University City, Missouri, on April 6, 2024 — The Sustainable Housing & Equitable Development (SHED) nonprofit will host a Housing Fair at University City High School located at 7401 Balson Avenue in University City, Missouri. SHED will host its first annual housing event designed to include breakout sessions on important topics critical to either purchasing a home or managing an existing home to promote value and long term sustainability as an asset and future legacy opportunity. The event is in partnership with multiple organizations including financial institutions, realtors, nonprofit housing organizations, educational institutions, and governmental agencies. Lunch will be provided during the final close-out panel discussion.
“The Housing Fair will inform participants on how the process works to become a homeowner and what’s required to be a successful homeowner once you are in your home.” said Mimi Taylor-Hendrix, President of the SHED board of directors. SHED is a community-based nonprofit Community Development Corporation (CDC) and a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) focused on assisting low and moderate income homeowners in University City, Missouri and leading the efforts to revitalize the 3rd Ward of University City, Missouri.
The Housing Fair is open to anyone interested in attending throughout the St. Louis region. Homeownership provides an opportunity for a stable and safe living environment for individuals and families, creates vested residents in neighborhoods, stimulates long term investment in residential properties, and generates an opportunity for multi-generational wealth transfer.
“ We are excited to continue efforts to educate individuals and families on the benefits of owning and properly maintaining a home” said Michael Reid, Executive Director of SHED. “Homeownership is critical to the health of the neighborhoods and provides a great opportunity to grow personal wealth for current owners and their families into the future.”
Since 2009, SHED has partnered with volunteers from faith-based organizations and the City of University City to provide home maintenance to University City seniors and individuals with disabilities. SHED continues to work to expand its impact on the community and create quality sustainable housing.
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Mike Reid
314-443-4065
Mikereid@shedstl.org
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