One Virus, Two Worlds
There are two distinct worlds within the St. Louis region and elsewhere across our country. They have always existed somewhat independent of one another, but up until now they at least shared some similarities. Now during the coronavirus pandemic, the likenesses seem all but gone. Somehow this virus has dialed up the contrast between these […]
While Many of us Worry, This is What Real Fear Looks Like
COVID-19 has turned our collective world upside down. Few of us have been infected, but we all have been impacted. So far, this virus has given us plenty to worry about. Most of us are justifiably worried about our jobs and businesses, our retirement portfolios, and what the coming days and weeks will bring. Those […]
Come Together When it’s Needed Most
At Beyond Housing we recognize the challenges that the rapid spread of COVID-19 has had and continues to have on members of our 24:1 Community. We must be mindful in this moment that low-income families are disproportionately affected by this crisis. Since the crisis of this pandemic reached St. Louis, our phone lines have been […]
Here for the 24:1 Community, Now More than Ever
Dear friends and members of the 24:1 Community, In response to the coronavirus situation, Beyond Housing’s offices will be temporarily closed to the public for a short time beginning Wednesday, March 18th. However, we want to stress that our staff will be at full operational capacity working to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in the […]
24:1 Cinema Responds to COVID-19
A statement on the coronavirus from the 24:1 Cinema: To all our friends and fellow community members, As everyone is aware, the coronavirus pandemic remains a fluid and changing situation and cautionary measures are being taken both in Missouri and nationwide to prevent the further spread of the virus. Due to the need for social […]
24:1 Café Will Close for Safety of the Community
A statement on the coronavirus from the 24:1 Café: To all our friends and fellow community members, As everyone is aware, the coronavirus pandemic remains an ever-changing situation and cautionary measures are being taken both in Missouri and nationwide to prevent the further spread of the virus. Due to the need for social distancing, the […]
A Statement on the Coronavirus to the 24:1 Community
As news of coronavirus situation continues to remain fluid and evolve with each passing day, Beyond Housing would like to address everyone in the 24:1 Community as well as our many valuable partners. When our neighborhoods are threatened during any kind of crisis, community and faith-based nonprofits are among the first to answer the call […]
St. Louis, Cincinnati, and the Power of Coming Together
If there is a theme to this week, it’s about strength in numbers and what we can achieve when we all come together. This week we’ve been honored to host our partners from Cincinnati who’ve been visiting as part of our joint peer-learning effort funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This effort has provided […]
Family Engagement Liaisons Program Earns National Recognition from Mutual of America Financial Group
Luncheon and Award Presentation Salutes Beyond Housing’s Program Helping Students from an Under-Resourced Area of the City Achieve Success. Beyond Housing was recognized by Mutual of America Financial Group for its Family Engagement Liaisons program during a special luncheon and award presentation at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel in St. Louis on February 13. Family Engagement […]
Ameren Funds Ring Camera Safety Initiative for Residents of the 24:1 Community
At Beyond Housing we continually work with residents, community leaders, and other partners to make the 24:1 Community a better place to live. Our model of Ask, Align, Act ensures that the people within the community guide our actions by telling us what is needed most. We then align resources from other partners, from non-profits […]
