
The Power of What’s Possible
Beyond Housing is determined to revitalize North St. Louis’ 24 communities
We’re thrilled to have legendary broadcaster and longtime St. Louis friend Bob Costas narrate our 50th Anniversary film, “The Story of Good.” With his unmistakable voice, Bob tells the story of how one act of good grew into a movement to strengthen families, transform communities, and build a stronger St. Louis—once and for all.
Good doesn’t continue on its own. It depends on us—and you to keep it going. Your donations make good things possible in many ways. Click below to see the impact you can create.
Your support provides wraparound services that help low-income families thrive — from job readiness and employment, to health care connections, to financial education and homebuyer preparation.
Donations provide utility and rent assistance for families facing emergencies, ensuring that children can stay safe and secure in their homes.
Your gift supports Family Engagement Liaisons inside Normandy schools who help students and families in crisis, remove barriers, and help children stay in school and succeed.
Viking Advantage pairs coaching with matched savings so students can complete their degrees and launch strong careers — breaking cycles of poverty for good.
Your investment builds new homes, renovates existing ones, and strengthens entire neighborhoods by increasing home values and reducing blight.
Through our Biz Smart Start program, Beyond Housing equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools to launch and sustain successful businesses, building wealth and opportunity close to home.
Your support helps low-income parents become first-time homebuyers to create generational wealth for their families.
From food halls to forestry, theaters to senior living facilities, your support drives community development projects that reverse decades of decline and create vitality where it’s needed most.
Read the latest news and stories about our work.

Beyond Housing is determined to revitalize North St. Louis’ 24 communities

Rosalind Johnston has always wanted to be a lawyer. It was her goal even as a child, before she knew the challenges of entering the legal profession. And later this fall, the Washington University Law School graduate will embark on her legal career at a full-time job with a law firm in Houston.

After more than three years of work by 17 municipalities in North St. Louis County, a new transportation development district (TDD) received a green light in the Aug. 5 election.