A Model Built for Real-World Impact
For more than 25 years, Connections to Success has been helping individuals move from instability to independence. And in 2001,
From Surviving to Thriving: A Proven Pathway to Success
Kayla* wasn’t looking for a program – she was trying to hold her life together. Raising a teenage daughter without
Connections to Success Announces New Board Leadership and Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Directors
Connections to Success, a non-profit organization serving individuals and families across St. Louis, Columbia, and Kansas City, has announced new
Press Releases/News
Connections to Success Announces 2026 Tribute to Success – St. Louis With Keynote Speaker, Tamara Keefe, Founder and CEO of Clementine’s Ice Cream
St. Louis, MO – Connections to Success, a non-profit with locations in St. Louis, St. Charles, Columbia, and Kansas City, will feature Clementine’s Ice
Connections to Success Holds Missouri’s First-Ever Father-Daughter Dance Inside a Correctional Facility, Bringing Families Together for a Night of Connection
On Saturday evening, something powerful happened in St. Joseph, Missouri. Connections to Success hosted Missouri’s first-ever Father-Daughter Dance inside a
Press Releases/News
Connections to Success Announces 2026 Tribute to Success Event in Kansas City
Kansas City, MO – Connections to Success will host its annual Tribute to Success luncheon at The Gallery on February
Connections to Success Named a Top Workplace for Women in the New “Women in the Workplace” Report
Connections to Success, a non-profit organization with locations in St. Louis, St. Charles, Columbia, and Kansas City, has been recognized
Connections to Success Selected as Inaugural Cohort Grantee by Upward Momentum’s Bridging Divides
Connections to Success, a non-profit organization with locations in Columbia, Kansas City, St. Louis, and St. Charles, was selected as
St. Louis Public Radio Spotlights Our Career Readiness Training in Action
St. Louis Public Radio followed several of our participants during a recent personal and professional development training, capturing the powerful
Connections to Success Awarded U.S. Department of Labor Grant Reintegrating Veterans
Connections to Success, a non-profit organization with locations in St. Louis, St. Charles, Columbia, and Kansas City, has been awarded
FOX4 Spotlights Keisha’s Closet and Juneteenth Day of Service in Kansas City
Thank you to FOX4 News Kansas City for sharing the important work being done through our own Keisha’s Closet (Kansas
Connections to Success Chosen as Impact 100 Partner by United Way of Greater Kansas City
Connections to Success, a non-profit organization with locations in Greater Kansas City, St. Louis, St. Charles, and Columbia, was selected
KCTV5 Covers Day of Service and Meditation Room Dedication at Keisha’s Closet
NFL linebacker and Kansas City native, Will Bradley-King, joined a team of volunteers for our third annual Day of Service
Connections to Success Honors Participants and Supporters in Annual “Tribute to Success” Event
Connections to Success, a non-profit organization with locations in St. Louis, St. Charles, and Kansas City, celebrated its 14th annual
News
Connections to Success Names Poonnasa Corn Board President, Madeline Franz as Vice President Elect of its Board of Directors
Connections to Success, a non-profit organization with locations in St. Louis, St. Charles, Columbia, and Kansas City, has announced that
Connections to Success Expands Presence to Columbia, MO With Grand Opening of Newest Office
Connections to Success, a non-profit organization with locations in St. Louis, St. Charles, and Kansas City, has announced the grand
Pathways to Success Program Participant Helps Change MO Job Access Laws
COLUMBIA, MO – In the summer of 2021, the Missouri state law preventing individuals with felony convictions from working jobs
Alumni Stories, Training
Transformation Story: Meet Sal
COLUMBIA, MO – “Hope is a big thing,” said Sal Moreno, a 2021 alum of the Connections to Success (CtS)
Dress for Success Attire Donation Collection Re-Starts Jan. 10, 2022
Beginning December 21, 2021, our offices will be closed, reopening on January 3, 2022. Donation of women’s and men’s professional
Press Releases/News, Team/Staff
The ROC & Connections to Success in Columbia, MO
COLUMBIA, MO — The Connections to Success (CtS) Central Missouri team attended the celebratory grand opening of the new The Reentry
Alumni Stories, Wheels for Success
Tom’s Story
When Tom completed Personal and Professional Development Training with us last year, one of his goals was to obtain his
Volunteer & Intern Stories
Interview ready: Offering virtual suitings during the pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, we took our services online to continue helping people build career skills and gain employment.
