The Texas Construction News staff writer
HOUSTON — The William A. Lawson Institute for Peace and Prosperity (WALIPP) has broken ground on a new $29.3 million senior housing development in Houston’s Third Ward, bolstered by a $750,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Dallas.
The WALIPP Senior Residences will create 102 units of affordable housing for residents aged 55 and older. The facility is designed to provide supportive services, including a food pantry, health services, and meal programs.
The project is a joint venture between WALIPP, Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS), and Volunteers of America Texas. The $750,000 Affordable Housing Program grant was awarded through Frost Bank, an FHLB Dallas member institution.
“This has been a dream for a long time, and seeing it finally come to life is incredibly meaningful,” said Cheryl Lawson, executive director of WALIPP. “We’re building more than housing—we’re creating a place where our seniors can feel safe, supported and part of something special.”
