Coming Full Circle: From Viking Advantage Students to Biz Smart Start Entrepreneurs
Jazmin Wright and Naila Lacey both participated in the Viking Advantage college savings program as high school students, and now their small businesses are on a trajectory for success thanks to the classwork and coaching the founders received through Biz Smart Start.
KPMG Expands Partnership with Beyond Housing with $750,000 Commitment
The partnership between Beyond Housing and the KPMG continues to grow in ways that are reshaping lives and communities across North St. Louis County.
Nico Krehmeyer’s Commitment to Community Inspires His New Role at Beyond Housing
The fund development team at Beyond Housing recently added Nico Krehmeyer as a gift officer. He comes to the community development nonprofit from Midwest BankCentre, where he served as project coordinator for the Community and Economic Development team. Krehmeyer grew up hearing about Beyond Housing’s work from his father, President and CEO Chris Krehmeyer, and […]
The Power of What’s Possible
Beyond Housing is determined to revitalize North St. Louis’ 24 communities
Beyond Housing’s College Savings Program Celebrates Its First Law School Graduate
Rosalind Johnston has always wanted to be a lawyer. It was her goal even as a child, before she knew the challenges of entering the legal profession. And later this fall, the Washington University Law School graduate will embark on her legal career at a full-time job with a law firm in Houston.
North County Voters OK New $2M Funding Pool to Maintain Local Transportation Infrastructure
After more than three years of work by 17 municipalities in North St. Louis County, a new transportation development district (TDD) received a green light in the Aug. 5 election.
Pagedale Welcomes 36 Families after Completion of $12M Affordable Rental Homes Project
Construction on Beyond Housing’s Pagedale Town Center Homes project wrapped up in May, and all 36 families have moved into their newly constructed affordable rental homes.
“Dear Lou”: Michelle Byrd Shares Her Journey to Success
When Michelle Byrd looks back on her journey, she sees a story of overcoming. As a mother of two daughters, she’s faced challenges that could have easily held her back. But instead of giving up, Michelle kept moving forward with determination and faith. Today, she and her two daughters are thriving.
An Important Message from Former Congressman Richard Gephardt
An important message from Dick Gephardt on the growing crisis impacting low-income St. Louis families and Beyond Housing’s ability to serve.
Midwest BankCentre, Enterprise Bank & Trust Sponsor More Than $5.4 Million in Grants to Support Affordable Housing in St. Louis
Funds will revitalize neighborhoods and improve living conditions for 222 low- income households in North and South St. Louis County and South St. Louis City