Right around the time when “Stay Home, Stay Safe” orders were issued in our area, Crystal was preparing to give birth. She was already nervous about being at a hospital in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, but to top it off, her partner was unreliable. He often left and came back, and she wasn’t […]
RICHMOND – First they defended our country. Now, they’re creating a first line of defense in the war against COVID-19 in Fort Bend County. Women veterans affiliated with Catholic Charities’ Women Veterans Program are making fabric masks to protect the many volunteers distributing food at the Mamie George Community Center (MGCC) in Richmond, the hub […]
Veronica and her little family were living a happy life. Her husband ran a successful business, and her young son was doing well in school. Then her husband was tragically murdered. Although they were devastated, they did the best they could to move on. Veronica used her husband’s life insurance for a loan to his […]
Mary first came to Catholic Charities’ Beacon of Hope Center to receive assistance from the food pantry. Over the next few months Mary became a regular at the pantry, coming in like clockwork every two weeks. After the third month of coming to the food pantry, staff encouraged Mary to set-up an appointment to meet […]
Angela had a lot going for her. She was eight months pregnant with her second child, doing well at her job, and just moved into a new home to accommodate her growing family. Six weeks into her maternity leave, she found out she lost her job due to layoffs. Angela had no family support nearby, […]
Donna didn’t expect to spend her golden years worrying about her utility bills and having a secure place to live. Donna is the primary caregiver not only for her adult daughter, but also her husband who suffered a severe stroke. Her daughter is financially dependent on Donna because she struggles to find employment due to […]
KINGWOOD – Retirement was already a financial challenge for Lillene Luker. After Hurricane Harvey literally washed the former teacher’s home off its foundation near the banks of the San Jacinto River, retirement got a lot harder. Lillene, 64, takes care of her 85-year-old mother, who was also displaced by the flooding. Lillene and other family […]
With your help, Catholic Charities’ Women Veterans Program empowers women who served our country and need help overcoming life’s challenges. Ours is one of the only programs in Texas that offers services especially for female veterans. Your support helps provide shelter and housing assistance to prevent women vets and their children from being homeless. Located […]
You gave a female veteran a safe place to live and the needed support to move forward C.J. is a bright, polite and well-spoken woman. But her life turned dark when she left the military. The Army veteran was caught in an abusive relationship, and then tragically suffered a miscarriage. She turned to alcohol to […]
Justine had a difficult time when she left the military. She was homeless and struggled to overcome a drug addiction she developed to cope with her post-traumatic stress disorder. Afraid and alone, she didn’t know where to turn for help. But thanks to you, Catholic Charities’ Women Veterans Program was there to help. Justine began […]
