Our Vision:
People of faith helping people in need achieve self-sufficiency and live with dignity.
Our Mission:
Guided by God’s love, Catholic Charities helps people in southeast Texas by providing caring, compassionate services and advocating for social justice in collaboration with parishes and communities.
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.
EIN: 74-1109733
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Help families in Central Texas who experienced loss from the recent flooding! Donate baby items, personal hygiene and cleaning supplies at our main office at 2900 Louisiana (Houston) or at the Mamie George Community Center at 1111 Collins Road (Richmond). Items will be accepted 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Thursday July 10.
Visit CatholicCharities.org or CatholicCharities.org/central-texas-flood-relief.
Our hearts are breaking for families affected by flooding in Central Texas! You can make a donation of items at our main office at 2900 Louisiana in Midtown Houston or at the Mamie George Community Center at 1111 Collins Road in Richmond. We will transport the items to the area where they’re needed most. Or, make a financial gift through Catholic Charities in San Antonio. Visit CatholicCharities.org or CatholicCharities.org/central-texas-flood-relief.
Ready to say goodbye to your old vehicle? Donate it to Catholic Charities! Your gift will help care for a struggling family in Galveston-Houston.
It`s easy! Just visit CatholicCharities.CarEasy.org or call 866-915-GIVE!
We accept a wide range of vehicles:
🚙 Cars, Trucks & SUVs
🚐 Campers & RVs
🏍️ Motorcycles
⛵ Boats
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🙏 Give help! Give hope! 🕊️
📱 CatholicCharities.org/Heroes
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📣 After nearly 13 years of service, Cynthia Nunes Colbert, MSW, has announced her plans to retire as president and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston at the end of the year.
We have been fortunate to have her as our leader, and we extend our deep appreciation for her vision, passion, and heart.
🔄 As we begin a thoughtful and strategic transition process, we remain committed to serving our community using Cynthia’s leadership as a guiding light.
🙏 Please join us in thanking Cynthia for her years of faithful service and wish her well in her new chapter!
🚨 This is your last chance — and the last time we’ll ask. Catholic Charities is facing an urgent budget shortfall as our fiscal year ends. After a difficult year of layoffs and lost funding, we’re still standing strong in our mission to serve the most vulnerable in Greater Houston.
🙏 Will you help us continue providing food, housing, and support to those who need it most?
Give now: catholiccharities.org/2025-budget-shortfall
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🚨 URGENT: Time is running out!
Our fiscal year ends TOMORROW, and Catholic Charities is still facing a major budget shortfall.
Programs that feed families, shelter the homeless, and care for the vulnerable are at risk. We need you to help us continue this work.
💥 This is your last chance to give:
👉 catholiccharities.org/2025-budget-shortfall
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💙 You are not alone. WE ARE HERE!
Life can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to face it on your own. Our licensed counselors offer support for individuals, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and more.
🧠 In-person and virtual appointments available
🌐 Learn more: catholiccharities.org/counseling
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💔 It’s been a challenging year at Catholic Charities — with funding cuts and staff layoffs, continuing our mission hasn’t been easy. But every day, we’re still showing up for those who need us most.
🙏 Now, we need your help. Our fiscal year ends in just 5 days, and we’re facing a serious budget shortfall.
Will you prayerfully consider a gift to help us continue serving the poor and vulnerable?
👉 catholiccharities.org/2025-budget-shortfall
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🚛 Disaster Relief in Action!
We are incredibly grateful to receive a generous donation of 24 pallets of non-perishable food from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to support our Disaster Recovery Program.
This 18-wheeler delivery will help us build disaster response pallets and prepare emergency food boxes, which will soon be packed by dedicated volunteers and distributed to families in crisis.
🙏 Thank you for helping us care for our community before and after disaster strikes!
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