In the extreme heat of Greater Houston’s late summer – with “feels like” temps climbing to 107 – seniors living in poverty are at high risk. Many seniors who rely solely on Social Security for their income can’t handle unexpected … Continued
*John, an 81 year old man, was struggling to continue living independently. As a veteran, John valued his ability to provide for himself and his wife in their small duplex. In 2014, John was referred to Catholic Charities by United … Continued
R.J.* is a typical college freshman now, but his journey from childhood to pre-med student was anything but normal. Raised in Africa, R.J. had a tough childhood. He lost his father at a young age, and his mother’s living arrangements … Continued
Living in a refugee camp is hard. Living in a refugee camp as a single father with a disability makes it especially tough. Mr. Tip Ta and his daughter lived in a refugee camp on the Thai/Burma border for many … Continued
Cynthia N. Colbert, MSW, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, was named to the 2017 Class of Women on the Move by Texas Executive Women. The recognition honors professional women who have not only achieved excellence in … Continued
Oseas and Nadia have been married 12 years. After their first two years together, they started planning for a baby. Unfortunately, infertility issues made it difficult to make their dream come true. Nadia tried many solutions – medical specialists, midwives, … Continued
When Cathy* first contacted Catholic Charities, she was living in a terrible apartment. She was being overcharged on rent and under constant threat of eviction due to her accumulation of late fees. Every time she paid her rent, the money … Continued
“We’ve accomplished so much with the help of the Blessed Beginnings Program.” As a young couple still in school, Massiel and Patrick were concerned about planning for the arrival of their baby, but thanks to your help, the Catholic Charities … Continued
Thanks to the support of the Greater Houston community, Catholic Charities was selected as a 2017 Halliburton Hometown Hero in partnership with the Houston Texans. Through the Hometown Hero Program, members of the greater Houston community were invited to nominate … Continued
Despite the stormy weather, hundreds of supporters helped the Mamie George Community Center (MGCC) raise $54,000 at its 4th Annual Pancake Festival on Sat., June 24 to benefit Catholic Charities’ program services in Fort Bend County. Featuring all-you-can-eat pancakes for $5, … Continued
