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About Gateway to Housing

A nonprofit, HUD-Certified Housing Counseling Agency dedicated to empowering first-time buyers and low- to moderate-income families.

About Gateway to Housing

Knowledge is the key that unlocks the front door.

Gateway to Housing, Inc. is a nonprofit, HUD-Certified Housing Counseling Agency dedicated to empowering low- and moderate-income families and first-time buyers through education and counseling. Buying a home can be hard work — our counselors take the mystery out of the process so you walk in confident, prepared, and protected. We work closely with realtor, lender, city, and community partners to bring you the best path forward.

  • HUD-Certified expertiseCounseling that meets the standards required for down payment assistance programs.
  • People-first guidanceReal conversations with real counselors — no jargon, no pressure.
  • Built for our communityServices in English & Haitian Creole for the families of Palm Beach County.
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Our goal is to make homeownership accessible for all.

— Merline St. Louis, Founder & Executive Director
Meet the Team

Real people, ready to open doors.

Merline St. Louis

Merline St. Louis

Founder & Executive Director
Harry St. Louis

Harry St. Louis

HUD-Certified Housing Counselor
Jean Rene

Jean Rene

HUD-Certified Housing Counselor
Danielle Domond

Danielle Domond

Office Manager

Volunteer with us

Our mission runs on community. Whether you can give an afternoon or a few hours a month, there's a place for you on the Gateway to Housing team.

  • Help run homebuyer workshops & community events.
  • Support our food & resource distributions.
  • Lend your skills — outreach, admin, or Creole translation.
Client Reviews

Families love working with us.

Google Reviews ★★★★★

We're honored to help our neighbors become homeowners across South Florida. Read what families are saying about Gateway to Housing — and share your own experience.

The keys to your first home are closer than you think.

Join a free workshop, meet a HUD-certified counselor, and take the first confident step toward homeownership.