Press Room Archives

11.22.2020 – Catholic Charities a faithful example of the ‘Good Samaritan’ parable | Houston Chronicle
10.07.2020 – How Houston-Area Families Are Being Forced From Their Homes Without An Eviction Notice | Houston Public Media NPR
10.05.2020 – Houston Food Banks Battle Skyrocketing Food Insecurity While Texas Slashes Budgets | Houston Press
10.02.2020 – Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund launches Lost Loved One Fund, targets rental assistance, bereavement support in final round of grants | Community Impact Newspaper
09.15.2020 – Generous Fort Bend Donors Give $210,000 to Catholic Charities’ Mission of Love Campaign | The Katy News
09.02.2020 – How Hunger Persists in a Rich Country like America | The New York Times
08.21.2020 – Elderly Houstonians worried about stocking for storm during pandemic | KTRK ABC 13 Houston
08.21.2020 – Galveston County eviction cases have become dire | Galveston Daily News
08.17.2020 – Catholic Charities’ Mamie George Community Center in Richmond Expands Access to Food: Serving Two Evenings a Week as Houston Food Bank “Super Site” | The Katy News
08.14.2020 – Richmond community center expanding food distribution efforts | Fort Bend Star
07.31.2020 – As the weekly $600 unemployment benefit ends, other sources of help remain | KTRK ABC 13 Houston
07.14.2020 – Pandemic cases see record surges as Texans look forward with weary hope, prayers | Texas Catholic Herald
07.14.2020 – Catholic Charities invites Fort Bend County residents to join the mission, from a safe distance, for Mamie George Community Center in Richmond | Fort Bend Herald
07.14.2020 – Mission of Love Gala to be Held in September | The Katy News
06.30.2020 – Houston Food Bank and Catholic Charities open superfood distribution site in Richmond | KPRC
06.24.2020 – New data shows nearly $29M in lost rent, grim housing outlook for Houston | Houston Chronicle
06.19.2020 – Houston Dreamers relieved by Supreme Court ruling on DACA | Houston Chronicle
06.11.2020 – Fort Bend Count Has the Highest Census Response Rate in Texas | Houston Style Magazine
06.01.2020 – East End distillery helps community fight COVID-19 | Houston Chronicle
05.16.2020 – HERE 2 HELP: Free or discounted child items and assistance for expectant mothers or new parents | KPRC
05.16.2020 – Spencer Solves It: Help available for those having trouble paying the bills | KPRC
05.14.2020 – Officials say more money needed for rental assistance in Houston | KTRK ABC 13 Houston
05.12.2020 – Parishioners should still find solace in Mass despite new measures, mental health expert says | Texas Catholic Herald
05.12.2020 – As parishes reopen, anxieties mix with spiritual needs | CatholicPhilly.com
05.07.2020 – George Foundation makes $1.3M in COVID-19 grants to aid Fort Bend residents | Houston Chronicle
04.20.2020 – Where To Find Free Food In The Houston Area During The Coronavirus Outbreak | Houston Public Media
04.16.2020 – Más de 4,000 familias han recibido ayuda de Caridades Católicas en medio de la crisis por el coronavirus | Univsion
04.16.2020 – Local churches, charities help families in need during coronavirus pandemic | KPRC
04.14.2020 – Archdiocesan agencies lead efforts to provide social, medical services | Texas Catholic Herald
04.07.2020 – Houston-area nonprofits adapt to COVID-19 with more people needing help — and fewer dollars, volunteers coming in | Houston Chronicle
04.07.2020 – Catholic Charities Responds to COVID-19 in Houston | January Advisors (blog)
04.01.2020 – Preocupación entre inquilinos por la falta de dinero para el alquiler y otros pagos en las viviendas | Univision KXLN
04.01.2020 – What to do when you can’t pay rent during COVID-19 crisis | FOX 26 Houston
03.18.2020 – Nearby Cities and Counties Follow Houston and Harris County’s Lead — to an Extent [UPDATED] | Houston Press
03.06.2020 – Niños migrantes tendrán audiencias en la corte por videoconferencia | Telemundo
02.24.2020 – Catholic Charities and federal government work together to serve communities affected by disasters | Catholic Charities USA
02.20.2020 – Mamie George Community Center to host open house | Fort Bend Herald
02.07.2020 – Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston presents Deep in the Heart of Texas – Spirit of Charity Gala | CultureMap
01.13.2020 – Summit at St. Thomas aims to help Houston know, battle poverty | Houston Chronicle
01.11.2020 – This refugee family fled Congo. In Houston they grow organic vegetables. | Houston Chronicle
01.02.2020 – Houston poverty summit searches for answers | KPRC
01.01.2020 – Texas should say yes to refugee resettlement [Editorial] | Houston Chronicle

