There are many ways you can help improve the communities of East St. Louis and Brooklyn by utilizing various tools of giving.  Charitable tools are great giving options that you can use to impact those passions you care about the most. The Greater East St. Louis Community Fund partners with other nonprofits in East St. Louis and Brooklyn. Our priority is to 501 (C )(3) organizations that serve children and youth to help them transition from childhood to adulthood and up and out of poverty. We also work to help 501 (c )(3) organizations to ensure best practices are impacting the delivery of services to meet the needs of our residents. Since 1992, the Greater East St. Louis Community Fund has assisted students in various fields of study through our commitment to educational advancement. Our focus is to promote post-secondary achievement and to enhance the quality of life for residents of East St. Louis and Brooklyn.