Circle of Light Associates

Circle of Light Associates (COLA) is a nonprofit organization located in the Baden community of St. Louis, Missouri, founded in 1991 by Reverend Jeff Johnson Jr. and concerned community members to strengthen neighborhoods and improve quality of life. COLA provides comprehensive services including child and adult care, education, job readiness training, transitional housing, food assistance through its Grass Roots Food Pantry, and social awareness programs to serve less fortunate families throughout the St. Louis area. With over 25 years of dedicated service and thousands of families served through volunteer efforts, the organization continues to combat hunger and advocate for the underrepresented members of the community.