Knowles-Rowland House, a 31-unit permanent supportive housing development, has opened its doors to Houston’s most vulnerable residents.
The community replaces the former Knowles-Rowland Center for Youth, which was built in 1999 with support from singer Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Tina Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Mathew Knowles. Before a 2021 fire, the center served as a youth summer camp, a senior community center, and an overnight shelter for people experiencing homelessness.
Developed by nonprofit Bread of Life, the new Knowles-Rowland House aims to address chronic homelessness in Houston by providing affordable housing and comprehensive services.
“For nearly 35 years, Bread of Life has focused on making life better for Houstonians living on the edge,” said pastor Rudy Rasmus, who founded Bread of Life with wife and fellow pastor Juanita Rasmus. “The opening of Knowles-Rowland House is the culmination of years of hard work and welcome participation by so many people who ensured this project came to fruition. We could not have done this without our key funding partners, including CEI-Boulos and Allivate Impact Capital.”…