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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💙Good news! We now accept insurance for counseling services.
Taking care of your mental health just got a little easier. Our Counseling & Behavioral Health Clinic is here to support you with compassionate care, now with more accessible options.
🟢Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna & Optum
🟢Open to the public
🟢No referral needed
🟢Bilingual clinicians available (English & Spanish)
🟢We treat people of all beliefs and backgrounds
Whether you’re navigating stress, anxiety, or life’s challenges, you don’t have to do it alone.
Learn more or get started: catholiccharities.org/counseling
Please note: We do not accept Texas Medicaid or Texas Medicare at this time.
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It’s easier than you think to make a difference. 💙
For just $10 a month, you can help provide food, shelter, and support to families in our community.
Simple. Consistent. Life-changing.
Become a Hero of Hope today. 🔗catholiccharities.org/Heroes
He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.
Matthew 28:6
This Easter, may your heart be filled with hope, peace, and joy. Let us share His love through acts of kindness and compassion.
catholiccharities.org/donate
We are so grateful to our partners at Goya Foods for their incredible generosity and heart for our community. 💙
Through Goya Gives Day, nearly 25,000 pounds of food were donated to Catholic Charities—helping us serve families in need across our region.
From packing meals to delivering hope, this partnership is making a real impact. Together, we are bringing nourishment, dignity, and care to those who need it most.
Thank you, Goya, for standing with us and turning compassion into action. 🙏
🔗 catholiccharities.org/food
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On this Good Friday, we remember the ultimate sacrifice made out of love for us all.
Because of Him, we have hope. Because of Him, we are redeemed.
Trust in Jesus. 🤍
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💙On this Holy Thursday, we reflect on the greatest love of all. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son…” — John 3:16
As we enter these sacred days, may we remember His love and carry it into the world.
Wishing you a blessed and joyful Easter.
Our offices are closed in observance of Holy Week. We will reopen Tuesday, April 7.
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⏰ Time is almost up.
They need hope.
They need a hero.
They need you. 💙
We are in Holy Week, and there is still time to make your Lenten gift and have it matched dollar for dollar.
Whether you give once or become a Hero of Hope monthly donor, your gift can be doubled and help twice as many families receive food, shelter, and support.
Do not wait. Make your impact today.
🔗 catholiccharities.org/Lent
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Happy Palm Sunday! May the beginning of #HolyWeek fill you with hope and love.
"They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!’" John 12:13
🙏Lent is a season of opening our hearts.
Your gift can be doubled and provide food, shelter, and hope to families in our community.
Matching ends April 2.
➡️catholiccharities.org/Lent
#Lent2026 #LentenReflection #ReflectRepentRestore #CatholicCharities #CCGHTX #FaithInAction
We’re excited to offer Play Therapy as part of our Counseling and Behavioral Health Clinic.
Through play, children can express emotions, build confidence, and learn healthy ways to cope, all in a safe supportive space.
🟢Now accepting insurance: Aetna, BCBS-TX, and Cigna
🟢Open to the public!
🟢No referral needed
Give your child the support they deserve.
👉 catholiccharities.org/counseling
#PlayTherapy #ChildMentalHealth #CatholicCharities #HoustonFamilies
💔No family should have to sleep in their car.
This Lenten season, your compassion can change that.
Right now, mothers like Danica are doing everything they can to protect their children — even if it means sleeping in a car, searching each night for a safe place to park.
For just $26.67, you can give a family:
✨A safe place to sleep
✨Protection from the elements
✨A chance to begin again
In Houston’s heat… or even during a cold night… living in a car isn’t just uncomfortable — it’s dangerous.
But YOU can be the reason a family has a door to lock, a bed to rest in, and hope for tomorrow.
💜One night. One family. One act of love.
Give as an act of faith this Lent:
👉catholiccharities.org/donate
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✨ Pause and reflect this Lent.
Our Lenten Devotional Calendar offers daily prayers and reflections to help guide your heart through this sacred season of reflection, repentance, and renewal.
Take a moment today to slow down, pray, and draw closer to Christ.
📿 Download your Lenten Devotional Calendar: 👉 CatholicCharities.org/LentCalendar
🙏 We would also be honored to pray for you and your loved ones. Submit your prayer intentions here: 👉 CatholicCharities.org/PrayWithUs
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