Team/Staff
Building Connections Virtually – Meet Marc
Learn about our work as you get to know members of our team! Each team member plays an important part
Alumni Stories
Alumni Cheyenne wins “Pursuit Beyond the Suit” Scholarship
Cheyenne participated in one of our first Personal and Professional Development Trainings in Central Missouri and just started her freshman
Alumni Stories
Alumni Simone pursues her dream career as a soul food chef
Simone connected with our team after a hard period of unsuccessful job searching in early 2019. She had recently been
Generational Impact
Child Support Awareness Month – MO Resources
Last week as part of National Child Support Awareness Month, we talked about the impact child support plays in the
Generational Impact
Child Support Awareness Month – August 2020
At Connections to Success we work alongside families, equipping parents with the career tools and support needed to not only
Volunteer & Intern Stories
Volunteering with purpose and passion – Meet Charlotte
Charlotte Slankard learned about Connections to Success through a neighborhood yard sale. Neighbors shared that they planned to donate remaining
Alumni Stories
Alumni Sean wins business grant through entrepreneurship competition
Sean is a self-starter and entrepreneur who completed Personal and Professional Development Training with us in Kansas City this January.
Wheels for Success
Wheels for Success – Car Donation July 2020
Reliable transportation can open powerful doors for those transitioning out of poverty, especially in areas where strong public transportation is
Community Partners, Reentry
Fostering Economic Development in Lincoln County, MO
A collaborative group of agencies and leaders have been spurring economic opportunity in Lincoln County, MO. New innovative programs have
Team/Staff
Building Empowering Connections – Meet Tandra Parks
Learn about our work as you get to know members of our team! Each team member plays an important part
Reentry, Team/Staff
Supporting Reentry Services – Meet Chelsea Zabski on our Central Missouri team!
Learn about our work as you get to know members of our team! Each team member plays an important part
Team/Staff
Life Transformation Coaching – Meet Aisha Williams on our KC Team!
Learn about our work as you get to know members of our team! Each team member plays an important part
Alumni Stories, Community Partners, Reentry
Pressing toward goals during the COVID-19 crisis
Jerry completed Personal and Professional Development Training with us at the Kansas City Reentry Center in 2019. During the training, he
Press Releases/News
Announcing the Junior Professional Women’s Group – In Memory of Keisha Clay
We will be launching a Junior Professional Women’s Group in Kansas City and St. Louis, Missouri! This effort is organized
Community Partners, Press Releases/News
COVID-19 Relief: Partners and Impact
COVID-19 has brought widespread changes and challenges to the communities where we work. The pandemic sparked a record wave of
Volunteer & Intern Stories
Meet our 2020 summer St. Louis intern, Reagan
Hello! My name is Reagan and I am a summer intern here at Connections to Success in St. Louis. In
Volunteer & Intern Stories
Meet our summer 2020 Kansas City intern, Breauna
Hello there! My name is Breauna and I am a summer intern here with Connections to Success. I will also
Volunteer & Intern Stories
4 Ways to Volunteer – Virtual & Ongoing Opportunities
In response to COVID-19, we’ve shifted a number of our job training and career services online. We’ve also seen an
Training
A framework for responding to hard situations
Event + Response = Outcome If you sit in on one of our Personal and Professional Development Trainings, you’ll
Press Releases/News
COVID-19 Updates
Last updated 12pm, August 3, 2020 Connections to Success Response and Ongoing Services Since mid-March our team has been working
Press Releases/News
AmeriCorps Week 2020
AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs designed to encourage civic engagement while addressing community needs. Around 75,000 people
Events, Press Releases/News
Tribute to Success St. Louis 2020 Honorees
The annual Tribute to Success Luncheon celebrates the achievements of extraordinary individuals and groups who have inspired others through their
Press Releases/News
Three New Members Appointed to Board of Directors
We are thrilled to welcome Elizabeth Lawson; Tyjaun A. Lee, Ph.D.; and Commissioner Sherrill P. Roberts, J.D. to our board
Volunteer & Intern Stories
Meet our Dress for Success Midwest intern – Faith!
Howdy! My name is Faith, and I’m an intern here at Connections to Success. In the fall I will be
Volunteer & Intern Stories
Personal connection to mission inspires local barber to give free cuts
In our Personal and Professional Development Trainings (PPD), we work with many men and women who have recently been released
Volunteer & Intern Stories
Meet our 2019 summer marketing volunteer – Adam!
Hello! My name is Adam, and I am a volunteer marketing intern for Connections to Success. In the fall, I