Our History

Rooted in the community, our legacy exists across family generations

1888

In 1888 the Ethical Society is established

In 1909 the Neighborhood House at Nineteenth and O’Fallon Streets was purchased.

Aquired 82 acre Camp Skullbones in Cedar Hills, MO

Agency name changed to the Youth and Family Center

Neighborhood Association is separately incorporated

Agency became a United Way Member

In 1944 the organization relocated to its home of 64 years on Twentieth Street

Aquired and renovated our current facility on Cass Avenue