Oprah Winfrey donated $10 million to Houston’s Angel Lane project in 2005; by 2014, it had 65 homes and a community center
Oprah Winfrey’s $10 million contribution helped build 65 homes for families displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in Houston.
On August 20, 2014, a community center opened in southwest Houston's Angel Lane. According to the 5 Corners District notice, Habitat for Humanity built 65 homes, landscaped and furnished for hurricane-affected families, while four lots were set aside for the community center. The project, initiated in collaboration with Oprah Winfrey's Angel Network, Habitat for Humanity, and the city of Houston, aimed to address displacement caused by the 2005 hurricanes.
Oprah Winfrey personally donated $10 million, with the Angel Network raising an additional $5 million. Habitat for Humanity, as the interest-free lender, built and furnished the houses, while the City of Houston provided down payment assistance. Construction began in late 2005, and residents moved into their homes by February 2006.
By November 2013, the neighborhood comprised 65 homes, though the community center remained unfinished. The project faced delays due to disputes over architects and budget constraints. The Houston Area Urban League, after taking over development efforts, finalized a 4,550-square-foot facility in December 2012, pending permit approval in July 2013.
The grand opening ceremony took place in September 2013, with the Urban League managing the center's operations.
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