No Halo News · Sourced development
Bread of Life opened 31 permanent supportive-housing apartments for chronically homeless Houstonians
Bread of Life’s $13.96 million Knowles-Rowland House provides 31 single-room apartments paired with on-site support for people who have experienced chronic homelessness. Sixteen apartments were designed for residents with mobility or sensory needs. Temenos Community Development Corporation supplies case management, counseling, substance-use treatment and life-skills support, while referrals come through the Coalition for the Homeless.
Status matters. This page records a sourced development, not a completed No Halo investigation. An allegation is not a finding. Dismissals, settlements, judgments, corrections and final outcomes remain distinct.
Donor relevance
Why this matters
The development adds accessible permanent housing with on-site services designed to improve housing retention among people with long histories of homelessness and significant behavioral-health or support needs.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
Defender Network reported the project’s cost, unit count, accessibility features and service model and interviewed Bread of Life leaders. Service arrangements involving Temenos and the Coalition for the Homeless were also described in the report.
Evidence limits
What remains unverified
No Halo has not independently confirmed current occupancy, resident selection, operating costs, the reported organization-wide service totals or long-term housing-retention outcomes.
Right of reply
Organization response
Former Executive Director Rudy Rasmus said the model begins by stabilizing residents with basic necessities and support. Incoming CEO Claudia Dixon discussed the range of circumstances that can lead people to seek housing and food assistance.
Classification
How No Halo records this event
Event type: Operational Expansion. Current state: Reported. No Halo preserves the current procedural state rather than treating every mention as a finding.
Published October 22, 2026 · Last verified October 23, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.