunteer Opportunities

Using a provided list of the current property owners of buildings in the North Broadway business district, establish contact with owners via phone or email to determine their intentions with the properties. Send the information to Gloria.

Committee Lead

Gloria Gooden

Contact Info

rgdaughter@yahoo.com

Beautification

Committee Focus

This committee improves the physical landscape of the Baden neighborhood through cleaning up trash, creating neighborhood signs, and planting flowers, trees, and other plants.

Current Project

Cleaning Up and Beautifying North Broadway Business District

Volunteer Opportunities

July 18th @ 7:00 am

Clean Up Blitz @ the Viaduct

(North Broadway & Switzer)

Committee Lead

Tashara Earl

Contact Info

roba.org@gmail.com