Monthly Archives: October 2016

Catholic Charities, Habitat for Humanity and Interfaith Ministries Host Summit to Focus on Affordable Housing Crisis

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Catholic Charities, Habitat for Humanity and Interfaith Ministries Host Summit to Focus on Innovative Ways Faith-based Organizations Can Address the Affordable Housing Crisis Religious and community leaders will share innovative ways to address Greater Houston’s affordable housing crisis Nov. 15 during the first-ever Faith and Affordable Housing Summit, hosted by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese […]

Blessed Beginnings Receives Zeal for Growth Award

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The Texas Pregnancy Care Network (TPCN) awarded Catholic Charities’ Blessed Beginnings program the Zeal for Growth Award for 163% growth in the amounts of services to clients. Staff members from the Catholic Charities program attended the TPCN’s annual reception to accept the award. The Catholic Charities’ Blessed Beginnings Pregnancy and Parenting Educational Center supports mothers and fathers of […]

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Deacon Sam Dell’Olio Honored with 2016 Beacon of Hope Award

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Catholic Charities celebrated 34 years of continuous service to Galveston County and honored Deacon Sam Dell’Olio during the Oct. 27 Beacon of Hope Reception at the Galveston Yacht Club. “We help people who face the daily challenges of making ends meet as well as individuals and families devastated by natural disasters,” said Elizabeth Kinard, Catholic […]

Elizabeth’s Story: “A better chapter of our lives begins”

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After immigrating to the United States when she was a little girl, Elizabeth later met who she thought was a nice guy she was going to start a family with. But that guy turned out to be a source of physical and emotional pain that led Elizabeth to feelings of fear, hopelessness and worthlessness. At […]