Landlord & Rehabber Training: LRA, Tax Sales & Prop NS
Aug
23
6:00 PM18:00

Landlord & Rehabber Training: LRA, Tax Sales & Prop NS

You are invited to a Tues., August 23, 6:30-8:30pm, Landlord & Rehabber Training on Tax Sales & Proposition NS, offered online in a Zoom meeting. Register here: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/93551410397?pwd=Q0ZDcFpBbkpVaG45VUlpOTh4RjNtQT09

 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom. Save that email or copy and paste the information into your calendar. You will need that information to join the June 28 virtual workshop.  This session will feature:

  • Dale Sweet, attorney specializing in tax sale acquisition, will review the process for purchasing real estate at a tax sale in STL city & county. He will also share an overview of land banks and LRA.

  • Sean Thomas, Proposition NS – Neighborhood Stabilization, will review the process for nominating an LRA property for stabilization investment by the city, highlight properties already stabilized, and share some success stories

LRA  - Land Reutilization Authority, St. Louis City’s land bank is undergoing organizational changes and therefore unable to present at this time. We will welcome LRA back into our line-up of presenters in 2023.

 

The 2022 Landlord & Rehabber Training is a Northside-Southside Collaboration between North Newstead Association, The Vacancy Collaborative, and Tower Grove Neighborhoods CDC. This FREE training is open to all landlords, property managers, rehabbers, developers, and interested parties. Zoom is ADA compliant with exceptions. If you need special accommodations, or have any questions, please contact dana@towergrovecdc.org


The goal of the Landlord & Rehabber Training Program is to stabilize our communities by building an eco-system of educated landlords, rehabbers, and small developers empowered to reduce vacancy and nuisance.  The program will enlist professionals from real estate, property management, law, accounting, preservation, & finance industries to share their knowledge on acquiring and developing real estate and implementing property management best practices.

                                                                                                                                        

This activity is funded by a HUD Community Development Block Grant via the St. Louis Community Development Administration and coordinated by Tower Grove Neighborhoods CDC, North Newstead Association, and The Vacancy Collaborative.

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2022 MOWHA Annual Conference
Jul
28
to Jul 29

2022 MOWHA Annual Conference

  • St. Louis Union Station Hotel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-mowha-annual-conference-tickets-261441437377

Registration required. Please see the link above for more information.

The 2022 MOWHA conference is an excellent opportunity to network with affordable housing leaders and to hear from national industry experts. The mission of MOWHA is to have a sustained effort influencing positive workforce housing policy at the federal, state and local levels.

Location:

St. Louis Union Station Hotel
1820 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103

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WLI 2022 Equitable Development Summit
Jul
27
to Jul 29

WLI 2022 Equitable Development Summit

  • Historic Union Station/Crowne Plaza (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

https://wlisummit.uli.org/

Registration required. Please see the link above for more information.

The Urban Land Institute Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) brings together leaders from across the central United States for three days of programming, tours, and professional development designed to connect ULI members and engaged citizens with best and next practices for equity in leadership and land use.

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Landlord & Rehabber Training: Nuiscance and Abandonment Lawsuits
Jul
26
6:30 PM18:30

Landlord & Rehabber Training: Nuiscance and Abandonment Lawsuits

You are invited to a Tues., July 26, 6:30-8:30pm, Landlord & Rehabber Training, on Nuisance & Abandonment Lawsuits, offered online in a Zoom meeting. Register here: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/98982639582?pwd=dlUzT3BjcVVtQ2s2Um9ZcTB0VWhjdz09

 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom. Save that email or copy and paste the information into your calendar. You will need that information to join the June 28 virtual workshop.  This session will feature:

  • Rachel Waterman, attorney with Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, who will review the City of St. Louis’ Nuisance & Abandonment ordinance, it's history, how it has been utilized by residents and community organizations across the city to encourage owners to take action on neglected property, or as a last resort forfeit ownership.

 

Have you rehabbed a property recently or currently rehabbing a property?  Let us know!   We would love to celebrate the process.   Email dana@towergrovecdc.org with details on your project and she will follow up.

 

The 2022 Landlord & Rehabber Training is a Northside-Southside Collaboration between North Newstead Association, The Vacancy Collaborative, and Tower Grove Neighborhoods CDC. This FREE training is open to all landlords, property managers, rehabbers, developers, and interested parties. Zoom is ADA compliant with exceptions. If you need special accommodations, or have any questions, please contact dana@towergrovecdc.org

 

The goal of the Landlord & Rehabber Training Program is to stabilize our communities by building an eco-system of educated landlords, rehabbers, and small developers empowered to reduce vacancy and nuisance.  The program will enlist professionals from real estate, property management, law, accounting, preservation, & finance industries to share their knowledge on acquiring and developing real estate and implementing property management best practices.

