Beyond Housing

05/28/2026

St. Louis has no shortage of ideas or organizations working to improve the region. The challenge is how to align leadership and investment around a vision for long-term growth.

ICYMI, read the St. Louis Business Journal’s recent Advance STL panel discussion featuring Beyond Housing CEO Chris Krehmeyer:

Three leaders of nonprofit groups offered a measured critique of the political system in the St. Louis area, saying there’s a need for elected...

05/26/2026

Seeing people and families achieve their dreams is one of the best parts of this work. ICYMI, read the inspiring success stories of Adrianna Hudson and Tawanna Gandy:

Two resident stories from Beyond Housing’s 50th Anniversary Celebration exemplify what’s possible when families have the opportunity to thrive

05/21/2026

The decline of a neighborhood is not something we should ever accept as normal or inevitable.
Every boarded window, vacant property, and abandoned home represents lost potential—for families, for communities, and for the future of our region.

Beyond Housing’s work has always been rooted in a simple belief: that what happens to some of us impacts all of us—and that a region is only as strong as all of its communities.

05/19/2026

Beyond Housing recently launched the new Community Chamber, a network to unite businesses around a shared vision for growth, opportunity, and stronger communities.

Among its founding members is STL Cabinetry, which recently joined the Chamber as part of the initiative’s first wave of business partners.

Read the story:

The newly established Beyond Housing Community Chamber is an innovative network of trusted partners from the trades and related industries who...

05/14/2026

These transformations are about more than buildings. They’re about making sure people can continue living in the communities they helped shape.

Before Beyond Housing began its community development work, there were no affordable senior living communities in the area. Today, Vetter Place and Rosie Shields Manor provide safe, stable housing for older adults who deserve to age with dignity and remain connected to their community.

05/12/2026

What will it take for St. Louis to compete and grow in the years ahead?

That was part of the conversation during a recent St. Louis Business Journal panel discussion featuring Beyond Housing President & CEO Chris Krehmeyer and other regional leaders.

The discussion explored the importance of a shared vision, stronger regional coordination, and long-term strategies to address the interconnected challenges facing St. Louis.

Read more:

Three leaders of nonprofit groups offered a measured critique of the political system in the St. Louis area, saying there’s a need for elected...

05/07/2026

Transformation doesn’t happen through a single program.
It happens through long-term investment across every part of a community.

Housing. Health. Education. Economic development. Holistic support for families. And more.

These pages from our latest Annual Report show what’s possible when communities are supported consistently over time.

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05/05/2026

These aren’t just new homes.
They’re a fresh start.

Where vacant, deteriorating properties once stood, there are now homes families can call their own—bringing stability, pride, and new possibilities for the future.

04/30/2026

Want to understand the work, impact, and future vision of Beyond Housing?

Our latest Annual Report offers an in-depth look at how we’re helping families and communities thrive across St. Louis.

Explore the report:

2024 Annual Report Celebrating 50 Years of Impact in Creating a Stronger St. Louis—Once and for All

04/28/2026

“It literally changed the trajectory of our lives.”

Two women shared powerful stories at Beyond Housing’s 50th Anniversary Celebration about what becomes possible when families have stable housing and consistent support.

Read their inspirational stories:

Two resident stories from Beyond Housing’s 50th Anniversary Celebration exemplify what’s possible when families have the opportunity to thrive