Number 323 April 25, 2025 St. Louis
Give STL Day 2025! Support Justine PETERSEN on May 8th!
Justine PETERSEN is excited to participate in Give STL Day on May 8, 2025. Give STL Day, powered by the St. Louis Community Foundation, is a remarkable opportunity to unite in generosity and make a tangible difference in our region. Since its inception in 2014, Give STL Day has raised over $30 million for more than 1,000 regional nonprofits, and this year, we aim to contribute to its success and empower our community!
Celebrating Coalition and Collaboration: A Big Recognition at the Community Builders Network Event
The spirit of unity and transformation was vibrant at the Community Builders Network event, and Justine PETERSEN was honored to be a part of it.
We are thrilled to celebrate our colleague, Christina Haffer from Sanctuary In the Ordinary, and our co-chair, Johnathan Belcher from St. Patrick’s Center, who received the Coalition and Collaboration Award for their work with St. Louis Metro Housing Collective. This recognition is well-deserved. The award honors individuals who go above and beyond to build bridges across divides, demonstrate compassion, and foster genuine collaboration that uplifts the entire St. Louis region.
Christina truly embodies the essence of this award; she creates meaningful partnerships, engages with empathy, and ensures that no one is left behind in the conversation around community development.
Justine PETERSEN was proud to serve as one of the event sponsors and even prouder to see our client, Chef Bae, cater the evening with a delicious spread that brought people together around the table.
As we celebrate this well-earned recognition, we look forward with renewed energy and commitment to building community, one connection at a time. Here’s to many more moments of shared success and collaboration in St. Louis!
To read more about the Community Builders Network and St. Louis Metro Housing Collection’s 2025 Collaboration & Coalition Building Award, go to Community Builders STL.
Client Spotlight: Jenifer Russell – The Spark Behind Creative Revolution LLC
Fourteen years ago, Jenifer Russell purchased a cargo container and transformed it into something unforgettable: a mobile bar, complete with a stage for live bands and jaw-dropping fire stacks that sent flames shooting into the sky. With its circus-like atmosphere, her creation quickly became the life of the party—so much so that even Bevo Mill asked to buy it.
That was just the beginning of Jenifer’s creative journey. Over the years, she’s built tiny homes on wheels, converted containers into pool houses, and renovated homes ranging from cozy 875-square-foot bungalows to sprawling 3,500-square-foot residences. Her drive? “To be clever and creative,” she says.
Before
After
As a single mother of two, Jenifer took a leap of faith with her first renovation on Spring Avenue. It was no small feat—especially for someone new to infrastructure and tuckpointing—but she embraced the challenge head-on. She credits her independence in part to the encouragement of Aida Richardson from our Justine PETERSEN team, who reminded her of the value in leading her own path. And when others suggested partnering or giving up, she chose to bet on herself.
Jenifer also attributes her success to two longtime allies: Mark Schulte, founding board member of Justine PETERSEN, who originally referred her to JP, and Rob Boyle, a close friend and supporter from the start.
Through JP, Jenifer launched her official business, Creative Revolution, LLC. “Justine PETERSEN changed my life,” she shares. “They took a chance on me—someone with no experience—and now here I am, renovating homes. It’s something I never thought I’d be doing before I got started.”
Today, Jenifer is a proud woman-owned business making waves in St. Louis. From fire-shooting bars to full-scale home renovations, she continues to redefine what’s possible when passion meets persistence.
Happy Birthday to Our JP Family Member!!!!!
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