Past Events

LaLa Speaks Foundation believes in showing up for our community. Our events are more than gatherings. They are moments of education, healing, and action in the fight against brain aneurysms.

Glow Up Night: A Community Block Party for Awareness and Healing

Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2025 for Glow Up Night, a free community block party in the heart of North St. Louis that blends celebration with purpose. This special evening honors Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month and Suicide Prevention Month while continuing the work of long-term tornado recovery following the May 16 disaster.

The 4900 block of Warwick Avenue will come alive with music, karaoke, raffles, giveaways, food, and community resource tables. Attendees will receive access to brain health education, mental health support, and practical resources to strengthen recovery and resilience.

We invite residents to join us for this vibrant neighborhood gathering, including families, survivors, caregivers, and neighbors ready to connect and uplift one another.

Want to Get Involved?

Glow Up Night is for and by the neighbors of Warwick Avenue. If you’d like to help make the evening special, here are a few ways you can join in:

• Set up a table to share resources, activities, or something uplifting

• Bring snacks or bottled water to contribute to the block

• Volunteer to help with setup or cleanup

• Or simply come out and enjoy the night, your presence means everything

Neighborhood Notification

For everyone’s safety, Warwick Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic between North Euclid Avenue and Kingshighway Boulevard from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Cleanup will continue until 8:30 PM. This event is held under City of St. Louis block party guidelines.

• The event is for residents of the 4900 block of Warwick Avenue and their families

• Access will remain open to all fire hydrants, mailboxes, and utilities

• No amplified sound beyond 150 feet

• No admission fees will be charged

✨ Whether you come to participate or just enjoy the evening, Glow Up Night is about us coming together as neighbors, honoring lives, building resilience, and healing together.

 

 Sign Up to Participate | Call 314-816-0067 with questions 

🎤 Silent Sounds – Loud Impact

This mobile, community-based education initiative brings critical brain health awareness to schools, wellness fairs, and local events through storytelling, symptom education, and interactive experiences like pop-up karaoke. The goal is early detection and prevention in underserved communities most at risk.

Next Event: Shenandoah Elementary School – May 21

Focus: Mental Health Awareness and Brain Aneurysm Education

Pop-Up Feature: Interactive karaoke experience for students, parents, and staff

Bring This Program to Your School or Event

🏛️ SLPL Community Rebuilding Events

Join us on Mondays in July for a series of community rebuilding events providing tornado relief and recovery resources. Hosted in partnership with St. Louis Public Library, Urban League, and other community organizations, these gatherings offer diapers, food, legal aid, crisis counseling, and more.

Event Dates: July 7, 14, 21 & 28 | Time: 4:00–6:00 PM

Location: Divoll Library Parking Lot, 4234 N. Grand Blvd.

Learn More or Volunteer

🧠 Sharing Hope: Tornado Recovery Series

In partnership with NAMI STL, this mental health initiative offers culturally responsive healing spaces for Black adults impacted by the May 16th tornado. Each session includes expert insight, peer dialogue, and practical support.

Dates: Thursdays on July 24, July 31, and August 7

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Location: 4145 Kennerly Ave, St. Louis, MO 63113

Register at NAMI STL

📘 Nonprofit 101: Real Talk Series

Join us for a powerful session of the Unapologetically Impactful Real Talk Series as we dive into nonprofit compensation. Jeremy Farris of Regions Bank will guide you through IRS guidelines, budgeting, and protecting your worth as a founder.

Date: Tuesday, July 22 | Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Virtual – link provided after registration

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🎒 Back to School Giveaway

Every August, we provide school supplies, hygiene kits, and educational materials on brain aneurysm prevention. It’s where advocacy meets action, and where students walk into school with the tools and confidence they need.

Next Event: August 23, 2025

Highlight: 250 students supported in 2024 with supplies and awareness resources

🧥 Keeping STL Kids Cozy

Our seasonal coat drive offers more than warmth. It provides safety, dignity, and brain health education for children who often face harsh winters without protection. Every item distributed is paired with life-saving awareness materials.

Seasonal Campaign: November to December

Goal: 500 coats and care kits distributed

📅 Stay Involved

Don’t miss a chance to connect with our community, support survivors, or learn something that could save a life. We update this page as new events are confirmed.

Want to bring one of our programs to your school, workplace, or community?

🧠 Unapologetically Impactful: Nonprofit 101 – Real Talk Series

Session 2: Paying Yourself as a Founder
📅 Thursday, July 17, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CST
📍 Virtual Event (link provided upon RSVP)
🎤 Guest Speaker: Jeremy Farris, Sr. Small Business Relationship Banker, Regions Bank
🎙 Hosted by Jazzie Ford and Carri Griffin

Learn how to pay yourself as a nonprofit founder while staying compliant, protecting your worth, and leading with equity. This session will break down IRS rules, budget strategies, and common pitfalls to avoid.

👉 Reserve your spot on Eventbrite

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🏛️ Townhall Meeting: Disaster Relief and Recovery Funds

📅 June 26, 2025
🕓 6:00 p.m.
📍 Child and Family Empowerment Center, 4145 St. Louis, MO 63113

For more information please contact Melissa Garcia 314-934-9901

🗣️ No RSVP required, just show up and be part of the conversation.