MEOC (Metro East Organizing Coalition) is a grassroots, faith-based community transformation initiative dedicated to fostering both personal and collective growth throughout the Metro East Illinois area and  St. Louis, MO.

Our mission is to end gun violence and mass incarceration while advancing a movement for racial and economic dignity. By mobilizing communities of faith, we build power to drive lasting change rooted in justice, healing, and opportunity.

 

MEOC is committed to implementing evidence-based strategies informed by public health principles—including group violence intervention, hospital-linked violence prevention, and community-based support. Through these efforts, we are developing a Community Help Center that will serve as a trusted, welcoming space where residents can connect with resources, relationships, and hope.

We believe that the social bonds formed within our help centers strengthen entire neighborhoods—cultivating safety, inclusion, and civic pride. By promoting volunteerism, engagement, and after-school programming, we strive to create environments where youth are empowered, communities are connected, and futures are transformed.