Promise Community Homes

Late in the 1960s a group of families united to provide long-term care, educational opportunities, and social integration for their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). They sought to reverse centuries of indifference and harmful stereotypes by advocating for an inclusive, safe place where their children and others like them could thrive as members of society. Years of advocacy were realized in 1973 when Rainbow Village Properties, now Promise Community Homes (PCH), built seven houses, respite home, and community center in St. Louis. Today, the original structures are joined by over 75 houses located throughout St. Louis, Jefferson, and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City, all of which provide affordable and specialized community homes for nearly 300 adults with disabilities. PCH is steadfast in its mission and diligently works to ensure inclusion and equity in housing for our fellow Missourians with IDD.