Starts Right Here apartments for at-risk youth open in November, tell me about this news in (https://www.kcci.com/article/starts-right-here-apartments-for-at-risk-youth-open-in-november/73748895)
16-09-2026
The news report covers the upcoming opening of the “STAY” housing project by Starts Right Here in Des Moines, Iowa:
- Purpose and Audience: The project is designed to support at-risk young adults aged 18 to 24 who need assistance transitioning into independence. It will offer 18 studio apartments alongside educational and classroom spaces where residents can complete schooling, develop life skills, and receive mentorship.
- Timeline and Delay: The apartments were originally scheduled to open in August, but the opening was pushed to November 16 due to unexpected construction hurdlesincluding major roofing issuesand rising building costs that led to a $2.5 million funding gap.
- Current Status: Leadership, including founder Will Keeps and operations director Jeremy Orcutt, confirmed that the 18 apartment units and an initial set of classrooms are on track for the November 16 opening. They are actively fundraising to cover the remaining balance to finish the rest of the educational facility and community spaces by January.