5-Stage Path to Homeownership — St. Louis Cohort
The full Continuum of Care model, from Crisis/Pre-Housing through Ownership/Exit, implemented by Vision for Children at Risk under H.O.O.D. Hope's Program License.
Economic Stability
Flagship Metro — Active
Metro hub
St. Louis
The proof-of-concept flagship for the Sustainable Wellness Housing Program, implemented with local partner Vision for Children at Risk.
St. Louis is the flagship, not the gatekeeper — proving the WEL9 methodology before the model licenses nationally.
Active pathways
Initiatives underway in St. Louis.
North City & East St. Louis Focus
Targeting neighborhoods with high vacancy rates and immense revitalization potential, where 47,000+ extremely low-income households lack affordable housing.
Neighborhood & Environment
Homeownership Academy
Financial literacy, credit repair, and budgeting workshops that move families through Stage 2–3 of the Continuum.
Economic Stability
Impact categories active here
Explore the shared model behind these pathways.
Economic Stability
Financial literacy, credit repair, and generational wealth building through homeownership.
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Homeownership Academy, budgeting workshops, and a stable environment for student success.
Explore this pathwayHealth Care Access
On-site wellness screenings, mental health support, and navigation to primary care.
Explore this pathwayNeighborhood & Environment
Safe, quality housing, lead-free environments, and community revitalization.
Explore this pathwaySocial & Community Context
Building support networks, civic engagement, and restoring community trust.
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Residents can start the Find Help pathway. Organizations can start a Partner inquiry and select St. Louis as their metro of interest.