HomeAid Houston nears completion of building for FBWC

Tucked away on a serene, tree-lined campus in Fort Bend County, HomeAid Houston is nearing completion on a new 3,225 sq. ft. building for Fort Bend Women’s Center (FBWC). The newly constructed fourplex will include four beds for domestic abuse and human trafficking survivors in Fort Bend County.

HomeAid is joined by Builder Captains David Bozeman and Greg Wamhoff of Wamhoff Design/Build who have provided pro bono construction management on the project. Co-founder Adrienne Wamhoff shared why this project is meaningful to them: “Wamhoff chose to become a builder captain with HomeAid Houston because we believe in the power of collective efforts to create positive change. Contributing our skills and time to meaningful projects not only uplifts the community but also fosters a sense of purpose and connection among everyone involved. Knowing that these homes will provide a safe place for those in need reaffirms the incredible potential we have to make a difference, one brick a time.”

HomeAid Houston is almost done with the new 3,225 sq. ft. building for the Fort Bend Women’s Center (FBWC).

As the primary Fort Bend County provider of free, integral support services for survivors, FBWC provides a 24-hour emergency shelter and a crisis hotline, as well as long-term support services including counseling, case management, legal advocacy, life skills assistance, children’s services, rape crisis services, rental assistance, and transportation. These services help save lives every single day.

Those who survive domestic violence and access emergency shelters ultimately face barriers to securing affordable housing. A study of residents in domestic violence shelters nationwide found that 84 percent of survivors needed help finding affordable housing.

Since 1983, FBWC has helped over 51,000 survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to heal from the trauma of their abuse and move forward to live independent lives free of violence and fear. All of FBWC’s services are free of charge and open to ALL survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault – regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation or identity – because they believe that every survivor deserves the chance to thrive. To access information regarding services, call 281-342-HELP.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, HomeAid Houston’s core construction programs facilitate the construction or renovation of homeless shelters utilizing the pro bono construction resources of members of the Greater Houston Builders Association and its trades to save homeless service providers from 45-100% of construction costs.

Since 2003, HomeAid Houston has completed 78 projects which house over 5,000 homeless men, women, and children annually.