Beyond Housing / Neighborhood Housing Services of St. Louis

Street Address:
4156 Manchester Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110


Phone: 314-533-0600
Fax: 314-533-8745
Website: www.beyondhousing.org

Chris Krehmeyer, President and CEO

Contact Name: Chris Krehmeyer
Phone: 314-533-0600x17
Fax: 314-862-5006
Email: ckrehmeyer@beyondhousing.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 38    Part Time: 5

Background
For over 30 years, two of the region's most prominent non-profit organizations, Beyond Housing and Neighborhood Housing Services, have helped low-income families establish economic independence. Established in 1980 to address the need for affordable rental housing for large, low-income families, Beyond Housing had much in common with Neighborhood Housing Services of St. Louis, which began in 1975 as an organization focused on revitalizing St. Louis neighborhoods. Beyond Housing/Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) was created in January 2003 when these separate organizations recognized their similar philosophies, approaches, and target audiences. BH/NHS addresses the financial, social, and educational needs of our families and communities to perpetuate long-term change. The principal functions through which BH/NHS delivers products and services in the core business content areas include Service-Enriched Rental Housing, Homeownership Services, and Community Building. BH/NHS has been recognized on a local, national, and international level for its unique and successful approach to meeting the needs of low-income families. Awards have been presented by the United Nations, Metropolitan Life Foundation, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, Mortgage Bankers Association, Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan, Missouri Bar Association, FOCUS St. Louis, East-West Gateway Coordinating Council, and the Ethical Society.

Mission
Beyond Housing’s mission is to strengthen neighborhoods, one family at a time. We do this by providing affordable housing and homeownership services; providing support services to families, children and seniors; being a catalyst for community-wide rebuilding efforts; empowering residents to be leaders of their own neighborhood revitalization efforts; and promoting individual and community asset building.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $3,647,103

 Lines of Business
  • Asset and Property Management

  • Community Building and Organizing

  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Lending and Loan Portfolio Management

  • Real Estate Development


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Campaign for Home Ownership
  • NeighborWorks Community Building and Organizing
  • NeighborWorks Multifamily Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 847 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 239 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 219 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 223 rental units.
  • Invested $164,619 in the community through Beyond Housing / Neighborhood Housing Services of St. Louis's revolving loan fund, which leveraged $31,235,080 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $31,399,699.

    • Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Community Planning

  •  Leadership Training

  •  Neighborhood Festivals

  • Family Health Programs

  •  Afterschool/Tutoring Programs

  •  Christmas-Adopt a Family Program

  •  Food Bank

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Down-payment Assistance

  •  Elderly Tax Information

  •  Foreclosure Prevention Training

  •  IDA Savings Program

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Home Safety and Security

  •  Tool Lending Library

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Home Ownership Center

  •  Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Housing for Handicapped

  •  Rental Housing


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Patrick ArnallBoard MemberBusinessMonsanto (Retired) 
    Janet BeckerBoard MemberOther  
    Clarence BoykinsBoard MemberResidentPagedale Neighborhood Association 
    Joe CavatoBoard MemberBusinessCommunity Planning Development Consultants 
    Richmond CoburnBoard MemberFinancial InstitutionBank of America 
    Anne S EinspanierBoard MemberCitigroup 
    Clayton EvansBoard SecretaryBusinessFreddie Mac 
    Francis FanaraBoard MemberFinancial InstitutionCommerce Bank - Laredo, TXVice President
    William GilbertBoard MemberResidentSigma-Aldrich Corporation 
    Robert HarnessBoard MemberBusiness  
    Allan IvieBoard MemberFinancial InstitutionThe Private Bank 
    K. Kalimaba KindellBoard MemberBusinessLegacy Management Institute 
    Michael MaskusBoard MemberResidentGeneral Electric 
    Larry McCarthyBoard MemberResident  
    Amy RomeBoard MemberBusinessThe Rome Group 
    Richard RyffelBoard ChairFinancial InstitutionEdward JonesManaging Director
    Betsy SchmutzBoard MemberOther  
    John StretchBoard MemberOther  
    Paul WentzienBoard TreasurerBusinessDelmar Garden Enterprises 
    William WischmeyerBoard MemberOtherWashington University, School of Architecture 
    Tim WoolridgeBoard MemberBusinessState Farm Insurance Company 

    About the NeighborWorks ® Network
    The NeighborWorks® network is a nationwide network of more than 240 community development organizations working in nearly 4358 urban, suburban and rural communities across America. These organizations engage in revitalization strategies that strengthen communities and transform lives. In the last five years alone, NeighborWorks® organizations have generated more than $8.5 billion in reinvestment and helped more than 500,000 families of modest means purchase or improve their homes or secure safe, decent rental or mutual housing.

    NeighborWorks ® America Contact Information
    District:  North Central
    Name:  Diana Mitchell
    Phone:  816-714-1211
    Toll-Free:  800-823-1428
    Fax:  816-714-1291
    Email:  dmitchell@nw.org