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The new 9 p.m. curfew was meant to keep downtown from becoming a firework battlefield among teens, as it has in years past.

ST. LOUIS — After retiring what a Bi-State official once called a "failed" ticketing system, Metro Transit will turn on its new fare system, ticketing machines and security gates at 13 train stations before dawn Monday morning.

Tower Grove Community Development Corporation is excited to invite the community to our annual fundraiser, Sustaining Housing Dreams, on Thursday, October 8, 2026. This evening brings together neighbors, partners, and supporters to celebrate the work of neighborhood stabilization, historic preservation, and affordable housing across south St. Louis — and to help fuel the next chapter of that work.

We're grateful to US Bank for stepping up as our Presenting Sponsor this year.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM CDT (short awards ceremony begins at 6:30 PM) Location: Das Bevo at Bevo Mill, 4749 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116 Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM CDT

About the Venue

Das Bevo is one of south St. Louis's most striking historic landmarks. Built in 1917 by beer baron August A. Busch Sr. as a lavish rest stop between the Anheuser-Busch brewery and Busch's Grant's Farm estate, the building is now a beautifully restored biergarten, restaurant, and event venue anchored by its iconic 60-foot windmill. Inside, guests will find 10,000 square feet of original Rookwood tile, hand-carved wooden gnomes from the 1896 Paris World's Fair, and hand-painted tile murals from 1890s Berlin. It's a fitting home for an evening celebrating historic preservation and neighborhood investment.

Parking

Das Bevo sits at 4749 Gravois Ave in the Bevo Mill neighborhood, with parking available on-site and along the surrounding streets. If you have specific accessibility needs or questions about parking ahead of the event, reach out to Sean at the contact info below and we'll make sure you're set.

Awards

This year's award honorees will be announced by July 15, 2026, with a short recognition ceremony taking place at 6:30 PM during the event.

Tickets

TICKETS: Attending is free, but registration is required so we can plan for the evening. If you'd like to support Tower Grove CDC's mission at a lower dollar amount, an optional $50 ticket is also available for those who want to contribute without a full sponsorship.w to Sponsor

SPONSORSHIPS is at the heart of what makes this event possible, and every level includes recognition as a sponsor on the Tower Grove CDC website, on event signage prominently displayed at the venue, and across our Facebook, Instagram, and X channels.

Sponsorship Level Amount Presenting Sponsor$10,000 — SOLD (US Bank)

Excellence Award Sponsor$5,000

Supporting Sponsor$2,500

Brick By Brick Sponsor$1,000

Event Sponsor$500

Guest names aren't required at the time you purchase a sponsorship but encouraged— a Tower Grove CDC representative will follow up with you before the event to collect attendee information.

Ready to sponsor or register?

Get your sponsorship or tickets here: secure.qgiv.com/for/tgcdc/event/housingdreams

Sponsors: please upload your company logo (PNG, JPG, or EPS preferred) by September 21, 2026 via this link.

Tax-Deductible Contribution- Tower Grove CDC is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation (Tax ID: 43-1220525). Sponsorships may be tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Because this event includes food and refreshments (estimated fair market value of $60 per person), the deductible portion of a sponsorship is the amount paid less that fair market value; sponsors who receive no goods or services may deduct the full amount. A written acknowledgment will be provided. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance specific to your situation.

Questions?

If you have questions about sponsorship, tickets, or the event, contact Sean Spencer, Executive Director, at sean@towergrovecdc.org or 314-583-9436.

We hope to see you at Das Bevo on October 8th as we come together to sustain housing dreams across St. Louis City.

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