About Us
Housing Options Provided for the Elderly
HOPE (Housing Options Provided for the Elderly) is a not-for-profit
corporation serving the St. Louis area and, with reverse mortgage
counseling, the nation.
HOPE’s supporters are public and private sector representatives, brought
together by common concern and community need. Partial funding is
provided by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),
AARP, the St. Louis Area Agency on Aging (SLAAA), the Missouri State
Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), the Missouri Housing
Trust Fund, the St. Louis Philanthropic Organization, and private donations.
Mission Statement
HOPE helps older adults live with dignity and independence in the
housing most appropriate to their circumstances.
Board of Directors
Our Director - Buz Zeman
Treasurer - Steve Miskovic -
Memory Care Home Solutions
Secretary - Dawn Trauth-Smith
PrimeLife Media Inc.
Vice President - Phil
Partridge - Edward Jones
Pam Mehrkle - Association for
Aging with Development
Disabilities