                                                                                                                                        

This activity is funded by a HUD Community Development Block Grant via the St. Louis Community Development Administration and coordinated by Tower Grove Neighborhoods CDC, North Newstead Association, and The Vacancy Collaborative.

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Landlord & Rehabber Training: Marketing and Adhering to Fair Housing Laws
Jun
28
6:30 PM18:30

Landlord & Rehabber Training: Marketing and Adhering to Fair Housing Laws

You are invited to a June 28, 6:30-8:30pm, Landlord & Rehabber Training, Marketing and Adhering to Fair Housing Laws, offered online in a Zoom meeting. Register here: https://umsystem.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvfuugqDMvGdIz0zFPFcYtaLDZhsfVmumw?_x_zm_rtaid=5_wRPF1TTJKdpbSQxDAp4Q.1655319305285.b3495afc2ccf23749e47a92f15e61ec9&_x_zm_rhtaid=899

After registering you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom. Save that email or copy and paste the information into your calendar. You will need that information to join the June 28th virtual workshop. This session will feature:

  • Equal Housing Opportunity Council’s Marissa Cohen, Director of Education, Outreach, and Advocacy, will review Fair Housing Laws and focus on the rules relative to property management and marketing.

  • Tower Grove CDC’s Dana Gray, Community Outreach Coordinator, will review marketing outlets for rental units

Have you rehabbed a property recently or currently involved in a rehab? Let us know! We would love to celebrate the process. Email dana@towergrovecdc.org with details on your project and she will follow up.

The 2022 Landlord & Rehabber Training is a Northside-Southside Collaboration between North Newstead Association, The Vacancy Collaborative, and Tower Grove Neighborhoods CDC. This FREE training is open to all landlords, property managers, rehabbers, developers, and interested parties. Zoom is ADA compliant with exceptions. If you need special accommodations, or have any questions, please contact dana@towergrovecdc.org

The goal of the Landlord & Rehabber Training Program is to stabilize our communities by building an eco-system of educated landlords, rehabbers, and small developers empowered to reduce vacancy and nuisance. The program will enlist professionals from real estate, property management, law, accounting, preservation, & finance industries to share their knowledge on acquiring and developing real estate and implementing property management best practices.

This activity is funded by a HUD Community Development Block Grant via the St. Louis Community Development Administration and coordinated by Tower Grove Neighborhoods CDC, North Newstead Association, and The Vacancy Collaborative.

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North Central Plan People's Assembly
Jun
25
1:00 PM13:00

North Central Plan People's Assembly

  • Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

https://bit.ly/PeopleAssembly

RSVP required. Please see the link above for more information.

With the initial North Central Plan complete, it is time to focus on implementing the vision laid out in the plan. To achieve the plan’s community-driven vision, the Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being and community leaders will pilot a People’s Assembly.

The People’s Assembly is a community-led method of self-governance and advocacy, creating an open forum for individuals to become active participants and leaders within their communities.

RSVP for this resident-driven meeting at Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being to determine how the North Central Plan drives neighborhood priorities and issues, generate solutions in how to make the North Central Plan a reality, and determine the best course of action to hold accountable the implementation of the plan.

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CBN 2022 Annual Neighborhood Celebration
Jun
23
5:30 PM17:30

CBN 2022 Annual Neighborhood Celebration

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cbn-2022-annual-neighborhood-celebration-tickets-289939495837

Tickets required. Please see the link above for more information.

Join the Community Builders Network of Metro St. Louis (CBN) for our annual celebration of the leaders and changemakers who are building strong, inclusive St. Louis neighborhoods!

We'll be gathering outdoors for maximum COVID-19 safety at the beautiful World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park. Appetizers, drinks, and parking are included with your ticket purchase.

CBN members, Friends, & Affiliates receive discounts on the full ticket price; please reach out to the CBN team for details!

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Great Rivers Greenway Volunteer Neighborhood Cleanup
Jun
11
10:00 AM10:00

Great Rivers Greenway Volunteer Neighborhood Cleanup

  • North Grand Blvd from Natural Bridge Ave to Cass Ave (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

http://greatriversgreenway.org/brickline-greenway-north-grand-cleanup/

Join Great Rivers Greenway and community members for volunteer trash pick up event on Saturday, June 11 from 10am to 1pm. Volunteers will gather to pick up trash along a one-mile section of N. Grand from Natural Bridge to Cass Ave. Register at the link above or check in on the day of the event at Herbert Hoover Boys & Girls Club, 2901 N Grand OR Saints Teresa & Bridget Catholic Church, 2401 N. Grand. All are invited to participate.

