Lumen Flats
Where Support Meets Independence
Lumen Flats is an 18-unit apartment community in Knoxville designed to serve young adults aging out of foster care. In partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Knoxville's Community Development Corporation, each unit will hold a project-based Foster Youth to Independence voucher, providing rent support for eligible young adults ages 18-24 for up to three years. Renovations are underway, and in just a few months, Lumen Flats will open its doors as a place of stability, support, and opportunity.
“80% of youth aging out of foster care in Tennessee will experience homelessness, addiction, trafficking, or incarceration by age 21.”
Built Into Who We Are
What makes this project unique is how it draws on every part of Elmington—from our affordable housing development and design teams to construction, property management, and even our software company.
For us, Lumen Flats isn’t just another project—it’s a reflection of our belief that housing can change lives. By stepping into the foster care space, we’re weaving this mission even deeper into the fabric of who we are as a company.
Get Involved
To make the experience even more meaningful, each resident will be paired with a mentor to help them shop, paint, and decorate their new room.
There are also hands-on ways to get involved, like joining residents for meals, cooking together, and teaching life skills that build confidence and community. These shared experiences are just as important as the roof over their heads.