The Guardian Angel Settlement Association is a non-sectarian,

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dedicated to empowering the disadvantaged through an array of programs which include family services, a food pantry, senior citizen support, and developmental childcare. Its mission is "to serve those living in poverty by helping them improve the quality of their lives and become economically independent.". The agency serves over 7,000 children, families and senior citizens each year through emergency services at its Hosea House location and with licensed, accredited child care at its Child Development Center.

History

Founded in 1859 by the

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, as an orphanage for young girls Guardian Angel Settlement Association is one of the longest-enduring charitable organizations in the St. Louis area. In 1911, Guardian Angel Settlement Association became the first

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established by the

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. In the 1910s

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conducted business women's literary class. In 1933, Guardian Angel Settlement Association became a member of United Charities, the forerunner of the

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of Greater Saint Louis. It is now recognized as a charter member of the United Way and is one of its oldest member agencies. In 1963, To make way for a new City park, the agency moves to the Darst-Webbe

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project on Saint Louis’ Near South Side. In 2001, Takes over the operations and management of Hosea House, a 25-year-old social agency. In 2009, Agency celebrated 150th

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of serving the poor in

, August 31, 2009 with opening of new child development center. In 2013, Guardian Angel Settlement Association established the Sr. Annalee Faherty, D.C. Service

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, the agency's first permanent fund.

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