Fort Worth Housing Solutions and partners are excited to announce the opening of Casa de Los Sueños, an affordable housing project catering to families with children experiencing homelessness. The development is the first of its kind in Fort Worth, and includes additional professional, educational and health-related services for its residents.
Situated on the former site of Express Inn motel (8401 West Freeway) in the Las Vegas Trail neighborhood, the 55-unit affordable housing community will feature 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom layouts. Fort Worth Housing Solutions partnered with Ojala Holdings on the remodel. The project was funded through various donors, including Tarrant County, the City of Fort Worth and private donations.
“Casa de Los Sueños is truly a collaboration of valued partners that care deeply about the present and future of our community,” FWHS President Mary-Margaret Lemons said. “We appreciate the county and the city for trusting us with their investments, as well as vision of our local leaders.”
“The Texas Capital Foundation is proud to partner with Fort Worth Housing Solutions on the redevelopment of Casa de Los Sueños, which will increase access to safe and affordable housing for some of the most vulnerable members of our community,” said Effie Dennison, Head of Community Development and Corporate Social Responsibility at Texas Capital. “We are dedicated to empowering the communities we serve through the pillars of Live, Learn and Lift and thanks to partners like Fort Worth Housing we can join forces to make a positive impact for our fellow Texans.”
The property serves families with children younger than 18 years old, as homeless in Fort Worth has surged in recent years.
“Our shelters are overcrowded,” Lemons said. “We had families with children that were sleeping in cars, and in situations that we just haven’t seen at this frequency and at this rate. As a community, we understand that having a stable home impacts education, food security and those aspects that children need to grow and reach their potentials.”
Casa de los Sueños is celebrating its grand opening on Dec. 11 at 4 p.m.
