Sustainable Housing & Equitable Development
Building Stable Foundations for Accessible and Inclusive Communities
SHED Offers New Home Ownership Education Series
In today’s market, owning a home can be just as affordable as renting. Would you rather pay yourself instead of a landlord? Are you wondering if you can get approved for a mortgage? Would you like to know what first-time homebuyer programs are available?
This year, SHED and its financial partners are again hosting their popular four-part education series on home ownership. The next virtual session, “Understanding Your Mortgage Credit Score” will take place via Zoom on October 24, 2024, and will feature Waymon Williams from Carrollton Bank. During the session, he will tackle questions like:
- Is no credit the same as bad credit?
- Can I buy a house if my credit score is low?
- What programs are available to assist in purchasing a home?
Our Mission
SHED (Sustainable Housing & Equitable Development) serves University City residents by providing volunteer-driven home maintenance support, home repair funding, affordable housing development, community planning, and workforce development training.
Our Programs
Volunteer Home Maintenance Program
SHED acts as coordinator and leader of volunteer activities to assist residents with exterior home maintenance, including painting, yard work, and repairs.
Home Rehab Program
The program will perform more substantial exterior and interior rehab & maintenance, involving community youth for hands-on experience in construction and landscaping.
Youth Career Development
Students will be offered career pathways in the construction/landscaping trades through in-class, volunteer, and paid employment opportunities.
Delivering help and hope to University City
Who we are
SHED works to strengthen housing equity for low- to moderate-income residents of University City.
We partner with local nonprofits, faith-based organizations, academic institutions, city government, the school district, and other area service providers.
Our vision is to strengthen 3rd Ward neighborhoods through home ownership, access to affordable housing, and career pathways for local youth.
SHED News & Updates
SHED Hosts Successful Housing Fair & Seminar
On April 6, SHED hosted its first annual Housing Fair & Seminar. The half-day conference was held at University City High School and featured informative sessions aimed at helping new and existing homeowners:
- Discover Buying Programs: Explore on-site pre-qualifications for financing and meet with lenders to find out which buying programs you are eligible for.
- Build or Repair Credit: Obtain a free credit report and learn how to build your credit score or repair your credit.
- Increase Home Value: Learn about home energy efficiency and repair programs and what improvements provide the best ROI for home value.
- Plan An Estate: Talk one-on-one with an attorney to learn how best to leave your property to others and create generational wealth.
SHED Featured In St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The carpenters at the job site wield circular saws and nail guns, wearing steel-toed boots, tool belts and safety goggles. They look like a professional construction crew, but they’re University City High School students working for credit. Read More…
Read Our Annual Report is Out
What an incredible year 2021 was for SHED! Not only were twice as many homes serviced this year as last, but we reached an exciting milestone: 500 U City residents served since our inception in 2009! Read More…
SHED Featured In UCity Pride
When He Started His Sophomore Year At University City High School, Da’Shaun Calicutt Knew That College Was Not For Him. It Was A Confusing Time As He Went To School Uncertain About Why He Was There And His Future. Read More…