“I have been helped, found a place to stay, get off those streets,” one resident told KVUE.
AUSTIN, Texas — A new apartment complex in North Austin will help put a roof over the heads of people who have experienced homelessness.
The Espero Rutland had its grand opening on Wednesday. It will be run by nonprofit Caritas of Austin and house 171 residents who were formerly living on the streets.
The complex includes studio-style apartments that are income-based. Rent is never more than 30% of a resident’s monthly income. It’s funded through private investors and City of Austin bonds.
“When you haven’t had that and all of the sudden you have place where you can be safe, it makes a huge difference,” Kathryn Quinn, president and CEO of Caritas of Austin, said.
Felicia Perkins is a resident at Espero Rutland.
“I have been helped, found a place to stay get off those streets,” she said. “With that being said, I get …