For the first time, peace officers in Houston will now be able to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with mental health crisis resources—part of a newly expanded city ordinance aimed at addressing complex issues on the streets of Downtown and East Downtown.

The new $5.18 million proposal seeks to assist 1,600 people with housing, mental health services, and more.

This Houston non-profit got a major boost from Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: May 8, 2020, 2:36 pmBread of Life, Inc. has been feeding the hungry in our city since 1992 Last week Houstonians Beyoncé and rapper Megan Thee stallion broke the internet with their "Savage Remix," a collaboration that helps a local organization that's been feeding the hungry. And since the COVID-19 crisis started, the help is needed more than ever. Dr. Rudy Rasmus, founder of Bread of Life and pastor from St. John's Downtown, explained the efforts they’ve been making to help families struggling to put food on their tables.