How Home Affects Health
Amy Gillman of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation A safe, secure home is where health begins. To build more equitable, healthier communities, we need to boost people’s ability to afford a good place to live. A roof over our heads. Shelter from the storm. A beautiful day in the neighborhood. Home is where the heart […]
Swings
I frequently get asked “how have you been able to do this work for 25 years?” There is no easy answer to this. The work of community building is challenging. The ups and downs are many, and often extreme. We confront many obstacles as we try to help improve the lives of those we serve. […]
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Task Force Issues Report
The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Task Force, convened in June, has concluded its study and presented a report to St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger. The group’s objective was to study housing affordability in St. Louis County with a focus on promoting access to areas of opportunity. The report of recommendations includes goals and corresponding […]
Better Yet
As most everyone is aware by now, Better Together has developed recommendations for moving our region forward that call for merging the St. Louis City and County administrative, elected, economic development, and police functions into one centralized body. Their intent with these recommendations is to “remove the barriers that impede our community’s ability to thrive” […]
Her Name Was Aashya Quarles
Please do me a favor and say her name out loud. Ah-Shy-Ah Quarles. She deserves to be remembered. Her name, nor anyone senselessly murdered, should not simply be added to the list of those lost to gun violence in our community, and forgotten. She leaves behind three children, the oldest only in 2nd grade. She […]
2018: A Year to be Remembered in the 24:1 Community
Success in community development doesn’t happen overnight. But with steadfast commitment and long-term dedication, the success stories appear and signs of real momentum and lasting progress can be seen. Thanks to the continued support of donors and partner organizations, 2018 will be remembered as a pivotal year for the work of Beyond Housing, the 24:1 Community […]
Emerson Continues Investment in the 24:1 Community in North St. Louis
See how the support of companies like Emerson are making the 24:1 Community and the St. Louis region stronger for all. In 2016, Emerson committed $500,000 over five years to support the work of Beyond Housing in the 24:1 Community—which comprises the 24 municipalities within the Normandy Schools Collaborative in North St. Louis County. “This […]
The Boeing Company to Support our Housing Resource Coordination Program
Great news! We just found out that Beyond Housing received a grant from The Boeing Company to support our Housing Resource Coordination program. Housing Resource Coordination is an innovative program that combines decent, affordable rental housing with supportive services. Since the program’s inception, Beyond Housing experienced a 51% reduction in residents leaving or being evicted […]
Edward Jones Makes Major Investment in the 24:1 Community
See how the support of companies like Edward Jones are making the 24:1 Community and the St. Louis region stronger for all. Beyond Housing is thrilled to announce that Edward Jones has committed $500,000 to support our ongoing work in the 24:1 Community, which comprises the 24 municipalities within the Normandy Schools Collaborative in North […]
Express Scripts and Others Make Significant Investments in the 24:1 Community
See how the support of companies like Express Scripts are making the 24:1 Community and the St. Louis region stronger for all. Beyond Housing is excited to announce that Express Scripts has committed $300,000 to support our continued work in the 24:1 Community, which comprises the 24 municipalities within the Normandy Schools Collaborative in North […]
