On Sat., March 25, more than 100 of Catholic Charities’ donors and supporters attended the Share the Mission Mass & Reception at the Villa de Matel chapel. His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo was the principal celebrant and delivered a homily that echoed the generosity of our donors, as well as the beauty and importance of Catholic […]
Many veterans have difficulty transitioning from the military to civilian life. For women veterans it can be even more challenging. Several have trouble finding or keeping a job because of post-traumatic stress disorder, military sexual trauma, or medical or physical limitations. Many also struggle with being single mothers, face homelessness and need basic essentials such as […]
My name is Lily*, and I am a mother, a grandmother and a military veteran. By the time I found the Catholic Charities program for women veterans, I was living in my van and had lost hope. The road that led me to that point in life was long and difficult. I endured a 22-year […]
Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) awarded a long-term disaster recovery grant to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston (CCGH) in the amount of $367,884. Thanks to the generosity of individuals and families from local parishes across the country who contributed to the second collection offered by The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), CCUSA […]
Ms. C was a long-time client who received emergency assistance over the years for herself and her daughter. During this time she received additional assistance with transportation, food and counseling. Although Ms. C. had long periods of stabilization, she always continued to maintain contact with Catholic Charities and shared her progress and challenges. A few months […]