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North County Inc. New Office Open House & Ribbon-Cutting
Jun
9
1:00 PM13:00

North County Inc. New Office Open House & Ribbon-Cutting

  • Regional Center of Education and Work Building, Suite 11 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

https://mailchi.mp/9df7d53ea41d/ncis-new-office-open-house-june-9th?e=4822eced1b

RSVP required. Please see the link above for more information.

Celebrate North County Inc. (NCI) moving into their new office on UMSL campus. NCI, along with UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, invite all of NCI's members, community partners, and supporters to join them for a ribbon-cutting held by the Greater North County and Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce.

To RSVP, email GSteidle@NorthCountyInc.com.

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Park Central Development 2022 Cocktail Gala
May
25
5:30 PM17:30

Park Central Development 2022 Cocktail Gala

https://parkcentraldevelopment.org/2022-cocktail-gala/

Tickets required. Please see the link above for more information.

Park Central warmly welcomes you to join us at their annual Cocktail Gala event. This year the Gala will take place at the World’s Fair Pavilion event space. Mixologists will be serving craft cocktails throughout the night with activities such as a silent auction, fund-a-need, and awards.

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Landlord & Rehabber Training Session: Housing & Utility Assistance Programs
May
24
6:30 PM18:30

Landlord & Rehabber Training Session: Housing & Utility Assistance Programs

You are invited to an event on May 24, 6:30-8:30pm, in the Landlord & Rehabber Training series: Housing & Utility Assistance Programs, offered online in a Zoom meeting. Register here: https://umsystem.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEod-CopjsuE9diwanTX07LyvjYhDYohgay

 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom. Save that email or copy and paste the information into your calendar. You will need that information to join the May 24 virtual workshop.  This session will feature:

  • St. Louis City Housing Authority: Darrell Miller & LaShe Bates will review the Housing Choice Voucher program

  • Employment Connections: Andrea Lewis will review Covid-19 rent & utility assistance

  • Urban League: Craig Washington will review Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) & Keeping Current utility assistance programs

  • St. Patrick’s Center: Jonathan Belcher will review their rent & utility assistance

  • ARCH by HomeScreen (At-Risk Tenants Connection to Housing): Adam Drake will review the range of social service agencies engaged in ARCH, providing rent and other support services to their clients.

 

The 2022 Landlord & Rehabber Training is a Northside-Southside Collaboration between North Newstead Association, The Vacancy Collaborative, and Tower Grove Neighborhoods CDC. This FREE training is open to all landlords, property managers, rehabbers, developers, and interested parties. Zoom is ADA compliant with exceptions. If you need special accommodations or have any questions, please contact dana@towergrovecdc.org

 

The goal of the Landlord & Rehabber Training Program is to stabilize our communities by building an eco-system of educated landlords, rehabbers, and small developers empowered to reduce vacancy and nuisance.  The program will enlist professionals from real estate, property management, law, accounting, preservation, & finance industries to share their knowledge on acquiring and developing real estate and implementing property management best practices.

 

This activity is funded by a HUD Community Development Block Grant via the St. Louis Community Development Administration and coordinated by Tower Grove Neighborhoods CDC, North Newstead Association, and The Vacancy Collaborative.

 

COVID-19 RESOURCES: Tower Grove Neighborhoods CDC has compiled resources for tenants, landlords, and property management during the pandemic – including rent & utility assistance. Review those here: 

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Cornerstone Corporation Ribbon Cutting
May
20
2:00 PM14:00

Cornerstone Corporation Ribbon Cutting

  • 6031 Suburban Avenue St. Louis, MO, 63112 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

CHANGED TO RAIN DATE (Friday, May 20). Please see the flyer below for more information.

Celebrate with Cornerstone Corporation as they open the doors to affordable homes to two families in the West End neighborhood. Join for a brief tour, refreshments, and music. They’ll also have an announcement about preserving the dignity of affordable rental homes in Cornerstone’s neighborhood.

Parking is available on Suburban Avenue or Hodiamont Avenue. To RSVP, please email g.lobbo@cornerstonestl.org.

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Missouri Coalition for the Environment - Chats for Change
May
19
6:00 PM18:00

Missouri Coalition for the Environment - Chats for Change

  • Missouri Coalition for the Environment (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chats-for-change-st-louis-region-tickets-324192286857

Registration required. Please see the link above for more information.

