💚 Happy National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day! 💚

Did you know that cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common lifelong physical disability worldwide? In the U.S. alone, approximately 1 million people are living with CP.

March 25 marks National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, observed during Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. To help raise awareness and show support, wear green, a color that represents hope, advocacy, and progress!

CP affects movement and muscle control, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. It results from brain damage before, during, or shortly after birth and is classified into different types based on how movement is impacted. The most common type, spastic cerebral palsy, affects about 77% of individuals with CP.

While there is no cure yet, treatments can improve mobility and muscle function. Advances in technology, adaptive solutions, and customized housing—like the homes PCH provides—can significantly enhance quality of life.

Join us in spreading awareness and advocating for a more inclusive world for all of us! 💚

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Promise Community Homes ❤️ our community partners! Providing safe, comfortable, and accessible homes for St. Louisans with intellectual and developmental disabilities requires teamwork, and we are most grateful for the four organizations that help provide vital support to ensure residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities live with more choice and independence, enriching their lives and strengthening their community.

This month, PCH is proud to spotlight @ddadvocates! Visit the link in our bio for more information about this wonderful partner.

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In Honor of World Down Syndrome Day: Let’s Spark a Conversation Together!

This @worlddownsyndromeday, PCH is proudly wearing bold, mismatched, colorful socks as part of the “Lots of Socks” campaign. Why? Because each pair of socks is more than just a fashion statement – it’s a conversation starter. When someone asks about the socks, take the opportunity to raise awareness and share what’s close to your heart. Whether it’s your personal story, important facts about Down syndrome, or diving into the 2025 theme calling on world governments to improve support systems, this is your chance to help change the world.

Around the world, many people with Down syndrome do not receive the support they need to live full, inclusive lives in their communities. Without the the right support, many basic human rights – like access to education, employment, and healthcare – are out of reach. This needs to change. People with disabilities deserve choice, dignity, and control over their lives. That includes having access to affordable, accessible housing and the support systems they need to thrive.

For decades, PCH has been proud to provide the vital human right of housing to adults with Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We believe that every person deserves the opportunity to live independently, be part of their community, and make decisions about their future. Your support helps us continue this essential work – empowering individuals to live with choice, independence, and inclusion.

We invite you to learn more: visit the link in our bio to find out how you can help improve support systems for people with Down syndrome, how to get involved, and how to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.

A heartfelt thank you to @downsyndromeinternational, @ndssorg, and @downs_syndrome_association for their relentless dedication in raising global awareness and creating meaningful change.

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🌷☀️Spring is here, and that means it's time for some serious cleaning! At PCH, we're tackling gutters across our 85+ homes to keep them in top shape. Ramon is a rock star with this power blower! 🍃

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🌷☀️Spring is here, and that means it's time for some serious cleaning! At PCH, we're tackling gutters across our 85+ homes to keep them in top shape. Ramon is a rock star with this power blower! 🍃

#maintenance #home #AffordableHousing #STLnonprofit #developmentaldisabilities #intellectualdisabilities #AccessibleHousing #spring #springcleaning #guttercleaning

Adventure parks and restaurants and coffee, oh my! Here’s a sneak peek at just a few of the items up for raffle at the PCH 16th Annual Golf Tournament, and we thank these donors and all others generously contributing! Attendees can win these awesome items plus more on Tuesday, May 6, at @forestparkgolfcourse.

Don’t miss your chance to take part in one of the most fun events of the year, all while supporting the housing needs of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Get your tickets today through the link in our bio.

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Last Friday, PCH was presented a check from @stlhba (Home Builders Association of St. Louis & Eastern Missouri) that is helping to fund a home’s new flooring and another home’s new roof, ensuring safe and comfortable housing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Thank you to @stlhba for your support year after year!

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Friday night was scary for many of our residents, and we're VERY thankful for our amazing partner agencies and their swift efforts to keep everyone safe! Today, our dedicated maintenance team is hard at work—clearing fallen branches, inspecting roofs, and assessing damage across our homes.

We're also thankful for our donors and the Forever Home Fund which is used for unexpected, unbudgeted, or emergency expenses. If you would like to support us during this time, please visit the link in our bio to make a gift.

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Meet the PCH Maintenance Team! This is Maintenance Technician Robert (Rob) Nowak, and he has been a member of the PCH family since the end of 2023. Rob came to us with a lifetime of varied experiences in maintenance, including homes, apartments, outdoor pools, corporate offices, and the government.

Our mission in helping an underserved community stood out to Rob when job-hunting, and with that, it was a perfect fit with his professional background and personal preferences. “This job is special, because I get to use my maintenance skills and experience, while interacting with the people we serve. I also enjoy the variety.. every day is different.”

One of Rob’s most frequent exchanges is with a resident who lives in one of the homes that surround the PCH community center. “Almost every day, they enthusiastically ask me what day it is, and I like to come up with something other than the day itself. It started with ‘hump day’ on a Wednesday, and now it’s a regular thing.”

Rob is a wonderful member of the PCH, and we are grateful to have him! Be sure to say hi when you see him out and about, doing what he does best!

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Happy 314 Day St. Louis! Today is the perfect day to celebrate all things St. Louis.

Naturally, as a native 314 organization, PCH marked the day with some local bests - @imospizza including toasted ravs of course), @officialvess (Vess Soda), and homemade gooey butter cake.

How did you celebrate?

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