How You Helped Catholic Charities Respond to Coronavirus Pandemic

“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.

Thank you, volunteers!

A volunteer wears a mask and gloves to protect himself and the families we serve from the coronavirus.
Our volunteers bring their warm hearts and helping hands to serve the community!
Thanks to your support, Catholic Charities continues to serve the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Volunteers helping distribute food to families in need at the Mamie George Community Center during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Volunteers working to maintain social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Volunteers are critical to our mission. God bless you all!
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.
One of our faithful volunteers ready to serve!
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!
Jeb and Laurel Bashaw, Chairs for the 2020 Spirit of Charity Gala, volunteer at the Guadalupe Center.
Serving the community
Thankful for the many volunteers for making sure hungry families have enough to eat during this crisis.
Catholic Charities' Mamie George Community Center serves families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Volunteers helping load food into cars for families in need at the Mamie George Community Center during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Women veterans Chris and Trish Long donated masks for volunteers during food distribution.

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

Volunteer Information

To volunteer at one of our drive-through food distributions, please sign up using the links below:

Volunteer at Guadalupe Center (Houston)
Volunteer at Mamie George Community Center (Fort Bend)
For Galveston opportunities, contact khernandez@catholiccharities.org.

You can also 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

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Additional Information and Resources

Find more information on our COVID-19 resource page.

How You Helped Us Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic

“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