Investing in Possibility
July 9, 2026
Orv Kimbrough on impact banking, human potential, and regional prosperity.
Chris Krehmeyer’s Blog
The Sinkhole Beneath Our Feet
July 6, 2026
When a massive sinkhole opened in the heart of downtown St. Louis, it seemed to happen almost without warning. Streets closed. Traffic was disrupted
More Than a Handout: Why Ongoing Relationships Matter for Longtime Supporter Aaron Hempel
June 29, 2026
When communities lack stability and continuity, success can feel fleeting at best and unachievable at worst. Growing up in inner-city Cincinnati, Aaron Hempel saw
Beyond Housing Launches New Family Cohort (Part One)
June 24, 2026
Our latest State of the Community focuses on the new Family Cohort—an exciting evolution of our work designed to help more families build stronger
From Normandy to Law School: Lauren Bowers Encourages the Next Generation of Viking Advantage Graduates
June 15, 2026
Standing before a gymnasium filled with graduating Normandy High School seniors and their families, Lauren Bowers had a simple message to share: Success isn’t
What’s Good for Home Is Good for Business
June 8, 2026
For Reed Rubber Products, Business and Community Success Are Closely Intertwined
Chris Krehmeyer I’ve been working in community development in the St. Louis area for 25 years, and I’ve been the CEO of Beyond Housing since 1993. While I’m proud of our accomplishments, I don’t claim to be an expert. At Beyond Housing, the experts we listen to are the voices of the community members we serve. I’ll be raising issues here that I believe matter to our community. I hope you’ll join the conversation. We do reserve the right not to post comments containing offensive language. To paraphrase Dr. King, we can disagree without being disagreeable.
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