first time homeowners

For Carlos* and Martha, their dreams of homeownership are now a reality.  When Carols and Martha arrived in St. Louis more than two years ago, they faced the same challenges confronting many newly arrived families: limited resources, unfamiliar surroundings, and uncertainty about where to turn for help.  Their first stop was LifeWise StL, where [...]

Rolando has lived in the U.S. for more than 20 years, working two jobs to build a better life for his family. In 2022, he joined our matched savings program with the dream of buying a home. After 2 years of classes, coaching, and disciplined saving, he saved $2,000—and LifeWise matched it with $6,000. [...]