March 10, 2026
On May 2nd, volunteers with Megan Thee Stallion’s Pete & Thomas Foundation and Habitat for Humanity began making critical repairs to the homes of older Houston residents in support of Habitat’s Aging in Place program.
The effort to repair 20 homes in Houston kicked off in the South Park neighborhood, where Megan grew up, on what is officially Megan Thee Stallion Day in Houston., This special day was established in 2022 to honor the rapper’s philanthropic work.
Hottie volunteers from the Hotties Helping initiative of the Pete & Tomas Foundation, joined Houston Habitat volunteers to caulk and paint the interiors of older residents. The Hotties eagerly shared their excitement to be involved.
Alivia-Rae Green expressed that being both a Hottie and Habitat volunteer demonstrates being there for your community and allows you to give back in a way that fits you. While local Houston educator, Felicia Woodard, added, “as big as Megan Thee Stallion is she’s still giving to people in her neighborhood that she grew up in, and it’s inspiring.”
Megan is shining a light on the need to create more opportunities for dignified, healthy living among older residents. Nearly 77% of older adults — one of the fastest-growing demographics in America — say they want to remain in their homes long term, according to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies. Yet many live in housing that is either in disrepair or was never designed for mobility, accessibility, or changing health needs.
Home repair recipient, Cheryl, shared that, like many older adults, her family has limited income. Without the support of The Pete & Thomas Foundation and Houston Habitat, it would have taken years to complete all the repairs needed on her home. Cheryl’s home desperately needed a new roof, and her kitchen floor was no longer safe. It means everything to her family for Megan Thee Stallion and Habitat for Humanity to make critical repairs on her home, and the homes of many others.
Through Habitat for Humanity’s Aging in Place program, Houston Habitat, and many other affiliates work in partnership with human services and community-based organizations to identify older homeowners in need of safer living conditions and provide critical home repairs, modifications, and services specific to each homeowner’s lifestyle to help preserve their home, their independence, and quality of life
“There is a strong connection between living in a safe and decent home and positive health outcomes, especially for older adults,” said Adrienne Goolsby, senior vice president of U.S. and Canada at Habitat for Humanity International. “Working together with Megan Thee Stallion and the Pete & Thomas Foundation, we are opening the door to both housing and health equity for older adults and ensuring they can age in place.”
The Pete & Thomas Foundation honors the memory of Megan’s late parents, Holly Thomas and Joseph Pete III. Its housing program supports older adults to ensure they can stay in their homes independently or with loved ones, while staying safe when a natural disaster or emergency hits their community.
“Megan Thee Stallion and the Pete & Thomas Foundation are making a lasting investment that strengthens neighborhoods like South Park,” said Allison Hay, CEO of Houston Habitat for Humanity. “As a Houstonian, she knows what this community means to people. By supporting repair work for senior homeowners, these families will not only be able to age in place with dignity but will also be prepared to withstand future Gulf Coast weather events.”
The project stands as a powerful example of what’s possible when community, compassion, and commitment come together to uplift families who need it most.
