Beyoncé And Kelly Rowland Unveil 31 Homes For Formerly Homeless Residents

What began as earnings from Destiny’s Child’s early music endeavors is now assisting residents of Houston in finding stable housing. Over twenty years after a youth center was established with financial backing from the R&B group, the facility has been repurposed.

On October 13, Beyoncé, along with her daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter, her mother Tina Knowles, and Kelly Rowland attended the ribbon-cutting event for the Knowles-Rowland House in Houston. According to FOX 26 Houston, the redeveloped site will offer 31 permanent supportive housing apartments for individuals who have faced chronic homelessness. The initiative is spearheaded by the nonprofit organization Bread of Life.

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Destiny’s Child contributed to the original Knowles-Rowland youth center by financing it through the proceeds of their first single. This center opened in 1999 as a gymnasium and community space.

As reported by FOX 26 Houston, the facility, named after the two artists and connected to St. John’s Downtown Church, served local youth until it was significantly damaged by Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Additional destruction occurred due to a fire in 2021.

Instead of abandoning the site, community leaders sought to redevelop it. In 2023, Harris County allocated approximately $7.2 million in federal pandemic recovery funds for the transformation of the former center into housing.

The newly established Knowles-Rowland House contains 31 apartments, with 16 units specifically designed for residents with mobility or sensory impairments.

The property aims to offer more than just shelter; it will link residents with services provided through Temenos Community Development Corporation, a sister organization of Bread of Life. Available resources include mental health counseling, case management, substance abuse treatment, life skills training, and nutrition assistance. The apartments will also receive federally subsidized rental assistance.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire, Congressman Christian Menefee, and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis participated in the event, which marked a significant achievement for Bread of Life. Established in 1992 by pastors Rudy and Juanita Rasmus, the nonprofit has dedicated over three decades to addressing issues related to homelessness, hunger, and health in Houston. The celebration included the announcement of the Rudy and Juanita Rasmus Food Distribution Center.

For Beyoncé and Rowland, who have been linked to the organization since their youth, the reopening signifies another step in their enduring commitment to the city that contributed to their professional growth.

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