Senior apartments
Safe, attractive and affordable independent-living apartments for seniors. Read more.
St. Mary Condominiums for seniors
Attractive two-and three-bedroom ranch condos each with patio and covered garage, conveniently located near the Trotwood Connector. Read more.
HomeOwnership Center
The key to getting the best deal when buying a home is connecting to the right resources. The HomeOwnership Center staff will link you to the best loans, down payment assistance, special deals on properties, and other opportunities to maximize your success. Read more.
Profiles
SMDC news
Watch the short video about
St. Mary Development Corporation
“I want a stable home for my kids.”
Providing computers to families in St. Mary Development’s lease-to-purchase program helps them become self-sufficient, and helps their kids succeed, too. Read more.
St. Mary adds Director of
Community Outreach
Donna English will help spread the word about St. Mary’s highquality apartments for low-income
seniors. Read more.
“God is looking after me.”
Patrick Steck hasn’t let a severe stroke he suffered seven years ago stop him, and
he has Huffman Place to thank. At Huffman, he’s been able to maintain his independence
and become part of a caring community. Read more.
“It’s clean, affordable, the nicest in Xenia!”
Wright Place’s caring management and beautiful grounds make it a great place to live — and heal. Read more.
Low-income homeowners
helped on Rebuilding Day
St. Mary Development employees John Haws (Construction Superintendent) and Ed Wildenhaus (Manager, Physical Plant and Facilities) served as house captains for Rebuilding Together Dayton’s
2008 Rebuilding Day. Read more.
Every person deserves
a decent place to live
There are more Dayton-area low-income seniors and working families in need of housing than ever before. But the staff at St. Mary Development Corporation is confident that God will provide the necessary resources. Read more.
Credit unions fight foreclosures
A grant from 11 local credit unions is allowing the HomeOwnership Center of Greater Dayton to help Miami Valley families avoid foreclosure. Read more.
A legacy of support
A gift from the estate of Leona Smith will provide ongoing support for low-income seniors and working families in Dayton. Read more.
Shirley Solberg
“I looked at a lot of
other places. The
rents were a lot more
and the apartments
were smaller.”
Housing opportunities
Bill & Jean Grizzell
“The neighborhood
we lived in was starting
to go downhill. It wasn’t
safe. Now, if we need
help, we can get it.”
St. Mary Development Corporation is a non-profit organization providing high-quality, affordable housing to low-income seniors and working families in the Dayton, Ohio, area. Learn more.
Sheila Boswell &
Russell Back
“I probably would have
ended up with a
predatory lender if it
wasn’t for the
HomeOwnership
Center.” Read more.
Robert Clouston
and Helen Morton
“I like the faith people
have here. They’re
cheerful even when
they have health
problems. They’re so
friendly and
spontaneous.”
Did you know?
• St. Mary Development’s Homeownership
Center has helped more than 400 families avoid foreclosure on their homes.
• Volunteers gave more than 12,000 hours to
SMDC in 2008.
Ruby Ellis
“When I signed the
final papers, I cried.
I didn’t know how
close I was to losing
my home. God put
the HomeOwnership
Center in my life."
Bessie Kirksey-Johnson
“There was a lot of crime there. Here I feel safe. More than safe — blessed.”
Juanita Holt
“You never feel alone here, It’s so valuable if you’re healing from an illness or grieving over the loss of a loved one…you’re never alone.”
We work toward the day when
all residents of southwest Ohio -- especially the economically disadvantaged -- have a decent, affordable
place to live and become part of a thriving community.
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St. Mary Development Corporation does not discriminate in housing because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin or any other locally protected class.
