Beyond Housing is a nationally recognized community development organization dedicated to creating a stronger, more prosperous St. Louis for all.

St. Louis, MO
Joined January 2015
Today, Beyond Housing and our partners broke ground on Residences at The Page II—a $15.6 million mixed-income development bringing 42 new two- and three-bedroom apartment homes to Pagedale, including 37 affordable homes. Another major investment in the 24:1 Community.
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Home repair is housing preservation. Beyond Housing’s Joe Zmudczynski recently joined a panel to discuss the urgent need to preserve existing homes in St. Louis County. We’re proud to work alongside others preserving quality housing in St. Louis. 📷 Community Builders Network
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It’s the first day of a new month—a fitting time to think about joining the Ann Mandelstamm Monthly Giving Society, where a small monthly gift helps Beyond Housing strengthen families, create greater opportunity, and keep good going all year long: beyondhousing.org/ann/
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Strong communities are built when housing, education, businesses, gathering places, and opportunities for families work together. Learn how Emerson’s longstanding partnership with Beyond Housing is helping power local impact across St. Louis: ow.ly/Y2A650ZSOuS
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How amazing is it that the historic Normandie Golf Club is being reimagined as a signature Jack Nicklaus-designed course in the heart of the 24:1 Community? Pretty amazing, indeed. We’re proud to be part of it. 📷: Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association
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“We’re often speaking with people on the worst day of their lives, when they don’t know what to do.” For SERVPRO – Team Chestnas, a commitment to service and community makes them a natural fit for our Community Chamber. Read their story here: ow.ly/oysr50ZQj6C
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Beyond Housing is seeking a Chief Financial Officer who is ready to use their financial expertise to build a stronger, more prosperous St. Louis. If that sounds like you or someone you know, we’d love to connect. Learn more and apply: ow.ly/aAyu50ZPgO8
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The Beyond Housing Community Chamber connects companies from the trades and related industries that want to grow while contributing to something bigger—opportunities for partnership, referrals, and a stronger St. Louis. Stronger businesses. Stronger communities.
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We’re thrilled to welcome Michael Whitley as Beyond Housing’s new Gift Officer. Michael brings an impressive record of fundraising leadership and a deep belief in the power of relationships, opportunity, and creating lasting change. Meet Michael: ow.ly/iBKS50ZO0ax
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What kind of St. Louis are we asking the next generation to inherit? As a father of three, Beyond Housing board member Demetrius Grooms hopes his children can pursue their dreams here—and proudly call one strong, connected St. Louis home.
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In Hillsdale, streets once marked by abandoned, deteriorating properties have become places of possibility again—where families can put down roots, build memories, and create new beginnings of their own. This is what it means to strengthen both people and place.
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A monthly gift may feel modest. Its impact doesn’t stay that way. Ann Mandelstamm understood the power of giving consistently. Join the Monthly Giving Society created in her honor—and help make a meaningful difference all year long. Be like Ann: beyondhousing.org/ann/
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“We’re often speaking with people on the worst day of their lives.” For Team Chestnas, helping begins with listening. Read how the family-owned SERVPRO team found a shared purpose in Beyond Housing’s Community Chamber: ow.ly/jOi650ZHRMX
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Education. Healthcare. Economic opportunity. Kendra Holmes reminds us that they're all connected—and when more people have the opportunity to thrive, our entire region is stronger. Her "Dear Lou" message is just as relevant today.
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“We are many neighborhoods, but one region.” Midwest BankCentre Chairman and CEO Orv Kimbrough discusses impact banking, human potential and why investing in North County strengthens the entire St. Louis region. Read “Investing in Possibility”: ow.ly/aIRW50ZFlbm
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As students begin a new school year, Lauren Bowers’ story is worth revisiting. Her path from Normandy High School to a law degree wasn’t always a straight line. She kept going—and returned to encourage the next generation to do the same. Read her story: ow.ly/6GPp50ZBZYG
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This is an important moment in the evolution of Beyond Housing. Our latest State of the Community explores the new Family Cohort—a bold next step to help more families achieve greater economic mobility. Read Part Two: ow.ly/hQtu50ZB2ZL
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“This is the Story of Good and what a little good can do.” Watch our 50th Anniversary video to learn about the spirit that has guided our organization from the beginning. #KeepGoodGoing
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