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
Tearl27@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
Eddiemae Brown
Contact Info
ebrown3a@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
Larry Freeman, Jr.
Contact Info
larry.freemaninc@gmail.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
Gloria Gooden
Contact Info
rgdaughter@yahoo.com