Temenos CDC History

Temenos has been building permanent supportive housing since 2006, with the first property, Knowles Temenos Place Apartments (Temenos I), at 1719 Gray St. Since that time, Temenos has built two additional properties, Temenos II and Temenos III. Temenos CDC properties are located in the Downtown, Midtown and East End areas of Houston. All three neighborhoods are undergoing significant revitalization. Therefore the presence of the Temenos properties to help alleviate the challenges of homelessness is vital.

Temenos CDC Founders

RUDY & JUANITA RASMUS

“Hope happens one smile
at a time” - Rudy R.

A Vision For Change

Sixteen years ago Rudy and Juanita Rasmus formed Temenos Community Development Corporation following the devastation and loss caused by Hurricane Katrina. Tina Knowles-Lawson and Beyoncé helped with the initial funding for the first housing project and Temenos CDC has been growing ever since.

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Vice President of Housing and Community Development

Sandra Robicheaux

Brief Background

With over 15 years of experience in property management, Sandra Robicheaux is the Senior Vice President of Housing and Community Development at Temenos Community Development Corporation, which provides affordable housing and supportive services to low-income and homeless individuals and families. She holds multiple certifications from the National Center for Housing Management, including Tax Credits Specialist, Certified Manager of Housing, and Certified Manager of Maintenance.

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Meet Our Amazing Staff

Board Members Emeritus

Rudy Rasmus
Founder/Board Member Emeritus

Juanita Rasmus
Board Member Emeritus

Yvette Tarrant
Board Member Emeritus

Board Members

Fr. Melvin Gray
Secretary

Marcus Thomas
Chair

Roger Curtis
Board Member/Resident

Darryl Boudreaux
Board Member/Resident

Leadership Team

Tiandra Tarrant
Director of Grants and Compliance

Madelyn Wages
Special Projects Manager

Shannon Fyfe
Director of Supportive Services

Resident Quotes

M. Johnson, TI Resident

“The prospect of my own apartment was exciting. The delay caused by Hurricane Ike made me anxious. I said to myself, when are they going to be completed. Finally, the day before Thanksgiving 2009, I moved into Temenos.”

M. Campbell, TI Resident

“Since being laid off from what I considered a good job, quickly things began to spiral downward. House, car, and even reasonable living were not affordable, until Knowles-Temenos Place Apartments.”

S. Marshall, TII Resident

“Wanting to regain my life back and starting at a new beginning, I found hope. A place where I can rebuild myself and gain a foundation.”

Temenos Employees