Thanks to the support of the Greater Houston community, Catholic Charities was selected as a 2017 Halliburton Hometown Hero in partnership with the Houston Texans. Through the Hometown Hero Program, members of the greater Houston community were invited to nominate a local charity that is going above and beyond to make the community a better […]
Despite the stormy weather, hundreds of supporters helped the Mamie George Community Center (MGCC) raise $54,000 at its 4th Annual Pancake Festival on Sat., June 24 to benefit Catholic Charities’ program services in Fort Bend County. Featuring all-you-can-eat pancakes for $5, the festival attracted 360 attendees to enjoy pancakes, crafts, activities for the kids, and live entertainment […]
Each year, thousands of women experiencing an unexpected pregnancy choose life for their babies. But choosing life is just the beginning. It’s tough being a parent – especially when you’re young, on your own, and money is tight. But, Catholic Charities’ Blessed Beginnings Pregnancy and Parenting Life Center is there for women like Leticia. Leticia […]
Mamie George Community Center to Host 4th Annual Pancake Festival June 24, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Mamie George Community Center (MGCC) will host its 4th Annual Pancake Festival Sat., June 24, to benefit program services in Fort Bend County. MGCC, a program of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston serving Fort Bend […]
Catholic Charities Advocated on Behalf of Women Veterans in Austin and Washington, D.C. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston thanks Texas legislators for recently passing a bill that officially designates June 12 as Texas Women Veterans Day. The bill was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday. Texas has the highest number of women veterans […]
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will once again celebrate World Refugee Day this month. The mission of World Refugee Day Houston is to raise awareness, honor refugees, and show gratitude to the many Houstonians who have welcomed refugees for more than 40 years. The Houston Refugee Consortium will honor and recognize refugees’ courage and […]
A few months ago, Joe*, a man in his early 40s came in to the Mamie George Community Center for the first time asking for assistance for food. He was unemployed and looking for jobs without much luck. He applied to several local restaurants and Walmart, but he was either continually rejected or did not […]
