New Hope Housing Avenue J Groundbreaking. From left: Michael M. “Mack” Fowler, New Hope Housing Chairman Emeritus; Mayor Sylvester Turner, City of Houston; Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Harris County; Joy Horak-Brown, New Hope Housing President and CEO; and Senator Carol Alvarado, Texas State Senate District 6.
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First Affordable Housing Community to Break Ground Since COVID-19
New Hope Housing Building Community for Working Poor Families
Jason lost his job during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the country began to shut down to curb the spread of the virus, businesses closed, some permanently. Many people lost their jobs. They then lost their ability to afford their rent, among other basic essentials. Jason – like many others – now faces eviction and the possibility of becoming homeless. He does not know where to turn for help.
