Sustainable Housing & Equitable Development

SHED (Sustainable Housing and Equitable Development) is a resident-driven, community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing housing equity for low-to-moderate-income residents in University City. Founded in 2009 by Don Stucke, SHED began by offering minor exterior home repairs for the seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities he encountered while delivering Meals on Wheels. Since then, SHED volunteers have repaired more than 600 homes in University City’s Ward 3.

Today, SHED’s mission has grown. While still providing home maintenance and repairs to University City residents, SHED also partners with local nonprofits, businesses, banks, credit unions, faith-based organizations, academic institutions, and city government to build affordable housing, offer education on homebuying and ownership, and create career pathways in the skilled trades for local high school students.