Meet the Recipients
Summer 2025
BALSA Grant Recipients
Ronda Meriweather
Transport-U
Providing private-pay non-emergency medical transportation throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan area
Cynn Marie Anderson
Cynn Marie LLC
Empowering underserved St.Louis youth and young adults through dance education, workshops, and mentorship opportunities
Tepra Wells
Tepra Marketing Co.
A marketing agency that works with your brand to increase its social media presence and impact
Bridgette Childress
RN Legal Nurse Consultant
Supporting attorneys by translating medical records into clear, expert summaries to strengthen personal injury and malpractice cases
Harriet Walker
Harriet's House of Soul
Catering weddings and parties that makes every customer feel like family
Ja'net Renee Morgan
Graze in Grace Charcuterie LLC
A luxe mobile charcuterie cart that transforms celebrations with gourmet grazing experiences
Cassandra Grant
Emerald Quinn Childcare Center
A faith-based childcare center providing compassionate, personalized care for newborn–12
Casandra McCottrell
Channel Design LLC
A boutique coaching studio helping beginners launch and grow on YouTube and beyond
Alexis Mooney
The Clean Queen Services, LLC
A residential cleaning company dedicated to supporting new, expectant, and postpartum mothers
Sydney Brown
The Gentle Method
A faith-rooted wellness brand offering affirmation kits, essential oils, sprays, and skincare
Follow-on Grant Recipient
Kneeshe R. Parkinson
R.I.S.E. IMPACT
BALSA Grant Summer 2022 Recipient
RISE stands for “Rejuvinate Influence Self Elevation on Impact”
