Imagine living on less than 800 dollars a month. Almost all PCH residents pay rent, bills, and medicine with only $800 per month. For National Poverty in America Awareness Month, we ask that you support our mission. #promiseofhome #stlouis #iddcommunity #communityintegratedhomes

Congrats to our own Toya, who recently received her broker's license! Toya is in our Leasing Department at PCH, with 21 years of experience as a real estate agent. We are excited to see Toya grow and expand her expertise. You are an incredible member of our team!

Today we honor the life of the great Martin Luther King, Jr. Through his activism, a civil rights movement was born. To all the dreamers, we hope you have an empowering day! . . . #idd #iddrights #civilrights #stlouisaffordablehousing

When there are storms, our maintenance technicians are there! Shoveling snow, bringing in space heaters, and dealing with broken pipes, etc. - our maintenance technicians do what they can to ensure the safety of the people in our homes and community!

We are incredibly grateful for the HBA of St. Louis! Today we received a check to install new roofs on some of our 86 neighborhood homes. Thank you, HBA, for your support year after year!

Join us in welcoming the new Board President of Promise Community Homes, Marcus Adrian. Marcus is an Architect with St. Louis based @MackeyMitchellitchell, where he has spent 25 years designing a dizzying range of learning spaces. Read more at ow.ly/eYZn50ML6zj

February is Black History Month. Today we want to feature activist and artist Lois Curtis. Curtis was a plaintiff in the Olmstead vs. L.C. Supreme Court case. This historic case made it illegal to forcibly place individuals with IDD in an institution. ow.ly/gbkB50MLYZs

We are proud to feature spoken word poet, author, and advocate for people with disabilities LeDerick Horne for #blackhistory month. Mr. Horne writes powerful poems about change, resilience, and self-determination. Watch "Until Every Barrier Falls" at ow.ly/WKBF50MUmSv

We had a fun Mardi Gras potluck with one of our partner agencies, the St. Louis Arc staff today! Hope everyone had a good day and enjoyed some king cake! . . . #idd #promiseofhome #stlouis #mardigras

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and Women's History Month, and we are here for it! Promise Community Homes is a women-led housing nonprofit that provides safe and affordable homes for adults with developmental disabilities. Photo of a PCH resident, Jackie!

Join us in welcoming Matt Elmore, the new PCH Executive Director! Matt states, "I am excited to be joining this amazing team and continuing the incredible legacy of Promise Community Homes!"

"It all started with a phone conversation between two concerned mothers in 1963. Rosalia Rosenbaum (left) called her friend Marlene Kopman (right) to discuss their growing concerns about their son's future." Watch ow.ly/y4Si50NfNUw to learn more.

Things specific to St. Louis: Imo's Pizza, Gooey Butter Cake, and Promise Community Homes! Just like your beloved toasted ravioli, PCH has been a staple of St. Louis for 50 years (1973- 2023). Happy 314 day to our family and friends in Lou!

National Deaf History Month (March 13 - April 15) started and we wanted to feature disability right's activist, Helen Keller. Keller lost vision and hearing as a toddler. After meeting Anne Sullivan, Keller learned how to read and write and became a prolific writer! #iddrights

Happy St. Patrick's Day! On this day of celebration for the Emerald Isle, we anticipate seeing you on the green! Website and tickets coming next week! . . . #stpatricksday #idd #affordablehousing #promiseofhome

Yesterday was National Backyard Day, so here's a photo of one of our favorite PCH backyards! #nationalbackyardday #idd #affordablehousing

Swing into action! The tickets and website go live on Wednesday, March 22nd. Thanks to our first sponsor, TCG Services! – #CharityGolfTournament #Fundraiser #SwingIntoAction #BirdiesAndBogeys #ForeAGoodCause #StLouisNonprofit🏌️‍♂️⛳️🏌️‍♀️Forest Park GC TCG Services

For #WorldDownSyndromeDay, staff at PCH are wearing colorful mismatched socks to celebrate our residents. Our socks look like the chromosomes associated with Down Syndrome. Learn more and celebrate/advocate at ow.ly/fpHw50NotIb #withusnotforus #affordablehousing #stlouis

Tickets are now live, so join us on the green for a day of fun at the 2023 Chip in for the Promise of Home Golf Tournament! Gather your team and head to The Courses at Forest Park for 18 or 9 holes of play. Visit bit.ly/3Z7frIf to get your tickets or sponsor.

Today, we want to honor Judith Heumann, who passed away earlier this month. Heuman was a disability rights activist. During the rise of the civil rights movement, Heuman produced human rights legislation and was also a big proponent of the independent living movement.