How You Helped Catholic Charities Respond to Coronavirus Pandemic

COVID Impact Report

“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand, so do not be discouraged, for I am your God.”
– Isaiah 41:10

Catholic Charities is committed to serving our community, no matter the crisis. As people of faith helping people in need, we are here to help vulnerable families with the uncertainty and difficulties brought about by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Thanks to the tremendous outpouring of support from individual donors, foundations, businesses and volunteers, Catholic Charities will continue to meet whatever needs arise from this crisis.

A message from our President and CEO:

Locations and Counties Served

Opened “drive-thru” food distributions at our regional food pantries in 3 counties:

Harris, Fort Bend, and Galveston

Mission Moments

Because of you, Catholic Charities was there when our hurting community needed us the most.
Watch the videos (or view on our YouTube channel) to see how you made a difference:

Volunteers

Volunteers are at the heart of our mission. Their dedication and support were critical during the first few weeks of the pandemic, and continue to provide a vital role in providing services to those still in need.

1154

Volunteers

10590

Hours Worked

Thank you, volunteers!

Catholic Charities' Mamie George Community Center serves families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Women veterans Chris and Trish Long donated masks for volunteers during food distribution.
Thankful for the many volunteers for making sure hungry families have enough to eat during this crisis.
Our volunteers bring their warm hearts and helping hands to serve the community!
Thank you to Audrey Adams -- Texas 4th Jr. Vice Commander with the DAV 233 of Disabled American Veterans chapter 233 -- for sewing 24 masks to donate to Catholic Charities!
A volunteer wears a mask and gloves to protect himself and the families we serve from the coronavirus.
Serving the community
Jeb and Laurel Bashaw, Chairs for the 2020 Spirit of Charity Gala, volunteer at the Guadalupe Center.
Thanks to your support, Catholic Charities continues to serve the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Volunteers working to maintain social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Volunteers helping load food into cars for families in need at the Mamie George Community Center during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Volunteers helping distribute food to families in need at the Mamie George Community Center during the COVID-19 pandemic.
One of our faithful volunteers ready to serve!
Volunteers helping load food into cars for families in need at the Mamie George Community Center during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shelia Chapman, one of the many women veterans helping sew fabric masks to protect our volunteers and staff.
Volunteers are critical to our mission. God bless you all!

How to Help

Many families who have the least will be hit the hardest by this pandemic. Your gift will give us the flexibility to meet whatever needs arise from this crisis.

Donate Online Now

Donate Masks

Fabric masks are needed to continue serving the community during COVID-19 pandemic.
Create or donate masks

Volunteer Information

Volunteers will be contacted separately with potential opportunities for service during this time. You can still complete the online applications to volunteer with us: Houston/Galveston Application | Fort Bend Application

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the volunteer manager in your area: Houston/Galveston: frassu@catholiccharities.org | Fort Bend: dbateman@catholiccharities.org