Our Mission: To promote economic success for everyone in the St. Louis region by providing financial education and access to reliable financial products and services.

At Prosperity Connection, we believe in the power of financial education and the transformational results it can bring to the community. So, in working with our social service and community partners, we created the Excel Center®, a destination point and trusted source for FREE financial literacy classes, individual, goal-focused financial coaching, life skills education, professional development, and much more. The Excel Center offers a platform to promote and encourage self-sufficiency and financial dignity through the power of education and development services.

Office Hours: M-Th (9-4:30 pm) and Friday (9-1:30 pm). By Appointment Only.

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Prosperity Connection has launched two RedDough® Money Centers to serve the St. Louis metro area: Pagedale and South St. Louis City. RedDough is a small-dollar loan store that also offers check cashing and other alternative banking services. We provide an affordable alternative to traditional check cashing and payday lending, while presenting a true pathway to economic independence.

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Meet Our Financial Coaches

Nay’Chelle Harris, MSW

Financial Coach - 24:1/Pagedale Excel Center

Nay’Chelle believes that our financial lives are influenced by values, behaviors, and life circumstances that shape the way we move through the world.

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Tamika Staten

Financial Coach - Old North Excel Center

Tamika believes that expanding your financial stability or even completely starting over financially is achievable with a strategic, individualized plan.

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