All Windows, Doors and Installation to be Donated by Award-Winning Home Improvement Company for Phase II of Transitional Tiny Home Village for Veterans Experiencing Homelessness in St. Louis, Missouri
The Birner Group – Renewal by Andersen, a well-respected leader in the nation’s home solutions industry led by Paul and Austin Birner, is proud to announce one of the largest private in-kind donations of over $235,000 to Veterans Community Project of St, Louis for Phase II of its tiny home Village for Veterans experiencing homelessness.
Construction is currently underway to expand the community with 16 new transitional homes for Veterans. This expansion will further the organization’s resources to those who have served our country and need assistance getting back on their feet. This additional housing will bring the entire project closer to its goal of 50 fully furnished tiny homes designed to help Veterans transition from homelessness to permanent housing. Veterans Community Project is in the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood in north St. Louis.
The Birner Group –Renewal by Andersen is contributing windows, doors and labor valued at over $235,000 for the additional 16 tiny homes, as part of their “Renewal Cares” give-back commitment to the local community. Renewal expects installation to occur later this Spring.
MEDIA INVITED FOR EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT
WHO: Rebecca Tallman, Executive Director, Veterans Community Project of St. Louis
Austin Birner, CEO, The Birner Group-Renewal by Andersen
Linda Johnston, Chief Culture Officer, The Birner Group-Renewal by Andersen
WHEN: Friday, February 27, 2026/ 10 AM CENTRAL TIME
WHAT: The Birner Group-Renewal by Andersen will announce a major partnership with Veterans Community Project (VCP) of St. Louis for their tiny home expansion for Veterans who are experiencing homelessness. Media will receive a VCP project update and be able to tour the construction site. Veterans Community Project of St. Louis Phase II is underway on the 16 homes. Completion is expected by January 2027. Interviews will be available.
WHERE: Veterans Community Project of St. Louis, 1515 N Grand, St Louis, MO 63106. Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Outreach Center. Park & proceed to Phase II construction area outdoors.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS: In case of inclement weather, park but proceed to the Intake Center on Campus.
WHY: Veterans are 50% more likely than the general United States population to experience homelessness at some point in their lives. And on any given night, more than 30,000 Veterans are sleeping on city streets in the country they took the oath to serve.
“We are extremely grateful to Paul and Austin Birner and The Birner Group—Renewal by Andersen for their extraordinary donation, caring, and commitment to help our Veterans in the region who are struggling with housing and daily life. Partnerships like this are critical to advancing our mission and accelerating the progress of our tiny home Village expansion. With the addition of these new homes, we will be able to serve even more Veterans by offering safe transitional housing paired with greatly needed wraparound services,” said Rebecca Tallman, Veterans Community Project of St. Louis Executive Director and U.S. Air Force Veteran (Ret.).
“Our Veterans deserve the comfort of a safe home and the strength of an uplifting support system and community after sacrificing so much for our country and for us. Our entire team is proud to dedicate our time, talent and resources to this meaningful Veteran’s project, because Renewal cares about the health, welfare and happiness of our service men and women. By donating our top-quality windows, doors and professional installation for these new homes, we are helping to create essential spaces that are not only comfortable and energy-efficient, but also welcoming and dignified. Our hope is that we can inspire other businesses, residents, donors and volunteers to step up to assist VCP achieve great success with this vital community project,” said CEO Austin Birner, The Birner Group—Renewal by Andersen.
Paul Birner, President of The Birner Group—Renewal by Andersen added, “We’ve proudly called the St. Louis area home for decades, and it is our honor to assist VCP in providing stable homes for the military men and women who have served our country. Supporting those who have sacrificed for our freedoms is a responsibility we embrace with deep gratitude and respect. We believe in the strength of our communities, in meaningful partnerships, and in making a lasting difference for individuals and families. Today is a proud and heart-warming day for all of us at The Birner Group –Renewal by Andersen. We look forward to the positive impact this collaborative effort will create for years to come.”
