**BREAKING NEWS: Pastor Joel Osteen Donates Entire $12.9 Million Bonus to Build Homeless Support Centers in Houston**
In a remarkable act of generosity, Pastor **Joel Osteen** has donated his entire **$12.9 million bonus and sponsorship earnings** to fund the construction of a series of **homeless support centers** in **Houston, Texas**. The initiative, announced at a heartfelt press conference earlier today, will provide **150 permanent housing units** and **300 emergency shelter beds** for individuals and families experiencing homelessness across the city.
Osteen, the senior pastor of Lakewood Church and one of the most recognized faith leaders in the world, spoke with visible emotion as he shared his motivation for the project. *“I have witnessed people struggling to survive the harsh winters in the U.S. without a roof over their heads, and I promised myself that if I ever had the chance, I would step up,”* he said. *“No one should have to sleep outside in that kind of cold.”*
The new facilities, expected to break ground early next year, will include access to **job training programs, counseling services, and meal support**, aiming not only to provide temporary shelter but also to help individuals rebuild their lives. The project will be developed in partnership with local nonprofit organizations and the city of Houston, a region that continues to face rising homelessness rates.
Community leaders and faith-based groups have praised Osteen’s donation as one of the most impactful philanthropic gestures in recent memory. *“This is more than charity—it’s compassion in action,”* said Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.
Osteen concluded his announcement with his trademark message of hope: *“Faith without action means little. My prayer is that this project reminds people that kindness still has power—and that every life matters.”*
With this bold move, Osteen has turned faith into tangible change—bringing warmth, dignity, and hope to Houston’s most vulnerable.
