Celebrating Renovation Milestones in Bay City and Houston Communities

BAY CITY and HOUSTON, Texas — National Church Residences proudly celebrates the successful completion of property renovations at a pair of affordable housing communities for older adults —Tejas Cove in Bay City and Evening Star in Houston, Texas. Made possible through the 2022 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), these projects ensure safe, comfortable, and modern homes for older and disabled adults.

Tejas Cove: On December 10, Tejas Cove residents, community leaders and partners gathered to mark the completion of renovations to the 61-apartment housing community. The event was highlighted by a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Mayor Robert Nelson of Bay City, honoring the collaboration that brought these improvements to life. One of the highlights was hearing a moving testimonial from a resident who shared his incredible story of overcoming homelessness and the gratitude he feels for having his own living space after applying for housing five years ago. His journey is a powerful reminder of the impact we can achieve together.

Renovations at Tejas Cove include:

• Energy-efficient appliances to reduce utility costs
• Accessible spaces enhancing safety and comfort for residents
• A newly designed outdoor garden fostering community connection

Financial partners for Tejas Cove included National Equity Fund and Mercy Community Capital, whose support was instrumental in realizing this transformation.

Evening Star: The celebrations continued December 11 at Evening Star, where residents and partners came together to commemorate upgrades to the 62-apartment housing community. Demonstrating the diversity and inclusivity of the community, the celebratory lunch was translated into five languages—English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and Spanish—ensuring that all residents could share in the moment.

Renovations at Evening Star include:

• Modern energy-efficient appliances for sustainable living
• Thoughtfully designed accessible spaces for residents’ ease of movement
• An inviting outdoor garden for relaxation and social gatherings

Financial partners Enterprise Community Partners and Bank OZK played key roles in bringing this renovation to completion, demonstrating their commitment to affordable housing solutions for older adults in Texas.

 A Collaborative Team Effort

Both celebrations reflect the mission and values of National Church Residences—to ensure older and disabled adults have access to quality, affordable housing. These milestones were made possible through the tireless efforts of staff, financial partners, residents and local leadership who worked together to overcome challenges, embrace community needs and deliver exceptional outcomes.

“From coordinating with translators to ensuring every resident felt included, to the stunning visuals of the renovations and gardens, these events were a beautiful representation of teamwork and dedication,” said Brittany Prade, regional manager of affordable housing in Texas.

Capturing the Moments

The joy and gratitude of these events were captured by My Dear Annie Photography, showcasing the vibrancy and spirit of the residents and communities:

• Tejas Cove Photos: https://mydearanniephotography.pixieset.com/tejascove/
• Evening Star Photos: https://mydearanniephotography.pixieset.com/eveningstar/

 About National Church Residences

Originating from a Christian commitment of service, National Church Residences provides an array of health care services and a variety of housing options to 65,000 seniors. The nonprofit organization is driven by a vision to scale for mission impact by advancing better living for 100,000 seniors by 2030, wherever they call home. With more than 350 communities across the United States, it is the nation’s largest nonprofit provider of affordable senior housing and the largest manager of service coordinators. The organization also offers a variety of additional senior living options, home and community-based services, as well as permanent supportive housing for the formerly homeless and disabled. For more information, visit us at NationalChurchResidences.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.