St. Louis Office of Financial Empowerment

08/31/2026

Gateway ID Community Partner Spotlight!

We’re proud to showcase two of our Gateway ID Community Partners: Steve’s Hot Dogs and Midwest BankCentre!

These partnerships help make the Gateway ID more valuable for residents by connecting them with local businesses and financial institutions while supporting a stronger, more connected St. Louis community.

Steve’s Hot Dogs
3145 S. Grand Blvd.
Gateway ID holders receive 10% off their dine-in bill!

Midwest BankCentre
Locations throughout St. Louis
Have a Gateway ID? You can use it to open a new account at Midwest BankCentre.

The Gateway ID is a free municipal ID card available to all City of St. Louis residents.

Have questions about getting your Gateway ID? Visit our website or stop by City Hall, Room 220, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Get your Gateway ID and take advantage of the benefits offered by our growing network of community partners!

08/28/2026

❤️ Thank You for Making Financial First Aid a Success!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Financial First Aid Expo! We’re grateful to all of our amazing community partners and participants who came together to provide valuable resources and information to our community.

Special thank you to our guest speaker, Alicia Lewis, for an engaging and informative presentation!

And to our incredible partner, CEMA City of St. Louis EM we couldn’t have done this without you! Thank you for helping us bring this important event to life.

Also, Gateway ID gave out 11 ID cards yesterday!

Together, we’re helping St. Louis residents be prepared for those unexpected “just in case” moments.

08/27/2026

Today is the DAY!

Thank you to KMOV for featuring our Financial First Aid Expo partner, Kristen Capps-Jones of CEMA! City of St. Louis EM

Join the Office of Financial Empowerment and CEMA TODAY, Thursday, Aug. 27, from 5:30–8 p.m. at Delmar DivINe, 5501 Delmar Blvd., conveniently located near Bus Line #97.

Be prepared for those “just in case” moments! Learn how to protect important documents, build a savings strategy and connect with resources that can help you and your family prepare for the unexpected. https://www.firstalert4.com/video/2026/08/27/financial-first-aid-event-help-prepare-people-costs-unexpected-life-events/

Free and open to the public! Refreshments and language interpreters will be available.

We hope to see you there!

Financial First Aid event to help prepare people for the costs of unexpected life events

08/26/2026

🚨 ONE DAY AWAY!

Join CEMA and the Office of Financial Empowerment, tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 27, from 5:30–8 p.m. for the Financial First Aid Expo at Delmar DivINe, 5501 Delmar Blvd. City of St. Louis EM

Learn how to protect important documents in an emergency
Develop a savings strategy
Connect with valuable community resources

This event is **FREE and open to the public!** Refreshments will be served, and language interpreters will be on site.

There is still time to register, scan the QR code below or click the link. We can’t wait to see you there!

08/24/2026

Happy First Day of School, St. Louis!

It’s the first day of school for most St. Louis City students! We’re wishing all students a safe, successful, and amazing school year.

Reach for your goals.
Ask for help when you need it.
Believe in yourself and be amazing!

Here’s to a great year of learning, growing, and achieving! You’ve got this!
ParkLouie
St. Louis Treasurer

08/21/2026

Welcome to OFE! Everyone please welcome our new Financial Wellbeing Coach, Kwayera (Pronounced KWAI era) Burrows to the team!

A St. Louis native, Kwayera provides FREE 1-on-1 financial coaching for City residents and employees, leads financial education workshops, and connects residents with resources to build stronger financial futures.

Education: Kwayera earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Education and Society from the University of Southern California.

Fun Fact: Kwayera enjoys growing produce in a community garden, practicing yoga and strength training, and spending time outdoors with her family.

Ready to level up your money management? Request free financial coaching: bit.ly/OFE-financial-coaching

08/20/2026

Time to Get Prepared!

CEMA and the Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) are here to help! City of St. Louis EM

Join us for the Financial First Aid Expo and connect with FREE resources and support to help you navigate financial challenges and prepare for the unexpected. Facing eviction? Still trying to get back on your feet after the May 2025 tornado? You’re not alone., we are here to HELP!

Thursday, August 27, 2026
5:30–8:00 PM
5501 Delmar Blvd.
Accessible by bus routes
FREE & open to the public
Refreshments available

Come get the help, resources and information you need. It’s time to get prepared!

City of St. Louis Government St. Louis Treasurer

08/15/2026

Happening NOW! Financial First Aid at Rung for Women 10 am - 1pm. City of St. Louis Government

08/13/2026

DISASTERS ARE UNEXPECTED: BE PREPARED!

This Saturday, August 15, join the Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) and City Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) City of St. Louis Government for our first Financial First Aid Expo!

Saturday, August 15, 2026
10 AM–1 PM
Rung for Women, 2717 Sidney ST, ST. Louis, Mo 63104

This FREE event is open to the public and will include refreshments and language interpreters for those who need them.

Come learn how to protect your finances, access resources, and prepare for the unexpected. Join us Saturday and take the first step toward financial preparedness! You can still register: Scan the QR Code below.

08/06/2026

🚨 Be Prepared for Any Financial Emergency! 💰📋

The Office of Financial Empowerment and the City Emergency Management Agency invite you to attend one of our FREE Financial First Aid Expos, featuring keynote speaker Alicia Lewis, Associate Wealth Advisor at Focus Partners Wealth.

📅 Saturday, August 15
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Rung for Women
2717 Sidney St., St. Louis, MO

OR (You can attend both)

📅 Thursday, August 27
🕠 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Delmar DivINe
5535 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO

Life is unpredictable, but your finances don't have to be. Learn practical strategies to prepare for financial emergencies, connect with local resources, and hear from industry experts.

✅ Free and open to the public
🍽️ Refreshments will be served
🌍 Language interpreters available upon request

Come build your financial resilience and create your Financial First Aid plan before an emergency happens.