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There are plenty of terms, acronyms, and phrases that are used today to describe who we serve and what we do. As the language around developmental disabilities and affordable housing changes, we want to keep you in the know!
Frequently Asked Questions
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“Community living” allows people with developmental and other disabilities to live as independently as possible within the community with the help of various services and supports. Community living is a needed alternative to institutions, substandard housing, or nursing homes as a last or only resort.
A developmental disability manifests during the developmental stage of life (before the age of 22), and includes Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and other intellectual disabilities. People with developmental disabilities have functional limitations. There is no cure for developmental disabilities.
Promise Community is a non-profit organization that has been enhancing the quality of life for people with IDD since 1973 by purchasing, renovating, and maintaining houses in the community where residents can live and age in place. Promise Community Homes exclusively provides safe, affordable, and well-maintained neighborhood homes. Our residents receive services from one of our 18 partnering support service providers. Promise Community Homes provides a quality home and maintenance support while our partners provide staff and services to the residents.
The impact on functioning and ability to achieve developmental milestones depends on the type of developmental disability the person has. Remember, each person is unique and has different strengths, talents, and areas they need help with. This is true for all persons, including people who have a developmental disability. It is important to always remember to treat each person as a unique individual who has strengths, who is part of a family, and who can make a positive contribution to their family and community. Every person, regardless of having special needs, has the same physical and emotional needs that everyone else has.
There are many ways you can help Promise Community Homes further its mission. Consider giving your time as a volunteer or Board member. You may also support our organization by attending or sponsoring an event or making a financial contribution. Click here
Upon purchase or building of a home, we renovate or modify for accessibility needs customized to the residents. And for the lifetime of the residents (and of the home), we provide high-quality and timely maintenance. Our Maintenance teams respond to ongoing calls, typically within 24 hours and techs are always on call for emergencies. We provide annual safety inspections, heating and cooling system checks and hot-water / HVAC safety checks. We pride ourselves on personal relationships with residents and support providers to assure that all housing needs are addressed.
Typically, we purchase three- to five-bedroom ranch-styles houses in safe and desirable residential neighborhoods. Homes are modified to meet the unique accessibility needs of the resident who calls our house their home.
You can learn more about the housing crisis faced by adults with disabilities through the links below:
Serving Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Recent News

Ameren Missouri grant pays for energy efficient HVAC unit in St. Charles home for adults with developmental disabilities
A Promise Community Home in St. Charles, Missouri, received a new energy-efficient HVAC system with support from a grant from Ameren Missouri. Ameren Missouri provided a grant of $5,000 to install a new HVAC unit at the St. Charles home.

More than $325,000 was raised at Somewhere Over the Rainbow Promise Community Homes’ annual signature fundraiser
Hosted by Rene Knott, anchor 5 on Your Side/KSDK and chaired by Joan Perry, gala honors Community Leader Matt Thayer, Director, Ameren Transformation Office with the Tice Humanitarian Award (St. Louis, MO, May 9, 2022) — Promise Community Homes (formerly

Promise Community Homes’ Somewhere Over the Rainbow Gala – Ladue News
Promise Community Homes was featured in the Ladue News. See the article here: https://www.laduenews.com/gatherings-and-goodwill/society-photos/promise-community-homes-somewhere-over-the-rainbow-gala/collection_a534f43b-48df-5ab2-b03b-c4046a397e28.html

Ameren Missouri grant pays for energy efficient HVAC unit in St. Charles home for adults with developmental disabilities
A Promise Community Home in St. Charles, Missouri, received a new energy-efficient HVAC system with support from a grant from Ameren Missouri. Ameren Missouri provided a grant of $5,000 to install a new HVAC unit at the St. Charles home.

More than $325,000 was raised at Somewhere Over the Rainbow Promise Community Homes’ annual signature fundraiser
Hosted by Rene Knott, anchor 5 on Your Side/KSDK and chaired by Joan Perry, gala honors Community Leader Matt Thayer, Director, Ameren Transformation Office with the Tice Humanitarian Award (St. Louis, MO, May 9, 2022) — Promise Community Homes (formerly

Promise Community Homes’ Somewhere Over the Rainbow Gala – Ladue News
Promise Community Homes was featured in the Ladue News. See the article here: https://www.laduenews.com/gatherings-and-goodwill/society-photos/promise-community-homes-somewhere-over-the-rainbow-gala/collection_a534f43b-48df-5ab2-b03b-c4046a397e28.html

Announcing the 26th Annual Somewhere Over the Rainbow Gala at the Sheraton Westport Chalet April 8!
Join Us The Somewhere Over the Rainbow Dinner Gala is Promise Community Homes’ largest annual fundraiser – now in its 26th year! Join us at the beautiful Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel in St Louis. The gala includes a cocktail hour,