Our Services

COVID-19 Assistance Information

Rental Assistance Programs

Houston-Harris Help Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The City of Houston and Harris County are working together to provide $159 million in rent and utilities assistance to families who are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit HoustonHarrisHelp.org to apply or for more information.
Texas Coronavirus Relief Bill Rental Assistance Program
The Texas Rent Relief Program can help renters with costs starting as far back as March 13, 2020. Both landlords and tenants can use this website to create an account and submit their application. If you need assistance completing an application, our customer service staff can complete the application with you by phone by calling 1-833-9TX-RENT (1-833-989-7368). Visit TexasRentRelief.com for more details.
Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program Administered by the Harris County Community Services Department
The TERAP program will provide assistance to renters who are at risk of eviction by providing up to six months of rental assistance. Payments will be made directly to property owners or management companies. For additional information or to apply, visit HousingandCommunityResources.net/covid-19-rental-assistance.

Catholic Charities Assistance and Resources

What We Offer the Community

For nearly 80 years, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has provided a comprehensive network of social services for this entire region. We empower people to grow and thrive, and we work to alleviate poverty and help people become self-sufficient and live better lives.

Our Four Focus Areas

Nurturing and Caring for Children

After School Program (Refugee Resettlement): Assists refugee children/youth to speak, read and write in English, improve academic performance, and integrate into American society
Blessed Beginnings Life Center: Parenting support for healthy babies and children. Free education classes, counseling, pregnancy tests, material assistance, post-adoption services
St. Jerome Emiliani International Foster Care Program: Foster care for refugee and immigrant children who come to the U.S. alone
St. Michael’s Homes for Children: Shelter for immigrant youth who come to the U.S. alone
School Counseling: Licensed counseling and behavioral health services for students and parents

Strengthening Families

Counseling and Behavioral Health Clinic: Licensed counseling and behavioral health services for individuals and families of any income level
- School Counseling: Licensed counseling and behavioral health services for students and parents
Disaster Recovery Program: Guiding families to recovery from disaster with both short-term and long-term assistance
Family Assistance Program: Emergency food and financial assistance
St. Margaret Bright Futures Project: Providing single mothers with education, training and social services to prepare for living wage jobs

Supporting Refugees and Immigrants

Refugee Resettlement: Helps refugees and other government-approved new arrivals achieve economic self-sufficiency. Assistance with immediate needs and provides cultural orientation, education and job development
- After School Program (Refugee Resettlement): Assists refugee children/youth to speak, read and write in English, improve academic performance, and integrate into American society
St. Frances Cabrini Center for Immigrant Legal Assistance: Immigration legal services for children and adults

Promoting Independence for Seniors, Veterans and Others

Senior Program: Supports independent living for seniors through visits, assistance and connection to resources
Women Veterans Program: Empowering women veterans to rebuild their lives. Provides housing assistance to women vets and their children, counseling, employment coaching and financial assistance

Regional Offices

Beacon of Hope Center (Galveston and Bay Area): Hub for Catholic Charities services in Galveston County and the Bay Area: 409-762-2064
Mamie George Community Center (Fort Bend County): Hub for Catholic Charities services in Fort Bend County: 281-202-2600
Other locations