PURPOSE
In an effort to dramatically improve access to food and other services to low income Houstonians, Catholic Charities plans to establish a new Family Opportunity Center. Anchored by a market-style food pantry, the new facility will house a variety of programs so that families will not have to travel to multiple locations to get food, attend a parenting class, conduct a job search, or receive rental assistance.
Campaign Leadership
CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP
Honorary Co-Chairs
His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
Trini Mendenhall-Royalty
Mrs. Raye G. White
Campaign Cabinet
David Doherty, Chair
| Martin Beirne Madelyn Farris Alicia Reggie Freysinger Ellen Ginty Chuck Gremillion Chris Harvey David E. Harvey, Jr. |
Elizabeth Husseini Paul H. Layne Dennis Malloy Stan Marek Michael Mengis Ginger Niemann Gretchen Martinez Penny Paul Posoli |
Building Details
- Located in one of Houston’s poorest neighborhoods in zip code 77093
- 5.658 acres
- Easy access by mass transit
- Plentiful parking – 200+ spaces
Building Features
- A state-of-the-art market style food pantry
- Dedicated space for drive-thru food distributions and weekend food fairs
- Case managers to help clients work toward self-sufficiency and provide a gateway to other services
- Help for families to secure housing or avoid eviction by providing financial assistance, employment assistance, and financial education
- Refugee Resettlement services including cultural orientation, counseling, financial assistance, and job training and placement
- Affordable, high-quality mental health counseling
- A new home for our neighbor, Martha’s Kitchen, which provides hot meals to the needy
- Room to expand, so programs and services can grow and evolve as needs in the community change
Recognition
Naming opportunities are available, and requests are welcomed.
Funds Needed
An investment of $25 million
Timeline
- 2024: Site purchased, begin building design
- 2025: Finalize design
- 2026: Construction begins
- 2027-28: Move in, begin operations