Affordable and attainable housing remains one of North Texas’ most pressing challenges. As rental costs rise and families struggle to find stable homes, solutions can feel out of reach. Agape Resource & Assistance Center is proving that tangible solutions are possible.
“We know the housing crisis in North Texas can feel impossible to solve,” said Janet Collinsworth, Executive Director. “Jericho Village is proof that with collaboration, thoughtful planning, and wraparound support, we can create communities where families can thrive.”
Located at 511 West Brown Street in Wylie, Texas, Jericho Village sits on a 2.46-acre site across from childcare and an elementary school, just minutes from downtown Wylie and Collin College. The community features 38 mixed-income rental homes within nine quadruplex-style buildings, along with a community center, playground, community garden, and outdoor living areas, all designed to foster connection and support among residents. Rental rates are based on income, ensuring accessibility for families working toward stability and independence.
Residents will have access to wraparound services, including childcare, transportation assistance, workforce development, financial literacy training, and counseling. The first residents are expected to move in by the end of 2025.
Community members and businesses are invited to participate by adopting a tree, dedicating it in honor of a loved one, special occasion, or business. Each adopted tree will include a personalized plaque, leaving a lasting legacy. Adopt-a-tree here.
This project is made possible through the generosity and partnership of the Texas Trees Foundation, whose dedication to greener, healthier, and more resilient communities is helping bring life and beauty to Jericho Village. Special thanks to ORIX Corporation USA and One Earth One Chance for funding support, making the vision of a thriving, tree-filled community a reality.
About Agape Resource & Assistance Center
Located in East Plano, Texas, the Agape Resource & Assistance Center helps women, moms, and their children facing situational homelessness. With the support of caseworkers and counselors, residents typically stay six months to a year, gaining the skills, strength, and stability for self-sufficiency. www.hope4agape.org
About Jericho Village
Jericho Village is Agape’s visionary attainable housing initiative — a mixed-income community integrating affordable rental homes with on-site support services. Designed to foster sustainable living and economic mobility, Jericho Village offers a replicable model for inclusive urban development across North Texas. www.hope4agape.org/jerichovillage
About Texas Trees Foundation
The Texas Trees Foundation champions healthier, greener, and more resilient communities through urban forestry. Their leadership in sustainability and environmental equity ensures future generations benefit from thriving urban forests. www.texastrees.org
About ORIX Corporation USA
ORIX Group (ORIX Corporation TSE: 8591; NYSE: IX) was established in 1964 and has grown from its roots in leasing in Japan to become a global, diverse, and unique corporate group. Today, it is active around the world in financing and investment, life insurance, banking, asset management, real estate, concession, environment and energy, automobile-related services, industrial/ICT equipment, ships and aircraft. Since expanding outside of Japan in 1971, ORIX Group has grown its business globally and now operates in around 30 countries and regions across the world with approximately 34,000 people. ORIX Group unites globally around its Purpose: “Finding Paths. Making Impact.” combining diverse expertise and innovative thinking to help our world develop in a sustainable way.
For more details, please visit our website: https://www.orix.co.jp/grp/en/
How you can help
Adopt a Tree – Dedicate a tree in honor of someone special.
Donate – Support Agape’s mission to provide safe, stable housing and empowerment programs.
Volunteer – Join community events that build hope and sustainability.
Visit www.hope4agape.org to get involved.
