Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland have reunited in their hometown of Houston to open the Knowles‑Rowland House, a newly redeveloped 31‑unit permanent supportive housing facility designed to help residents experiencing chronic homelessness.
The project transforms the former Knowles‑Rowland Center for Youth, originally built in 1999 with support from Destiny’s Child’s early success, into a modern residential building offering permanent housing and wraparound services. The center had been damaged by Hurricane Harvey and a 2021 fire, prompting redevelopment.
What the Facility Provides
31 permanent supportive housing units, including 16 designed for residents with mobility or sensory impairments.
On‑site services such as case management, mental‑health counseling, substance‑use treatment, life‑skills training, and nutrition assistance, provided through Bread of Life, Inc. and Temenos Community Development Corporation.
Fully subsidized housing through HUD’s Project‑Based Voucher program.
Community & Cultural Significance
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Tina Knowles attended the ribbon‑cutting ceremony at St. John’s Downtown, the church central to their family and Destiny’s Child’s early years. Beyoncé reflected on being baptized at the church, calling the moment “full circle.”
The project continues a decades‑long legacy of community investment by the Knowles and Rowland families, who have supported the site since its original construction. Local leaders — including Houston’s mayor and county officials — praised the initiative as a major step in addressing homelessness in the city.
Funding & Partnerships
The redevelopment was supported by:
Bread of Life, Inc., founded by Pastors Rudy and Juanita Rasmus.
Harris County, which committed $7.2 million in federal recovery funds.
Additional public and private partners contributing to the $13.96 million project.
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