2019

12.26.19 – Trump gave states power to admit refugees. As other GOP governors sign on, Abbott is silent. | Houston Chronicle
12.26.19 – Over two dozen sites will accept Christmas trees for free recycling this year | Houston Chronicle
12.24.19 – The number of migrant children in Texas shelters dropped dramatically in 2019 | Longview News Journal
11.12.19 – A lifeline for women veterans | Texas Catholic Herald
10.29.19 – Sugar Land resident receives volunteerism honor | Fort Bend Star
10.24.19 – Catholic Charities Charity in Action Awards Honors Sugar Land Resident | The Katy News
08.30.19 – Catholic Charities Helps Local Woman | KingwoodDotCom
08.27.19 – Catholic Charities provides $100,000 grant to Kingwood church for Harvey recovery | The Tribune
08.27.19 – With help, Dickinson family rebuilds after Harvey | Galveston Daily News
08.16.19 – Immigration advocates say thousands of Houstonians at risk under ‘public charge’ rule | Houston Chronicle
08.05.19 – Houston-area leaders named as HBJ’s 2019 Women Who Mean Business honorees | Houston Business Journal
06.27.19 – Bank of America gives $1M in grants to Houston nonprofits | Houston Chronicle
06.20.19 – Community comes together for Women Veterans Day | Fort Bend Star
06.20.19 – Sarah Jessica Parker shoes on sale at huge discount to help Houston food pantries | KTRK ABC13
06.17.19 – Sarah Jessica Parker is Selling Her Shoes For Crazy Cheap Prices in Houston | Paper City
04.06.19 – Prayer turns to action when 2,000 Texas Catholics unite for advocacy day | Crux Now
01.24.19 – Nonprofits address immigrant struggles, encouraging faith-based social activism | Houston Chronicle
01.25.19 – NU’s BASIC helps rebuild after Hurricane Harvey | Niagara University

2019
10.07.19 – Young Leaders Host Havana Nights to Benefit Share Your Blessings
10.01.19 – No Reduction in Refugee Admissions: “Our faith compels us to welcome the stranger”
09.26.19 – Charity in Action Awards Honor Catholic Charities’ Partners and Friends
09.23.19 – Mexican Government Awards Honor to Catholic Charities’ Cabrini Center
09.20.19 – Catholic Charities Food Pantries to Open Saturday for Families Impacted by Imelda
09.13.19 – Mission of Love Raises $180,000 for Catholic Charities’ Mamie George Community Center in Fort Bend County
08.27.19 – Two Years Later, Catholic Charities Continues to Help People Recover from Harvey
08.05.19 – Natalie Wood Named One of Houston’s Women Who Mean Business
08.02.19 – Young Leaders Welcome Event Draws Young Adults to Catholic Charities
07.26.19 – “Shoe Away Hunger” Helps Catholic Charities Fill Food Pantries
06.27.19 – Bank of America Awards Grant to Catholic Charities
06.14.19 – Exclusive Designer Shoe Sale Helps Catholic Charities “Shoe Away Hunger”
05.28.19 – As 2019 Hurricane Season Begins, Catholic Charities Supports Galveston County in Continued Recovery from Hurricane Harvey
05.21.19 – Catholic Charities Named 2019 BBB Pinnacle Award Winner
05.07.19 – Wine & Dine Dinner Honors Kafkas, Tops $560,000 for Catholic Charities
04.23.19 – Houston Catholic Radio Drive for Diapers Helps Low Income Parents
01.22.19 – Wine Connoisseurs Are Invited to “Fill the Wine Cellar” for Catholic Charities
01.16.19 – Harvey Flooding Problems Still Haven’t Drained Away: Catholic Charities Disaster Recovery Services Offer Help in the Galveston County Area

