Oprah's $10M Houston project: 65 homes, center opens 8 years later

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What happened

In 2005, Oprah Winfrey committed $10 million to help create Angel Lane in Houston for hurricane evacuees.

The project eventually provided 65 furnished homes to displaced families.

Key facts

  • In 2005, Oprah Winfrey committed $10 million to help create Angel Lane in Houston for hurricane evacuees.
  • The project eventually provided 65 furnished homes to displaced families.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:42:35 UTC.

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