Ameren has come with the first-ever project on Humanity Saint Louis parking lot located in Dutchtown South neighborhood. The plan is to be net carbon zero by 2050.
How COVID-19 Has Changed Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis' 2020 Home 4 the Holidays
Screenshot from video captured by KMOV4
Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis’ Home 4 the Holidays initiative works with local families each year to help them build their own homes with 350 hours of sweat equity. With volunteer participation limited this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, construction is moving more slowly than usual, but homebuyer Darisha has continued to work on building her home with the Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis construction crew.
Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis Employees Compile Housing & Discrimination Resource List
Employees at Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis recently compiled a reading and watch list to help folks learn about racial inequality in housing. They state in the list’s overview that “the history of housing segregation, discrimination, and unequal access to housing stems from policies that were aimed to divide the rich and wealthy from the middle working class and the poor. It was racism that played a huge role when it came to U.S. housing policy and still does to this very day.”
Take a look at Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis’ Housing & Discrimination Resource List here >>
Dutchtown Hosts Neighborhood Drive-In Movie Night
Dutchtown community organizations came together to host a socially-distant drive-in movie night for neighbors! This was thanks to a partnership between Downtown Dutchtown and numerous other partners including CBN members Dutchtown South Community Corp & Habitat for Humanity St. Louis.
Habitat for Humanity was able to use their large wall and parking lot to host the showing of Independence Day. Residents wore masks when outside of their cars and even set up a pedestrian area as well.
This collaborative event was also an opportunity for residents to buy food from local businesses, register to vote, and learn about neighborhood resources!
To watch a video to learn more about the Dutchtown neighborhood, click here.
Take a look at photos of the event from Downtown Dutchtown & Cross Grand below!