2018
11.27.18 – Nearly 50 Houston-area nonprofits received highest rating in U.S. | Houston Business Journal
11.20.18 – $4M Fellowship Program Provides Post-Harvey Legal Aid | Houston Public Media
11.07.18 – Military veterans in Houston find support in faith-based organizations | Houston Chronicle
11.02.18 – Catholic Charities & Fuller Center building 5 homes for Harvey victims | FOX 26 Houston
10.30.18 – A Visa Program That Protected Domestic Violence Victims Is Now Putting Them At Risk Of Deportation | BuzzFeed News
10.16.18 – Houston panel explores why people migrate to U.S. | Catholic News Service
10.10.18 – Priest-chef shares his faith in food at Catholic Charities event | Houston Chronicle
09.14.18 – Catholic Charities honors Richmond Mayor Moore | Fort Bend Herald
08.30.18 – Houston-area leaders named as HBJ’s 2018 Women Who Mean Business honorees | Houston Business Journal
08.28.18 – Gala Glam (Featuring Houston Galas and Catholic Charities 75th Anniversary Celebration) | Houston City Book
08.23.18 – Most Admired Nonprofit CEO: Cynthia Colbert | Houston Business Journal
08.20.18 – Most Admired CEOs of 2018 explain the worst advice they’ve ever received | Houston Business Journal
07.19.18 – HBJ names inaugural Most Admired CEO Award honorees | Houston Business Journal
07.10.18 – Catholic Charities teaches China how Houston recovers from disasters | Texas Catholic Herald
07.06.18 – Mamie George Community Center offers senior citizens a fun place to spend the day | Fort Bend Herald
07.05.18 – Women Veteran Services helps women veterans transition back to civilian life | Fort Bend Herald
06.12.18 – COMMENTARY: Women Veterans Day a concerted effort to honor | The Monitor
06.11.18 – Texas to honor women veterans on Tuesday | Stars and Stripes
05.16.18 – A Cardinal and a Choir Star in a Milestone $1 Million Night | PaperCity
05.11.18 – Ford donates 38 vehicles to nonprofits for Harvey relief efforts | Houston Chronicle
05.10.18 – Catholic Charities introduces 2 programs to serve county | Galveston County Daily News
02.15.18 – Dreamers feel they are Americans contributing to Church, community | Texas Catholic Herald
02.15.18 – ‘Dreamers’ say they’re not asking for handouts, just chance to stay | CatholicPhilly.com
02.08.18 – Colbert, Lai: Uniting immigrant families should be priority | Houston Chronicle

2018
12.10.18 – A Cardinal’s Christmas: Cherished Holiday Tradition with Catholic Charities
11.05.18 – Catholic Charities Commits $500,000 to Support Long-Term Recovery in Galveston County
10.26.18 – Catholic Charities Honors Noted Galveston Philanthropist Vivian Pinard
10.02.18 – Charity in Action Awards Honor Gifts of Time, Talent and Treasure
10.01.18 – Catholic Charities’ Natalie Wood Receives National Recognition from Catholic Charities USA
09.28.18 – Texas Bar Foundation Awards Catholic Charities a Grant to Support Workshops, Legal Services
09.20.18 – Fort Bend’s Mamie George Community Center Mission of Love Gala Honors Richmond Mayor Evalyn W. Moore
08.20.18 – Catholic Charities President & CEO Cynthia N. Colbert Named One of Houston’s Most Admired CEOs
08.02.18 – Kroger Donates Nearly $5,000 in Diapers to Blessed Beginnings
06.06.18 – Catholic Charities’ Senior VP of Programs Presents at International Conference in China
05.31.18 – Experts to Speak About Global Refugee Crisis, Local Solutions on World Refugee Day Houston 2018
05.22.18 – Women Veterans Program Joins City of Houston In Celebrating the Inaugural Texas Women Veterans Day
05.15.18 – Catholic Charities “Happy” to Raise Nearly $1 Million at 75th Anniversary Celebration
05.15.18 – Catholic Charities Introduces Two New Programs Serving Galveston Community
01.30.18 – Catholic Charities New York Delivers Funds to Help Houston After Harvey

2017
10.11.17 – How to avoid gentrifying a neighborhood | Houston Chronicle
10.02.17 – ‘Dreamers’ Rush to Renew Their Protections One Last Time | New York Times
09.29.17 – Women Making a Difference: Veteran helping other women veterans find jobs | KPRC
09.28.17 – Renewal deadline approaching for DACA applicants | KPRC
09.25.17 – ABC13, Univision 45, UHD team up for DACA town hall event | ABC13
09.09.17 – Young immigrants scramble to complete paperwork | AP