“We believe strongly in supporting the communities where we live, work and raise our families and there is no greater honor than standing behind the men and women who have served our nation by offering a helping hand up. It is our hope that this contribution helps provide peace of mind, stability, and a renewed sense of opportunity for every Veteran who will call this village home as they rebuild their lives,” said Linda Johnston, Chief Culture Officer, The Birner Group – Renewal by Andersen.
Currently, 20 tiny homes are completed, with some already occupied by Veterans. Each individual tiny home is 240-square-feet and provides more than just shelter. Residents receive on-site support, including case management, mental health services, job training, and assistance navigating benefits.
Tallman added, “Thanks to caring businesses and leaders like The Birner Group – Renewal by Andersen, we can bring greater comfort, security and hope to the daily lives of the brave men and women who have served our country. Their generosity not only strengthens the physical foundation of these homes through high-quality windows, doors and professional installation, but it also reinforces the sense of community and stability that every Veteran deserves. This investment will have a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve and on the future of our neighborhood.”
Veterans Community Project not only provides a transitional housing model but also serves any Veterans in the region through their Outreach Center. They provide food boxes, hygiene kits, emergency assistance, benefits navigation, career coaching, community partner referrals and other critical resources.
Ways to help include:
- Volunteering at the construction site or Outreach Center.
- Donating goods for Veterans.
- Making financial contributions to support future construction and services.
- Visit VCP.org for more information on how to get involved.
Once complete, the nearly four-acre Village will include 50 fully furnished tiny homes for individuals and families, alongside a 3,000-square-foot Village Center with a kitchen, wellness spaces, classrooms, and more. Each home is built on a permanent foundation and connected to city utilities, complete with a kitchen, bathroom, and living space designed for safety, comfort, and healing.
About The Birner Group – Renewal by Andersen (RbA)
The Birner Group – is an award-winning home improvement company overseeing Renewal by Andersen operations in multiple regions including St. Louis, Southwest Missouri, Memphis, Little Rock, Southern Louisiana, and Central PA. The Birner Group – Renewal by Andersen is heavily invested in serving the regions where they operate through their “Renewal Cares” give-back initiatives to support community needs, nonprofit organizations, special projects and families they serve and where their employees and customers live, work and raise their families.
RbA is known for its strong culture, operational excellence, and commitment to customer experience and community giving through its “Renewal Cares” give-back initiatives. Several nonprofits they support include TASKStl, Veterans Community Project of St. Louis, UCP Heartland, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, the St. Louis ARC, American Cancer Society, Salvation Army Corps and food banks in all RbA regions, Veterans Outreach of PA, PSFCA Big 33, YWCA of Greater Harrisburg, PA Dairymen’s Association, The Peyton Walker Foundation, Speranza, Alex W. Smith Foundation, All You Can Inc., Dauphin County CASA, LLS, and beyond.
The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with the leadership of Austin Birner as CEO and Paul Birner as President.
About Veterans Community Project (VCP)
Veterans Community Project (VCP), a national nonprofit on a mission to fix Veteran homelessness, is constructing Phase II of “its transitional housing Village in St. Louis.” VCP operates six campuses across the nation, including one in St. Louis, Missouri who opened its doors in August of 2023.
Veterans Community Project of St. Louis welcomes veterans across the St. Louis metro area, offering a range of support services that are tailored to each Veteran. Its goal is to help Veterans get a fresh start along with the support and resources needed to move into permanent housing. Village Community Centers offer classrooms, case management, wellness, healthcare, community, wraparound services, fellowship, shared areas and more.
In 2016, a group of combat Veterans with a shared dedication to do better for their fellow Veterans founded Veterans Community Project (VCP). Since then, they are changing lives by building Villages of transitional tiny homes for Veterans experiencing homelessness. Since 2016, VCP’s flagship Village and national headquarters has operated in Kansas City, Missouri. VCP has become a leading national Veteran nonprofit across the country. In addition to VCP of Kansas City, they have expanded to locations in: St. Louis, Missouri; Longmont, Colorado; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Glendale, Arizona; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Learn more at vcp.org.