HISD opens seventh Sunrise Center in central Houston with food, clothing and health resources

Houston Independent School District has opened its seventh and final Sunrise Center in a former elementary school near downtown where families can now access a variety of services in a one-stop shop.

The opening concludes the rollout of the Sunrise Centers, a $12 million project launched by Superintendent Mike Miles that provides students and families with food, clothing, health care, mental health support and job training, among other services, through partnerships with community organizations. The need for such centers stems from the growing toll of poverty, violence and mental health challenges facing students, Miles said.