Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Tina Knowles came together in Houston on Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of the Knowles-Rowland House, a housing initiative designed to provide stability and support for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
THE WORD:
- Opening date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
- Attendees: Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Tina Knowles attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Purpose: The facility provides permanent supportive housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
- Housing: The development includes 31 residential units, with 16 designed to accommodate people with mobility or sensory impairments.
- Support services: Residents will have access to case management, mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment and other resources.
The trio attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of the project, which transforms the former Knowles-Rowland Center for Youth into a permanent supportive housing facility. The development aims to provide residents with more than a place to live by connecting them with resources to help support their long-term well-being. <Cite refs={[“turn921911search1”,“turn921911search13”]}/>
The building has a long history of community service. Originally constructed in 1999 as a gymnasium and youth center, it was named after Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland, longtime supporters of the nonprofit Bread of Life. The property later sustained damage from Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and a fire in 2021 before being redeveloped into housing. <Cite refs={[“turn921911search9”,“turn921911search13”]}/>
The Knowles-Rowland House features 31 residential units, including 16 apartments specifically designed to accommodate individuals with mobility or sensory impairments. The project is intended to address housing insecurity by offering residents a stable place to live alongside access to essential services. <Cite refs={[“turn921911search1”,“turn921911search15”]}/>
Through a partnership with Temenos Community Development Corporation, residents will have access to case management, mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, life skills training and nutrition assistance. The housing is designed to help residents work toward greater stability while receiving support tailored to their needs. <Cite refs={[“turn921911search9”,“turn921911search13”]}/>
The project is sponsored by Bread of Life, Inc., a Houston-based nonprofit focused on addressing homelessness, hunger and other community needs. The redevelopment also received $7.2 million in federal recovery funding from Harris County, according to published reports. <Cite refs={[“turn921911search6”,“turn921911search4”]}/>
The opening marks a major milestone for a project that has been years in the making. For Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Tina Knowles, the initiative reflects a continued connection to their hometown and efforts to support people facing housing challenges.
With the Knowles-Rowland House now officially opening its doors, the project adds another resource to Houston’s efforts to provide permanent housing and support services for residents experiencing chronic homelessness. <Cite refs={[“turn921911search1”,“turn921911search9”]}/>
