BeyHive blessings were blooming in Houston this week as Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Tina Knowles gave back, celebrating the opening of a housing facility for residents experiencing chronic homelessness with Rumi Carter and Blue Ivy in tow.
On Tuesday, the group attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly redeveloped Knowles-Rowland House, a 31-unit permanent supportive housing facility at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Midtown Houston.
According to FOX 26 Houston, the development transforms the former Knowles-Rowland Center for Youth into a housing community for people who have experienced chronic homelessness, continuing a philanthropic partnership that dates back more than two decades.
The ceremony also brought together local leaders, including Houston Mayor John Whitmire, Congressman Christian Menefee and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis.
The celebration was especially sentimental for Bey, who reflected on her roots at St. John’s, where she was baptized.
“This church was our foundation,” she said, according toUSA Today.”I was baptized right here. I made the choice on my own to be baptized because I felt the spirit here, and I feel the spirit right now,” she added.
Kelly Rowland was equally emotional, praising pastors Rudy and Juanita Rasmus for their lasting legacy while thanking Houston for its unwavering support.
“Thank you to the city of Houston for just being such an anchor for us,” she said. “God bless you, Pastor Rudy and Juanita. Thank you for being relentless and giving so much of yourselves. Look at what God has done.”
Blue Ivy & Rumi Attended The Ceremony
In several posts shared on social media, Blue Ivy, 14, and Rumi Carter, 9, were also seen participating in the ceremony.
Blue, who nearly towered over Bey, rocked a jersey top, belted jeans and heels, while little sister Rumi donned a black dress, cardigan and sneakers.
Knowles-Rowland House Will Provide 31 Permanent Apartments & Supportive Services
Fox 26 Houstonreports that the newly opened Knowles-Rowland House features 31 permanent supportive housing apartments for individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness.
Of those units, 16 are designed to accommodate residents with mobility or sensory impairments.
Bread of Life, a nonprofit affiliated with St. John’s Downtown Church, sponsors the project and provides services addressing homelessness, hunger, and health-related needs, including mental health counseling, case management, and substance abuse treatment.
