Eagles Nest of St Clair County

01/30/2026

The Eagles Nest of St Clair County is excited to introduce J.G. (Jake) Hoftiezer as the Executive Director! Please join us in welcoming him to the team!

01/30/2026

The Eagles Nest of St Clair County is excited to announce that we have received a 2026 United Way allocation as a Safety Net Member! Thank you to the United Way of Greater St. Louis and all of its partners for making this allocation possible!

11/03/2025

In honor of Military Family Month, we extend our sincere appreciation to military families, past and present, for their dedicated service and sacrifices.

We thank you and your families for your commitment and contributions.

11/03/2025

🇺🇸 MILITARY MONDAY | November 3 | 11AM – 2PM 🇺🇸

Soulcial Kitchen Campus | 127 Northbelt East, Swansea, IL

We’re honored to celebrate and serve our incredible Scott Air Force Base teammates — military, civilian, and family members — with FREE hot meals from our food trucks and Currency of Caring (CoC) gourmet meals inside Marco's Express Restaurant.

This special day of gratitude is made possible through the generosity of the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois and Operation Food Search, who will also be providing free food blessing bags filled with love and nourishment.

Because at Soulcial Kitchen, we believe that service deserves to be celebrated, and dignity should always be on the menu. 💙🍴

10/21/2025

On behalf of everyone at The Eagle’s Nest of St. Clair County, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the members of the Looking Glass Prairie Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, for spending a fun and rewarding day with us in East St. Louis.

Your time, generosity, and commitment to supporting our nation’s veterans truly make a difference. We are deeply grateful for your compassion and for helping us continue our mission to empower homeless veterans to achieve stability and independence.

We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

EAST ST. LOUIS – Recently, members of the Looking Glass Prairie Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, spent a fun and rewarding day at The Eagle’s Nest of […]

10/15/2025

🎥 Exciting News!
Our IL-EATS feature video is now live on the University of Illinois Extension website!

We’re proud to share how this program helps transform local ingredients into hearty meals that support the veterans we serve every day. 🍲🇺🇸

A big thank-you to the IL Extension team for highlighting our mission and the positive impact IL-EATS continues to make in our community.

👉 Watch the full video here: From Local Ingredients to Hearty Meals: Supporting Veterans with IL-EATS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IFhTYb95Wg&t=1s

The Joseph Center is a transitional living facility that empowers veterans to achieve self-sufficiency. With support from the IL-EATS program, chefs at The Joseph

10/06/2025

🌿🇺🇸 Community Spotlight! 🇺🇸🌿

A huge thank you to the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, the Scott Air Force Base Spouses Club, the Rotary Club, and all our incredible friends and supporters! 🙏

It is truly amazing to see the time, effort, and heart you’ve poured into supporting the veterans at The Joseph Center. Thanks to your hard work, the new planters will allow our veterans to grow and produce their own fresh produce — and even more importantly, to use gardening as a healthy coping mechanism on their journey toward healing and self-sufficiency. 🌱💪

Your continued support reminds our veterans that they are not alone — their community stands with them every step of the way. ❤️

09/26/2025

🇺🇸 Stand Down & Stand Up for Veterans 🇺🇸

Join us for a day dedicated to supporting and uplifting our veteran community. The Stand Down & Stand Up Event will provide veterans with access to essential services, resources, and connections — all in one place.

✅ Housing & Employment Resources
✅ Health & Wellness Support
✅ Food, Clothing, and Personal Care Items
✅ Community Partnerships and Fellowship

📅 Date: September 27th
📍 Location: 1315 Chestnut St, Saint Louis, MO 63103
🕒 Time: 9am

This is more than an event — it’s a commitment to ensuring no veteran stands alone. Together, we can stand down barriers and stand up for those who have served.

💙 All veterans are welcome. Please spread the word and bring a battle buddy!

09/24/2025

A huge thank you to VFW Post 3480 and its Auxiliary, especially President Vera Beckwith and Commander Valerie Young, for their generous donation of dry goods and personal hygiene items to support the Veterans at the Eagles Nest. 💙🇺🇸

Your kindness and continued support make a lasting impact on our mission to serve those who served us. We are grateful for your partnership!

09/18/2025

💙 Join us in supporting the United Way Campaign Kickoff! 💙

Together, we can make a difference right here in our community. Every dollar donated helps provide housing for families, resources for veterans, support for children and youth, and builds stronger neighborhoods.

✨ How you can help:
✅ Make a one-time donation
✅ Pledge monthly support
✅ Share this post and encourage others to give

07/19/2025

A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful women of the Queen Elizabeth Chapter for your recent donation! 💜 It was truly a pleasure having you visit, and we deeply appreciate your kindness, generosity, and continued support of our veterans. Your thoughtfulness means the world to us here at The Joseph Center. 🇺🇸🙏