Hurricane Harvey Coverage
12.27.17 – Vinson & Elkins to Distribute Nearly a Half-Million Dollars in Hurricane Harvey Relief Funds to Local Non-Profits | Cision PR Newswire
10.23.17 – New Houston group tackles children’s post-Harvey food, housing needs | Houston Chronicle
10.11.17 – How to avoid gentrifying a neighborhood | Houston Chronicle
10.04.17 – First Round of Grants from Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund Issued to 28 Nonprofits | Houston Press
10.03.17 – Harris County officials announce how Harvey relief funds are being used | ABC13
10.03.17 – UPDATE: Houston, Harris Grant $7.5 Million to 28 Non-Profits Helping Harvey Victims | Houston Public Media
09.28.17 – Catholic Charities volunteers roll up their sleeves for Harvey relief | Houston Chronicle
09.22.17 – 40,000 pounds of food, other Harvey-relief supplies headed to Catholic Charities of Galveston-Houston | CW39 NewsFix
09.20.17 – Immigrant Hurricane Victims Turn to Churches Amid Fear | AP
09.17.17 – What’s Your Point? Sept. 17, 2017 Matt Johns – VOAD | Fox 26 – KRIV
09.13.17 – Spiritual leaders provide hope after Harvey | KHOU
09.12.17 – Volunteer coalition seeks to maximize massive Harvey recovery effort | FOX 26 – KRIV
09.12.17 – Volunteer ranks are thinning as Houston gets back to work | Houston Chronicle
09.11.17 – Catholic Charities continues to offer compassionate, effective disaster response | Fort Bend Herald
09.09.17 – Young immigrants scramble to complete paperwork | AP
09.08.17 – Mamie George Center in Richmond to provide disaster relief Saturday, Sept. 9 | Community Impact
09.08.17 – Harvey disaster resources | Houston Chronicle
09.07.17 – Pols urge Brooklyn residents to help Harvey victims | Brooklyn Daily Eagle
09.06.17 – Charity Navigator touts nonprofits in wake of Hurricane Harvey | Houston Chronicle
09.06.17 – St. A’s collection will help hurricane relief | NC Advertiser
09.06.17 – Mosques and churches are helping victims of Hurricane Harvey | Redlands Daily Facts
09.05.17 – LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, RESIDENTS BEGIN EFFORTS TO HELP HARVEY VICTIMS | The Recorder
09.02.17 – Hurricane Harvey: How to help victims of the Texas storm | Houston Chronicle
09.02.17 – Editorial: How Brooklyn can help Harvey’s victims | Brooklyn Reporter
09.01.17 – Faith communities collect donations, prepare relief efforts | Houston Chronicle
09.01.17 – Hurricane aid: Beware the hucksters | The TribLIVE
08.31.17 – As Harvey rages, Catholic Charities ramps up its response | America Magazine
08.31.17 – How to help with Harvey relief efforts | The Columbia Tribune
08.31.17 – Helping Those Suffering Due To Hurricane Harvey | The Message Online
08.30.17 – The Best Ways to Help in the Aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma | Consumer Reports
08.30.17 – Help Houston: 4 Ways To Avoid Fake Harvey Charities | Forbes
08.29.17 – Bishop asking parishes to take special collection for Harvey victims | AP
08.28.17 – Catholic groups are mobilizing to help in Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath | Catholic News Service (The Crux)
08.28.17 – Editorial: Applying the Oklahoma Standard | The Journal Record
08.28.17 – After Texans have donated to past relief efforts in Baton Rouge, here are ways to donate back to them | The Advocate
08.28.17 – Where to Donate to Harvey Victims | The New York Times
08.26.17 – Corpus Christi bishop: remember those who can’t flee Hurricane Harvey | Catholic News Agency

