Our Vision:
People of faith helping people in need achieve self-sufficiency and live with dignity.
Our Mission:
Catholic Charities, guided by God’s love, assists people by providing caring and compassionate services and advocating for social justice.
What Does Catholic Charities Do?
For more than 80 years, Catholic Charities has provided food, clothing, shelter and a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds. We also promote social justice, serving as a voice for the poor and vulnerable.
Annually, we provide help and create hope for thousands of people as they create better lives for themselves and their families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Catholic Charities serves anyone in the Greater Galveston-Houston region who needs us, from any religious background and from all walks of life.
What is Catholic Charities?
For 80 years, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has provided food, clothing, shelter and a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds. We also promote social justice, serving as a voice for the poor and vulnerable. We provide services to more than 85,000 people annually in the Greater Houston region as they create better lives for themselves and their families.
Does Catholic Charities only serve Catholics?
We serve people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds, not just Catholics.
Are you the Church?
While we are a faith-based organization, we are not the church. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides human and social services to the Greater Houston region and surrounding areas. We do, however, collaborate with the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and local parishes to address the needs in our community.
What areas do you serve?
We serve individuals and families in the ten counties throughout the southeastern area of Texas: Galveston, Harris, Austin, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Grimes, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Walker and Waller.
Where are you located?
We currently have offices in Harris County, Fort Bend County and Galveston County.
What services do you provide?
We have a range of programs that provide basic needs (food, clothing, emergency assistance, etc.), counseling, parenting education, services for seniors, women veterans and much more!
How is Catholic Charities and its programs funded?
Catholic Charities is funded by multiple sources: government and foundation grants, the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, individual and private donors (see our donor privacy policy), contributions from special events, program service fees and more. As a United Way agency and a member of Catholic Charities USA, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston also receives financial support from those agencies as well.
Are you supported by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston?
We do receive some funding from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, mainly through the Diocesan Service Fund (DSF); however, this only covers about 2% of our annual budget. Our Annual Operating Budget is primarily funded by state and federal grants and generous donations from foundations, corporations and individuals.
I need help. What do I do?
If you are in need of assistance, please call our main number at 713.526.4611, or visit our contact us page to see how we may best serve you.
You can also call 2-1-1 or visit www.unitedwayhouston.org/our-211-helpline to be connected to an agency that may be able to provide assistance.
Do you have to be Catholic to work at Catholic Charities?
Of course not. In fact, many of our employees are not Catholic.
If you’re interested in working with us, view open positions and apply online here.
How can I help?
There are so many ways you can make an impact on the people Catholic Charities serves!
Make a donation online, donate your vehicle, shop online, and more!
You can also sign up to be a volunteer! Sign up now!
Nationally Recognized Nonprofit
We are accredited by the Better Business Bureau, and also the recipient of the 2019 BBB Winner of Distinction for Nonprofits, and the 2015 BBB Pinnacle Award for Nonprofits. We are a member agency of the United Way of Greater Houston and a member of Catholic Charities USA, one of the largest private networks of social services providers in the country.
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Poverty is happening in our community and it’s closer than you think.
YOU CAN COUNT ON US!
In the past year, over 4 million plus pounds of food were distributed to families facing hunger right here in our community.
During Poverty Awareness Month, we’re shedding light on the realities families face every day and how compassion in action can make a difference.
Learn more and see how you can help:
👉catholiccharities.org/Poverty/
💙Through Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, hope is reaching those who need it most.
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Love is in the air — and so is hope. 💕💕💕
❤️This Valentine season, celebrate early with a night that gives back. Mission of Love brings together hearts for an unforgettable evening supporting families in need across our community.
✨Seats are still available!
Reserve yours today and turn your Valentine plans into something meaningful. ▶️CatholicCharities.org/MissionofLove
✨ Looking to make a difference in 2026? ✨
Start the year with purpose by joining Heroes of Hope, our monthly giving program. Your consistent support helps families in need find stability and hope all year long.
