Beyoncé’s philanthropic work in Houston began years before the launch of BeyGOOD. In 2006, the singer donated $2 million toward the construction of the Knowles-Temenos Place Apartments, a 42-unit housing complex created for people experiencing homelessness.
The donation came in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, when Houston was dealing with the impact of thousands of displaced people arriving in the city. Rather than focusing only on short-term relief, Beyoncé’s contribution helped fund a permanent housing project.
