In 1954, the Community Council of St. Charles County was created to serve as a clearinghouse for the health and social welfare agencies within St. Charles County. It was a visionary plan for a semi-rural county! As growth changed the needs of the area the Community Council was there to help address the unmet needs of the community.

1950’s Local stakeholders create the Council for the purpose identifying and addressing the needs of a rapidly growing community.

1960’s Established new charitable organizations and recruited other nationally recognized models to serve the county.

1970’s:   Dedicated to developing a nonprofit network and membership organization.

1980’s Focused on gaps in services and other emerging issues facing the citizens of St. Charles.

1990’s Began professionalizing volunteer service to the community.

2000’s Convene agencies serving St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren counties to coordinate services and leverage limited resources.

Today the council continues to serve and support the health and human service agencies. Together with the human service delivery system, the Community Council continues to focus on making St. Charles County a great place to live for all of its citizens.