✅ Why become a monthly giver?
🔹Create lasting change
🔹Provide reliable support for vital programs
🔹Make this year truly meaningful
👉 Sign up today: https://catholiccharities.org/give-monthly/
Be a hero. Bring hope. 💙
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🙏 A core teaching of our faith calls us to care first for those most in need.
The Preferential Option for the Poor reminds us that how we treat the most vulnerable reflects our commitment to Christ’s call to love and serve.
At Catholic Charities, we live this teaching every day by walking alongside individuals and families facing poverty.
✨ Learn more and discover how you can help
👉 https://catholiccharities.org/Poverty/
#PovertyAwarenessMonth #CatholicSocialTeaching #FaithInAction #CCharitiesGHTX
Poverty is happening in our community and it’s closer than you think.
During Poverty Awareness Month, we’re shedding light on the realities families face every day and how compassion in action can make a difference.
Learn more and see how you can help:
👉 catholiccharities.org/Poverty/
We are incredibly grateful to Montgomery County Community Foundation - MCCFoundation TX for this meaningful gift in support of our counseling services in Montgomery County.
🙏Together, we are strengthening families and uplifting our neighbors. Thank you for investing in our community and helping us continue this important work.
👉Donate & support families in need: CatholicCharities.org/Donate
✨Honoring Our 2026 Mission of Love Honoree✨
We’re proud to celebrate Pete Jakubenas, whose lifetime of faith, service, and quiet generosity has touched countless lives. From caring for foster newborns to serving families at our Mamie George Community Center, Pete truly lives our Mission of Love.
Join us on February 5 at Safari Texas Ranch as we honor his incredible legacy with an evening of dinner, drinks, and a live auction.
👉Learn more: https://catholiccharities.org/missionoflove/
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✨Feast of the Epiphany✨
“When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.” (Matthew 2:10)
The Magi followed the light that led them to Christ, bringing their gifts, their hopes, and their hearts. On this holy day, we are reminded that faith calls us to more than belief; it calls us to action.
Through love of neighbor, dignity of every person, and care for the most vulnerable, we live out the promise of the Epiphany each day. May our journey be guided by charity, justice, and compassion for all.
Amen.
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THANK YOU💙Our mission is made possible by people like you.
We take pride in serving those in need and in inviting our community to be part of this life-changing work. Our volunteers serve in many ways, bringing hope, compassion, and dignity to neighbors across our region.
Help make a difference in 2026. 👉Sign up to volunteer today and be part of something meaningful. https://ccgalvestonhouston.galaxydigital.com
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✨ January is Poverty Awareness Month ✨
Poverty affects families in every community often in ways we don’t always see. This month, we’re raising awareness and inviting our community to learn more about the realities facing our neighbors.
As Catholics, we believe every person is created in the image and likeness of God deserving dignity compassion and opportunity.
💛 Learn more and find ways to help 👉 https://catholiccharities.org/Poverty/
#PovertyAwarenessMonth #HumanDignity #CatholicCharities #CCharitiesGHTX
💛Because of your generosity families didn’t face the new year alone.
Your year end gifts helped provide food shelter and stability to neighbors who needed it most and when gifts were doubled hope multiplied.
🙏Thank you for being part of this life changing mission. If you are still looking for a meaningful way to start the new year compassion is always needed.
👉CatholicCharities.org/DoubleYourGift
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🙏✨ A New Year Begins in Prayer ✨🙏
As we welcome the new year and honor the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, we turn to our Blessed Mother — who said yes to God’s call and carried Christ’s love into the world.
We invite you to pray with us today, entrusting our hopes, our communities, and all those we serve to her loving care. May her example of faith, humility, and compassion guide us as we continue our mission of bringing dignity, hope, and love to our neighbors in need throughout the year ahead.
🤍 Let us begin this year rooted in faith and service.