What Stability Makes Possible
Two resident stories from Beyond Housing’s 50th Anniversary Celebration exemplify what’s possible when families have the opportunity to thrive
110 Applied. 9 Were Chosen. Meet the New Biz Smart Start Cohort.
The nine entrepreneurs will spend the next 11 weeks receiving expert coaching, business planning support, and access to resources designed to help their ideas grow into sustainable businesses. For many, it’s also an opportunity to build wealth, create jobs, and reinvest in the communities they call home.
Regions Bank Invests in Beyond Housing’s Next Phase to Expand Economic Mobility with $10,000 Donation, Financial Education Resources
After more than a decade joining forces, Regions Bank and Beyond Housing recently strengthened their community collaboration around the next evolution of Beyond Housing’s holistic approach to increase economic mobility for families.
In-Kind Donation of Riccar Vacuums Will Benefit Families in Beyond Housing Rental Homes as Part of a New Initiative
For the 100 families in the pilot stage of a new, focused Beyond Housing initiative, cleaning the floors in their rental homes will soon be easier. Local manufacturer Riccar Vacuums has made an in-kind donation of 200 vacuum cleaners valued at $149,798.
50th Celebration Recap: Together, We Keep Good Going
On Saturday night, March 21, nearly 600 people from across St. Louis came together at The Factory in Chesterfield to celebrate 50 years of strengthening families and transforming communities.
Big St. Louis Ideas: St. Louis Needs a Unified Strategy for Regional Growth
If we’re serious about improving the St. Louis region in any meaningful way, we first have to recognize a fundamental truth: St. Louis doesn’t have a single problem — it has a system of interconnected challenges.
Opportunities in North St. Louis County Create Regional Impact
Supporting St. Louis’ most under-resourced areas not only helps break the cycle of poverty in those communities, it creates a stronger St. Louis overall.
Viking Advantage Students Earn Prestigious Scholarship at Harris-Stowe State University
For three years running, students in Beyond Housing’s college and career readiness program Viking Advantage have received full-ride Presidential Scholarships at Harris-Stowe State University. While this prestigious academic award covers tuition, room and board, fees, and textbooks, students must pay for other supplies and expenses out of their own pockets. The funds these scholarship winners […]
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.
The Future of Affordable Housing: Innovation Meets Compassion
The urgent need we’re seeing in St. Louis is a microcosm of the entire country. Not only are the frequency and scope of natural disasters increasing, but when they hit economically disadvantaged areas where insurance coverage is low and the stock of affordable housing is already limited, recovery becomes all the more challenging.