Houston's officially the poorest big city in the US, with a higher poverty rate than any other major metro area. This isn't just a number; it means a lot of our neighbors are struggling to make ends meet.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 4 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
An additional $325,000.00 in grant funds was allocated to The Salvation Army for homeless services.
Children and families in need of furniture benefit directly, along with the environment through reduced landfill waste.
Potentially, the program's effectiveness and reach if funding is insufficient or if schools are unaware of its services.
Concerns were raised about the long-term funding and effectiveness of the "My Brother's Keeper" program. Some schools were unaware of its active status, and there were questions about its co-ed expansion and measurable impact.