What Right Do We Have to Forget?
I recently heard philosopher-artist Dario Robleto ask, “What right do we have to forget? What do we owe to each other’s memories?” These questions are taken from an essay of his titled If You Remember, I’ll Remember. These two questions have stuck with me and compelled me to think about the families Beyond Housing serves each […]
Learning to Hold Two Thoughts at the Same Time
I am sure it is the election cycle time with the infuriating political ads and the stark polarization of most news outlets. Within the endless debating between this versus that, I am so weary of over-simplified perspectives on the complex issues of our time. We fail to come together as a country and a society […]
New Mural in North St. Louis County Highlights a Single Collective Action: Voting
The Unveiling on Monday, Aug. 3, Coincides with Missouri’s Primary Election on Aug. 4 During this summer of uncertainty and unrest, three St. Louis-area artists are collaborating on a street art mural to highlight the power of a single collective action: voting. Artists Pacia Anderson, Brock Seals, and Jerry Stewart have been commissioned by the […]
Black Leaders Share Their Perspective During a July 18 Roundtable
By digging into the meaning behind slogans like “defund the police” and “get out the vote,” four local Black leaders offered modern insights and historic context for residents of North St. Louis County during “Facing Our Today for a Better Tomorrow: A Live Roundtable Discussion” on July 18. The event was the first in a three-part series […]
State of the Community: A Report on Beyond Housing’s Response to COVID-19
Starting as early as March of this year, COVID-19 created a widespread crisis in North St. Louis County. For the past three months, Beyond Housing and its partners have been focused on providing comprehensive relief in the areas of housing, food and basic essentials, health, education, municipal government, and economic development. Download our latest State […]
Change Starts at Home
George Floyd should be alive. Rayshard Brooks should be alive. Ahmaud Arbery should be alive. Breonna Taylor should be alive. Michael Brown should be alive. Tamir Rice should be alive. Eric Garner should be alive. The list could go on, but the one fact that remains is there shouldn’t be a list. Police violence against […]
Wells Fargo Highlights Beyond Housing’s COVID-19 Relief Efforts
We’re proud to be featured by our partner Wells Fargo on our COVID-19 emergency relief efforts for the people and communities we serve in North St. Louis County. We’re also thankful for the Wells Fargo Foundation’s generous support of our efforts. The Wells Fargo Foundation recently donated $250,000 to support our emergency relief efforts. These […]
Affordable Housing Development Helps St. Louis Woman Build New Life
St. Louis native and single parent Mary Harris was struggling to take care of her three children and living in a run-down apartment building that was being poorly maintained. To help improve her life, Harris returned to school to study phlebotomy, hoping to earn enough money to move her family into a better home. Harris […]
Despite COVID-19, Viking Advantage Graduates are Succeeding in Both the Classroom and Life
From middle school math education to finance, and social work, Viking Advantage graduates are succeeding both in the classroom and in their newly chosen careers. As students at Normandy High School, Rachel Prowell, Jahon Ahmadgol, and Drew Foster each received financial support and mentorship through Beyond Housing’s Viking Advantage Program. They’ve now completed their undergraduate degrees—Rachel […]
The Better Angels of Our Nature: Peter Benoist
Saying Goodbye to Two Friends, Part II As I wrote about in my tribute to my close partner and friend, Mayor Mary Louise Carter, “better angels of our nature” is a phrase that speaks to the more praiseworthy traits within us all that exist alongside our less-noble traits. Though we all are born with them […]