Homeless center in Houston’s East Downtown serves more than 420 people in first three months

In Houston’s East Downtown, a large residential service center for homeless people has been in operation for about three months. It’s intended to provide a path from the streets into housing — but capacity is limited.

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In Houston’s East Downtown, a new residential service center for homeless people — known simply as “419” by local officials — sits on the bustling Emancipation Avenue, near a light rail stop.

Early in the morning, people walk to and from the residential service center, across four lanes of traffic…

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