Bus Tour Of Jeff-Vander-Lou

Community Sightseeing Tour of the Jeff-Vander-Lou (JVL) Neighborhood of North City, St. Louis 

Co-Sponosred by Women's Voices Raised For Social Justice and The Ashrei Foundation.

Saturday, April 5, 2025, 10 am – 12 noon
Maximum attendees - 15
Suggested donation $25 per person ($20 Seniors 65+) to support the work of Tillies Corner. 

Pay in person day of tour, or pre-pay online at Tillies Corner via the yelllow donate button, or mail a check to Tillie’s Corner at the address provided on the website.  Payments are tax deductible.

Join Women’s Voices members and supporters for a guided bus tour of the Jeff-Vander-Lou (JVL) neighborhood of St. Louis, sponsored by Women’s Voices and led by the JVL Neighborhood Association.  JVL has a proud history and inspiring accomplishments in preservation of their historic neighborhood.

This north side section of the City of St. Louis, Missouri, often called “JVL,” was one of the first areas where African Americans were allowed to own real estate.  However, in the second half of the 20^th century, housing conditions declined.  Housing activist and community developer, Mr. Macler C. Shepard (1917-2005) and the members of the JVL organization worked courageously for years to develop quality, affordable housing and make living conditions better for homeowner and renters. Today, the JVL (Whole New Area II) Neighborhood Development Association is dedicated to preserving the legacy of JVL.  Their mission is redefining the neighborhood by empowering families, schools and businesses to  become a thriving community.

Please join us to learn about historic JVL and celebrate their accomplishments.

We will meet at 9:45 am at Thessalonian MB Church, 1523 Webster Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63106

If you would like to carpool from Webster Hills Methodist Church, contact Liz Sondhaus at: sond16@gmail.com. The carpool will leave at 9:15 am. If you prefer to drive yourself, we will meet at 9:45 am at Thessalonian MB Church. 

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After completing your online registration you will be redirected to the Women's Voices website. Confirmation of your online registration will be sent to the registered email address.