Every Woman Has the Power to Transform Her Life
Rung for Women offers the resources, space and community for women who are ready to work toward the life they deserve.
Every Woman Has the Power to Transform Her Life
Rung for Women offers the resources, space and community for women who are ready to work toward the life they deserve.
OUR PROGRAM
Rung’s building and program are currently under construction. The building will be complete in summer 2020 and Rung will welcome its first member cohort in early 2021.
WHO WE ARE
Rung empowers women to grow and achieve sustained independence through co-located and coordinated educational, professional, and economic resources. Learn more about our mission, vision and values.
Many Nonprofits Address Basic Needs. Rung is different.
With several organizations operating under one roof, we offer women a one-stop shop for opportunity. Meet our co-designers below:
Many Nonprofits Address Basic Needs. Rung is different.
With several organizations operating under one roof, we offer women a one-stop shop for opportunity. Meet our co-designers below:
WHO IS RUNG FOR?
To be an eligible candidate for Rung, women must have:
- Annual income under $50k
- History of stable employment
- Secure housing
- Have the ability to get to the Rung facility in South St. Louis City on a weekly basis
Interested in becoming a member? Sign-up for our email list to receive the latest news & progress on when Rung will open its doors.
News & Happenings
Starting New Family Traditions With Juneteenth
I am a Black woman. I was raised by educated, woke, Afrocentric parents. I attended a historically Black university. And though I am Black through and through, I have never observed or celebrated Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United...
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Propelling St. Louis Women into High Wage Digital Careers with Co-Designer LaunchCode
When LaunchCode transformed CoderGirl from a growing meetup into a structured, large-scale training-to-job program in 2017, their vision was clear – a world where all women have the opportunity to enter the tech industry without barriers. Since then, around 2,000...
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Pride Month 2020 Amplifies the Financial Challenges LGBT Americans Face
This year COVID-19 -- and its disproportionate impact on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities -- highlights LGBT financial concerns that are often overlooked. During the best of times, LGBT people, especial transgender and gender nonconforming...
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