CDC Extends Eviction Moratorium The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has signed an extension to the eviction moratorium to temporarily halt eviction of communities who are experiencing “substantial or high levels of community transmission of COVID” through October 3, 2021. According to the CDC’s COVID Data Tracker Houston/Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties […]
The 2021 Wine and Dine Dinner was a huge success! This unique dinner created by The Revaire’s Executive Chef Ryan Bouillet and Sommelier Tara Maguire, was truly a culinary and wine experience like no other! With a filled ballroom of family and friends, we were able to raise more than $500,000 for Catholic Charities programs! […]
Samantha has her hands full, and then some. She takes care of her parents – both in their 80s – as well as her teenaged son, and helps raise her two small grandchildren. She often feels overwhelmed by the challenges she faces. So many people depend on her, but she doesn’t have a job. Shortly […]
“So much of our future lies in preserving our past.” – Peter Westbrook Participants in the Women Veteran Programs will have a chance to share their story – good, bad or otherwise – in The Library of Congress Veterans History Project in the coming months. The project, sponsored by U.S. Congressman Troy E. Nehls, is […]
Just before the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan and the subsequent Taliban takeover, A.J., his wife and three children fled the country. A little over a month after living in Kabul and working as a plumber, A.J. is now on a path toward employment in America. Because of donors like you, the transition to a […]
Event Commemorated Center’s 10th Anniversary Gratitude was the theme as friends and donors gathered for the annual Mission of Love Gala, benefiting the Mamie George Community Center (MGCC), the Fort Bend location for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The event celebrated MGCC’s 10th anniversary of service to Fort Bend County residents. “We are […]
Afghan refugee Samira* was just a child when the Taliban first came to her town. Her family fled to Pakistan and, after returning to Afghanistan, Samira later worked for a corporation contracted with the U.S. Defense Department. Surrounded by danger, she applied for a special immigrant visa (SIV) to come to the United States. Samira’s […]
RICHMOND – Ela Calix, along with her husband Marco, was among the first seniors who walked in the door after the Mamie George Community Center (MGCC) opened in Richmond 10 years ago. Sadly, Marco passed away, but Ela still comes to the center on a regular basis. “I have friends at Mamie George. We are […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has signed an extension to the eviction moratorium to temporarily halt eviction of communities who are experiencing “substantial or high levels of community transmission of COVID” through October 3, 2021. According to the CDC’s COVID Data Tracker Houston/Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties are currently experiencing high […]
Catholic Charities to administer funds to help 20,000 families to receive $1,500 payments Application runs July 28 through August 11, 2021 HOUSTON, TX – A new $30 million relief fund opening next week will help families still experiencing the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Harris County Recovery Assistance (HCRA) will accept applications Wednesday, July 28 […]
Catholic Charities is now accepting school supplies for the families we serve. You can help children in need prepare for the upcoming school year by making a gift to help purchase needed supplies, dropping off needed items at our designated locations, or making a purchase through our Amazon Charity List. Make a Gift You can […]
