DEVELOPMENT 16 duplexes taking shape in Conroe to house at-risk youth
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Angel Reach Village is under construction in Conroe to house at-risk youth ages 16-24 who are aging out of foster care. Phase 1 includes 16 duplexes with 32 beds .
Each unit spans 550 square feet .
BY ANNA LOTZ
The Signorelli Co. and its team have contributed $2.2 million in donations, services and expertise toward the project, according to the release. “Our purpose of creating better places to enrich lives and lifestyles was truly ful lled through this part- nership with Angel Reach,” Danny Signorelli, president and CEO of The Signorelli Co., said in the release. Radach said Angel Reach received 35 referrals, or requests for assis- tance, in February alone with a waiting list of 15 youth to help. “I wish there wasn’t that kind of a need,” she said. “The housing part of it is just the beginning, because the transitional living program services— the wrap-around services—really help ll some of those gaps and needs that the kids have.” Beyond housing, Angel Reach also provides case management services
Conroe-based nonpro t Angel Reach is responding to the need for housing at-risk youth by constructing Angel Reach Village, a community in Conroe. The 16 duplexes in Angel Reach Village are expected to open around August with infrastructure and utilities complete as of late March, Angel Reach Executive Director Jean Radach said. Angel Reach, a Conroe faith- based organization assisting youth ages 16-24 who are aging out of foster care and at risk of homelessness, broke ground on the village alongside The Signorelli Co. in October 2021. According to a March 22 news release from The Signorelli Co., First America Homes had begun construction on the rst eight duplexes. The additional duplexes will be constructed by HomeAid and Grace- point Homes, Radach said.
Village expected to open in August
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and helps residents with transporta- tion, life skills classes, tutoring and counseling; receiving their driver’s license; earning a GED certi cate; and nding a job, Radach said. A second phase is also planned
3.216 acres from the city of Conroe for $500 in May 2022, according to previous reporting. “We’ll get Phase 1 ... up and running and make sure that we have the program and the support system wrapped around the housing before we start on Phase 2,” Radach said.
to expand the village, Radach said. Angel Reach purchased
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