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08/21/2026

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Free Homebuyer Grant Workshop — Aug. 29th

The Jayson Tatum Foundation, in partnership with SoFi and Beyond Housing, is hosting a FREE Generational Wealth and Homeownership Workshop on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack Auditorium, inside the Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Administration Building at Harris-Stowe State University
3026 Laclede Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103

Attendees who complete the workshop may qualify to apply for a homebuyer grant. In-person attendance is required as a prerequisite for grant qualification.

Qualification requirements:

Attend the full workshop
Demonstrate low-to-moderate income
Be a first-time homebuyer
Plan to purchase in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, or St. Charles County (MO)
Application process: Complete Workshop → Grant(s) Application → Homebuyer Education & Financial Counseling → Grant(s) Award

REALTORS® are encouraged to share this opportunity with clients who may qualify.

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