Sustainable Housing & Equitable Development
Building Stable Foundations for Accessible and Inclusive Communities
SHED is Hiring an Executive Director
SHED seeks an Executive Director to execute the organization’s mission, oversee day-to-day operations, and work with the board of directors on long-term strategic planning and program implementation. A successful candidate will bring a positive attitude and work to build a more sustainable and impactful organization. They should be a good communicator, self-motivated, a creative thinker, and well-organized. For more information or to apply, click here.
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 2022 Community Meeting
What did SHED accomplish in 2022? What’s planned for 2023? It’s all included in November’s 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…