Join Missouri Coalition for the Environment for an engaging night of conversation with your elected officials and other likeminded environmentalists and conservationists.

Snacks and drinks will be available to all attendees.

The event will take place outside on a patio in MCE’s new shared office space at 725 Kingsland Ave., Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63130.

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City of St. Louis ARPA Community Townhall - Meramec
May
17
6:00 PM18:00

City of St. Louis ARPA Community Townhall - Meramec

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arpa-townhall-meramec-tickets-327438456237

Registration required. Please see the link above for more information.

Join City of St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones and city leadership for their second ARPA Community Townhall. The City wants to hear from the St. Louis City community on how they think the City should spend the next round of ARPA funding.

Due to limited seating RSVP is required.

Masks must be worn while indoors.

Doors open to the public at 5:30 pm.

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City of St. Louis ARPA Community Townhall - O'Fallon Park
May
11
6:00 PM18:00

City of St. Louis ARPA Community Townhall - O'Fallon Park

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arpa-community-townhall-ofallon-park-tickets-324315726067

Registration required. Please see the link above for more information.

Join City of St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones and city leadership for their first ARPA Community Townhall. The City wants to hear from the St. Louis City community on how they think the City should spend the next round of ARPA funding.

Due to limited seating RSVP is required.

Masks must be worn while indoors.

Doors open to the public at 5:30 pm.

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SLACO 4th Annual Trivia Night
May
7
6:00 PM18:00

SLACO 4th Annual Trivia Night

  • Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Registration required. Please see the event flyer for more information about how to sign up.

  • Doors open at 6:00. Trivia begins at 6:30.

  • General Trivia: 10 rounds of 10 questions.

  • $200.00 per Table (Maximum of 8 persons per table).

  • Registration includes Beer, Soda, Water, and Popcorn.

  • Wine available for purchase. No outside alcohol!

  • Mulligans, 50/50 and Heads or Tails!

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Cinco De Mayo Cherokee Street Festival
May
7
11:00 AM11:00

Cinco De Mayo Cherokee Street Festival

https://cincodemayostl.com/

Cherokee Street's Cinco de Mayo festival returns on Saturday, May 7! The festival will fill Cherokee Street between Nebraska and S. Jefferson.

The beloved People's Joy Parade kicks off at 1:11PM at Cherokee & Minnesota. The parade will travel north on Pennsylvania to Utah and head east until Texas, where it will head south back to Cherokee.

Cherokee will be filled with tacos, tortas, cervezas & treats with 80+ vendors lining the street. There will be three grand stages with music and dancing — at Nebraska, California and Texas. Find other attractions along the side streets, including the Hornitos Lucha Libre wrestling ring, the mechanical bull, Rinko de Cinco rollerskating crew, and the Kids Zone at Cherokee & Texas.

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North County Inc. 45th Annual Leadership Breakfast
May
6
7:30 AM07:30

North County Inc. 45th Annual Leadership Breakfast

https://northstlouiscounty.com/events/nci-annual-breakfast/

Registration required. Please see the link above for more information.

North County Inc. (NCI) will host its 45th Annual Leadership Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Friday, May 6th at the Marriott St. Louis Airport and seeks nominations for exemplary business, civic and community leadership for those who work in North County. Nominations are due February 25th and honorees will be recognized at the celebratory event. To nominate a worthy candidate(s) for an award go to www.NorthStLouisCounty.com.

The Leadership Breakfast will also showcase current initiatives under way that are helping to enhance the region’s growth and quality of life.

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IAP2 Midwest Chapter 2022 Spring Conference
May
4
to May 6

IAP2 Midwest Chapter 2022 Spring Conference

https://iap2usa.org/event-4692899

Registration required. Please see the link above for more information.

After a two-year hiatus, the IAP2 Midwest Chapter is excited to be gathering in-person for their 2022 Spring Conference. The theme of this conference is Breaking Down Walls: Meeting the Challenge of Inclusion in Public Participation.

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Hodiamont Tracks Cultural Heritage Workshop
Apr
30
10:00 AM10:00

Hodiamont Tracks Cultural Heritage Workshop

https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej3uarqr83f5512d&oseq=&c=&ch=

Registration required. Please see the link above for more information.

Join Missouri Humanities for a special workshop for former and current residents of: Covenant Blu-Grand Center, Vandeventer, Lewis Place, Academy, Fountain Park, Visitation and West End neighborhoods of St. Louis, MO. Record your stories and memories about living near the Hodiamont Tracks, and its rich history and heritage of St. Louis.

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