News

We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out for this year’s Fall Work Days!

Roll up your sleeves and make a difference at SHED’s upcoming Fall Work Days on October 11-12, from 9 AM to noon! Volunteers work in teams of 3-4 to tackle minor exterior projects like gutter cleaning, light painting, and yard work—helping homeowners keep their properties safe and well-maintained.

Exciting news: SHED has hired Joel Pugh as our first full-time Executive Director! It’s a major milestone for the organization—16 years in the works—and one that was made possible thanks to a generous capacity-building grant from InvestSTL.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the open house on Crest Avenue. One of SHED’s biggest goals has been to create quality, affordable housing right here in University City—and we are thrilled to share that construction is now complete on our first home for a first-time buyer.

We are excited to share a free new tool to help households navigate and access state and federal benefits programs.

Want to learn more about SHED and the housing services we provide to U-City residents? Visit us at the School District of University City’s National Night Out/Back-to-School Rally on Tuesday, August 5, from 5-7 pm at Centennial Commons!

If you or someone you know has been impacted by the recent tornado in the St. Louis area, help is available.

Thank you to everyone who attended the recent Senior Lunch and Learn seminar at the University City Public Library! We were honored to join forces with our friends at U City in Bloom for an engaging conversation about how our organizations serve the University City community.

In April, SHED successfully hosted its second annual Housing Fair & Seminar at Refresh Community Church on Hanley Road. It was an informative morning filled with expert-led sessions, practical tips, and actionable resources covering everything from buying a first home and securing financing to maintaining property and building long-term wealth.

While home repairs remain at the heart of SHED’s mission, we continue to find new and meaningful ways to contribute to the stability and revitalization of University City’s 3rd Ward. 2024 was an exciting year as SHED began constructing its first single-family home, hosted an inaugural housing fair, and continued its informative home ownership education series.