Lansdowne UP

06/13/2026

Can you believe that all of this can exist just by believing in something greater than yourself? It takes a lot of heart to have a vision and EXECUTE until your dream becomes reality but and our partners have shown us that there’s gold in all of us! Thank you to everyone who has worked tirelessly to make our community a place where purpose can be fulfilled.

06/12/2026

We’re only 6 days away. 🌱

There’s no doubt that the JJK FAN Innovation Center will help change lives and create new opportunities for the youth of East St. Louis.

We believe in the future of this community. We believe in the next generation. Do you?

Join us on June 17th at 10am and see all that is growing here.

06/11/2026

Only 7 days to go. 🌱

As we prepare to open the doors of the JJK FAN Innovation Center, we’re reminded that this vision has always been about people. The dedicated individuals working each day to build, plant, teach, and serve are helping create something much bigger than we could imagine!

06/06/2026

Never underestimate what can happen when a community chooses to grow together.

The JJK FAN Innovation Center represents more than a building. It represents an expanding vision for East St. Louis, where innovation, education, and opportunity are taking root.

Join us on June 17th from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and see firsthand what is possible when vision is matched with purpose. ✨

06/06/2026

05/18/2026

Join us as we celebrate:
Inspiration + Innovation = Impact

Join us on June 17th for the Grand Opening of the JJK FAN Innovation Center from 10AM–12PM, open to the public!

Come see all that’s growing here through food, agriculture, nutrition, and hands-on learning. Take a tour of the center, explore the spaces designed to inspire the next generation, and meet the dedicated people who are helping cultivate a stronger future for the East St. Louis community! ✨

We look forward to welcoming you on June 17th and thank you in advance for your support!

05/04/2026

We work hard, but also have fun together as we fulfill our mission: To transform Lansdowne, East St. Louis, into a thriving neighborhood - one person, one property, at a time.

04/23/2026

And… we have a US OPEN MASTERS NATIONAL CHAMPION! East St. Louis’ Stephen Doty over Aaron Wilson (Champions United - Force of One) TF 10-0 (2:49). Congratulations Stephen. We are so proud of you! Stephen’s wife Sarah, Edwardsville Wrestling Club Head Girls Coach, will be wrestling tomorrow in this same event. Go Sarah!!

02/12/2026

Our workforce development Grow Team is proud to work alongside Researcher Antonio Brazelton. Science does uplift people!

Antonio Brazelton is a plant scientist - collaborating with the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Food, Agriculture and Nutri...