04/29/2026
New Hope Housing celebrated the groundbreaking of our newest affordable community for families and individuals. The property will open in Fall 2027 in the historic Acres Homes neighborhood, just off the corner of Bland and Wheatley in northwest Houston.
We proudly announce the building will be named The JHB at Acres Homes in honor of our Founding President and CEO, Joy Horak-Brown, who will step away late this year after more than three decades of visionary leadership. This legacy tribute speaks to Joy’s lasting impact on affordable housing, the city of Houston, and most importantly, New Hope’s residents.
As our 16th affordable housing development, The JHB will offer 103 thoughtfully designed apartment homes, including spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans for individuals and families with limited incomes. This supportive community will include onsite resident services, anchored by a fully equipped in-house clinic led by a dedicated healthcare partner.
The JHB at Acres Homes is New Hope Housing’s first community in this vibrant, rapidly gentrifying neighborhood. Developed during World War I, Acres Homes was known for its large residential sites and, even today, its semi-rural feel.
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