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1524 South IH35
Suite 310
Austin, Texas 78704
Phone: 512.916.0508
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Houston's First SRO Housing
Developer
"Because we all deserve a place
to call home -
a roof over our heads,
a comfortable place to lie down each night,
and the opportunity for hope in our lives."
MISSION
New Hope’s core purpose is
to create life-stabilizing affordable apartment homes with a sense of dignity
for adults who live singly on limited incomes. New Hope is committed to the
development and operation of single room occupancy (SRO) efficiency apartments
with enhanced access to social services. Their mission is to stabilize lives
through permanent SRO housing. Their ambitious vision is to develop and
operate supportive single room occupancy (SRO) communities for more than 1,000
adults by 2020.
ABOUT NEW
HOPE HOUSING, INC.
New Hope offers a holistic
approach to community development:
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Affordable housing to
adults who live alone on low incomes
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Efficiency apartment
homes with a private bath, microwave, and small refrigerator, and the use of
attractive communal living areas and gardens at a cost of around $400 per
month including utilities and cable television connection
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A Resident Services
Program that includes holiday celebrations, frequent community activities,
and information and referral to legal services, financial planning
assistance, health and nutritional courses, as well as transportation to
off-site providers.
New Hope was founded with
the conviction that a crisp, clean external environment facilitates internal
change. It began in 1993 to develop and operate efficiency apartment housing
stock and are widely recognized as having established the model for SRO housing
in the State of Texas. Today, New Hope is an award-winning organization and the
pioneer in the effort to build affordable SRO housing in Houston. It is fully
dedicated to offering more than residents might expect from a SRO dwelling that
leases for approximately $400 per month, including utilities and cable
television access.
Since inception New Hope has offered quality supportive SRO housing to more than
5,400 people, many who ultimately transition to market-rate housing or reconnect
with family. New Hope serves adults who live singly on limited incomes. If
employed, many earn no more than the $7.25/hour minimum wage. The population
served by New Hope finds it difficult, if not impossible, to cover market-rate
housing costs and other basic living expenses. Residents include veterans, the
elderly, students, those with minor disabilities, individuals overcoming
substance abuse, and the formerly homeless.
New Hope has a proven business model for developing debt-free SRO properties
that operate in the black, with rental income covering building operating costs
and a long-term replacement reserve. New Hope has contributed significantly to
the community of organizations working to revitalize Houston’s inner city by
providing a practical and proven solution to the affordable housing crisis.
To date, New Hope owns and manages three buildings: the 129-unit Hamilton Street
Residence, the 57-unit 1414 Congress SRO, and the 133-unit Canal Street
Apartments, our newest property and Houston’s first SRO in a neighborhood.
New Hope is the best example of the private sector working with the public
sector to meet Houston’s critical housing needs.
PROPERTIES
Houston’s First SRO: Hamilton Street Residence
Established in 1995, this 129-unit building is located at 320 Hamilton Street
(02) - 100 feet from Minute Maid Park.
Houston's Second SRO:
1414 Congress
The 57-unit 1414 Congress SRO is closed for an intensive renovation and will
reopen in early 2010.
  Canal
Street Apartments
The 133-unit Canal Street Apartments is located at 2821 Canal Street (03), one
block east
of Mama Ninfa’s original Mexican restaurant in Houston’s historic Second
Ward/East End. Canal is Houston’s first SRO located in a neighborhood.
New Hope’s Fourth SRO:
Brays Crossing
New Hope Housing at Brays Crossing will be a 149-unit SRO, a deep renovation of
a former apartment/hotel. Brays will be located at 6311 Gulf Freeway and is
scheduled to open in early 2010.
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Schematic
Bray's Crossing features beautiful metal
screens, depicted above, by California artist, Carmen Lomas Garza.
New Hope’s Fifth SRO: Sakowitz
Apartments
We intend to make Sakowitz Apartments our first ever 'green' SRO community. This
166-unit new construction apartment community is located at 2300 Sakowitz Street
in the Fifth Ward/Denver Harbor area. Sakowitz is scheduled to open in late
2010.
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Schematic
CATCHING THE COMMUNITY'S
ATTENTION
Recent recognition
for New Hope’s Canal Street Apartments includes:
Awards
2009 Urban Land Institute Houston Development of Distinction Award
2008 Bank of America Neighborhood Builder. This honor carries with it a $200,000
unrestricted grant and executive leadership training.
2006 Innovation Award, CDC Association of Greater Houston
Outstanding Community Organization, 2006, Texas Homeless Network
2006 Mayor’s Proud Partner, Keep Houston Beautiful
AIA/Houston Design Award 2006
Finalist, Houston Business Journal Landmark Award 2006
Semi-Finalist, The I. Donald Terner Prize for Innovation and Leadership in
Affordable Housing 2006
East End Chamber of Commerce 2005 Amigo Award
Newspaper Articles
Houston Chronicle, December 29, 2008, “Making a Difference New Hope in
low-income housing / Nonprofit developer fights stereotypes with top designs”
Houston Business Journal, November 24-30, 2006, Residential Real Estate
Briefs, “New Hope Housing gets double honors”
Houston Chronicle, October 18, 2006, “Ultimate Places 2006: Inexpensive
Housing” Canal has become a neighborhood jewel... so architecturally interesting
that the project won a top design award.”
Houston Chronicle, April 17, 2006, AIA Design Awards, “An Architectural
Gem On A Shoestring Budget”
The Dallas Morning News, April 14, 2006, “Houston offers model on
housing the poor”
Houston Chronicle, February 25, 2006, HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson
visits Canal Street Apartments
Houston Chronicle, December 24, 2005, “East End renaissance. Two
developments enhance life for neighborhood residents without displacing any.”
Magazine Articles
TexasArchitect, March/April 2007,"Canal Street Catalyst"
(click to download a PDF)
Affordable Housing Finance, April 2006 - a national publication
TexasArchitect, January/February 2006, “Low-Income Housing Brings 'New
Hope' to Residents of Houston’s Second Ward”
Houston House & Home, December 2005, “High Design, Low Rent, New Hope -
Affordable Housing Has Arrived In Style”
More Information
For
more information, visit New Hope Housing's
website.
New Hope Housing, Inc.
1117 Texas Avenue
Houston, Texas 77002
Phone: 713-222-0290
Fax: 713-222-7770
Email: info@newhopehousing.com
You may mail your donation to:
Joy Horak-Brown
Executive Director
New Hope Housing, Inc.
1117 Texas Avenue
Houston, Texas 77002
A
very special thanks to the entire New Hope Housing staff for all of their outstanding work!
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