Sustainable Housing & Equitable Development
Building Stable Foundations for Accessible and Inclusive Communities
SHED Hosts 2023 Home Buyer 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?
SHED and its financial partners are currently offering a four-part education series on home ownership. The final session, “Seasonal Home Maintenance,” takes place via Zoom on November 9, 2023, and will feature Eric Mitchell of Great Southern Bank.
For more information and to register, click the button below.
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 Holds Annual Community Meeting
What did SHED accomplish last year? What’s planned for 2023? It’s all included in our Community Meeting presentation here.
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…
Our 2021 Annual Report is Out
What an incredible year 2021 has been for SHED! Twice as many homes were serviced this year as last. SHED reached a milestone of 500 U City residents served since its 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…