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.
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🌹 During the Month of Mary, we honor Our Lady of Czestochowa – and all mothers in need. Join us in celebrating her legacy and supporting moms today. 💙
▶️ Learn more: catholiccharities.org/month-of-mary
🙏Pray with us.
Holy Mother of Czestochowa, you are full of grace, goodness and mercy. I plead your prayers for my salvation. Today, I consecrate myself to you, Good Mother, your eternal blessings for the salvation of the world. Amen.
Catholic Charities’ Blessed Beginnings Life Center provides mothers with education, connections to other resources, and diapers and wipes.
Read more about her story!
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💐 To all mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and motherly figures in our lives — wishing you a blessed and #HappyMothersDay! ✝️ In this Month of Mary, may God bless you for your selfless love and devotion, and grant you peace, strength, wisdom, and faith. 💗
You can honor a mom in your life today by helping one in need. Support mothers in Houston by:
▶️Making a Gift during the Month of Mary! catholiccharities.org/month-of-mary
▶️Donating to our Diaper Drive - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PB0KQ52P4KGT?ref_=wl_share
Your gift brings comfort, dignity, and hope to families who need it most. 💕
There’s a single mom in Houston who needs your help.
🌹During the Month of Mary, we are honoring – and supporting – mothers. Join us!
▶️Visit our website to learn more: catholiccharities.org/month-of-mary
We invite you to keep His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo in prayer as he joins his colleagues in selecting the new Pope. 🙏
Learn more about the conclave at archgh.org/conclave
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🌹 MONTH OF MARY 🌹
Honor your mother and the Blessed Mother – and make a difference for a mother in need.
Join us and make a gift during the Month of Mary!
▶️ Visit our website to learn more: catholiccharities.org/month-of-mary
The fixed income that Brenda gets each month is just $1,000. It’s barely enough to cover rent, utilities, and medicine, let alone food. With prices at the grocery store continuing to climb, Brenda needed help.
Now, each month, Brenda can pick out healthy foods that fit her diet. She also gets to talk to other female veterans and feel that camaraderie she missed from her time in the army. She even received help with rent one month when her money ran out. 🙏
▶️Learn how your gifts have helped other families: CatholicCharities.org/Blog
▶️Support others struggling in our community! CatholicCharities.org/Donate
🌹Join us during this Month of Mary as we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, and all mothers!
Make a gift today to honor the mothers in your life and support a struggling mom in the Greater Houston area.
▶️Visit our website to learn more: catholiccharities.org/month-of-mary
As Pope Francis is laid to rest today, we recall his love and compassion for the poor, the least among us. 🙏
Catholic Charities provides utility assistance to families who are behind on payments. Sometimes – especially in the summer – the bill runs higher than families can afford to pay. Instead of losing electricity and air conditioning, these families can breathe a sigh of relief.
Read more about her story!
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This is a scary time for Allie, and she’s not the only one who’s struggling like this. Every night thousands of families are living in cars, abandoned buildings, and even storage units.
🏠As affordable housing becomes harder and harder to find, more families than ever are living in their cars. These families live with the constant threat of hunger, illness, and violence. There’s little dignity, only despair.
Your gift of just $26.67 can help get a struggling family into safe housing for a night.
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🙏Catholic Charities joins the Church in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. As we pray for the repose of his soul, we ask God to grant him mercy and eternal rest.