08.18.17 – El impacto de la cancelación del programa CAM a menores inmigrantes de Centroamérica | Univision 45 Houston
07.13.17 – The pope praised him for providing for his parents; now Texas may want to deport them | Religion News Service
06.30.17 – Refugees face tough restrictions in President Donald Trump’s travel ban, advocates say | Houston Chronicle
05.19.17 – Companies take initiative when hiring military veterans | Houston Chronicle
05.15.17 – Texas bill to protect conscience of child services workers draws praise | Crux
05.15.17 – Texas House passes conscience protections for foster care system | Catholic News Agency
05.02.17 – Does poverty exist in Humble ISD? | The Tribune
04.27.17 – Texans Care Volunteer Day set for May 6 | KHOU / click2houston.com
04.25.17 – Without Immigrants, Texas Would Suffer Labor Shortages | Houston Press
03.29.17 – Catholic Charities across the U.S. could face huge cuts if Trump’s budget is passed | America Magazine
03.14.17 – What to do if you or someone you love could be deported | Houston Chronicle
03.06.17 – Meet Ana Hernandez: A hotshot Law student who was once an undocumented immigrant | The Tab
02.17.17 – New fatherhood program reaches out to all dads | Fort Bend Star
02.11.17 – Wave of fear strikes immigrant communities in Houston, across Texas | Houston Chronicle
02.09.17 – Houston Refugee Resettlement Groups Scramble to Welcome Families | The Urban Edge
02.06.17 – Families taking advantage of temporary lifting of travel ban to come to Houston | Houston Chronicle
02.03.17 – Bidding Dee a sweet adieu | Fort Bend Herald
02.01.17 – MAMIE GEORGE CENTER GALA TO HONOR COMMUNITY LEADER DEE KOCH, FEB. 2 | Fort Bend Lifestyles and Homes
01.25.17 – Mission of Love Gala to honor community leader | Houston Chronicle

2017
11.29.17 – Catholic Charities Welcomes New Board Members at Annual Meeting; Presents Charity in Action Awards
11.15.17 – Texas Bar Foundation Awards Catholic Charities a Grant to Support Workshops, Legal Services
10.19.17 – Knights of Columbus Donate $10,000 to Catholic Charities for Disaster Relief
10.04.17 – Catholic Charities Receives $1 Million to House Families Displaced by Harvey
09.22.17 – Catholic Charities of Galveston-Houston Set to Receive 65 Vehicles Filled With Harvey Relief Supplies
09.20.17 – Catholic Charities Receives $10,000 from Frost Bank for Disaster Relief
09.15.17 – Cynthia Colbert Named Finalist in HBJ’s Women Who Mean Business Awards
09.11.17 – Catholic Charities Continues to Lead Region in Compassionate, Effective Disaster Response
09.04.17 – Catholic Charities Assists Those in Need as Leading Organization for Long-term Recovery After Harvey
09.01.17 – Catholic Charities Offices in Galveston, Texas City/Mainland and Bay Area Reopen, Offer Assistance
08.30.17 – Catholic Charities Opening for Flood-related Client Services Thursday at 10 a.m.; Accepting Donations
07.13.17 – Colbert Named to 2017 Class of Women on the Move
06.10.17 – Catholic Charities Celebrates Women Veterans on Historic Date of June 12
05.10.17 – Catholic Charities Welcomes Passage of House Bill 3859
05.08.17 – Catholic Charities Raises Over $650,000 at Sold Out Wine & Dine Event
03.14.17 – Catholic Charities Awarded More Than $350,000 in Disaster Recovery Funds
02.08.17 – 4th Annual Mission of Love Gala Honors Dee Koch
01.31.17 – Catholic organizations respond to immigration policies
01.17.17 – Vice President Tapped to Join Sheriff’s Transition Team
01.04.17 – Greater Houston Non-Profit Leaders Meet to Innovate and Collaborate to Alleviate Poverty in Houston

2016
11.17.16 – Houston Hispanic Chamber gala honors leaders | Houston Chronicle
10.20.16 – The George Foundation’s Dee Koch, leaving behind a legacy in Fort Bend County | Fort Bend Herald
10.09.16 – Party with a purpose: Houston’s Top Texans Under 30 celebrated at splashy CultureMap Social | Culture Map
10.02.16 – Feb. 2 Mamie George Center Gala To Honor Community Leader Dee Koch | The Katy News
09.26.16 – Young Houston immigration attorney leads by altruistic example | Culture Map
09.23.16 – Catholic Charities honor their volunteers | KTRK abc13.com
09.15.16 – Catholic Charities was here for Ike and is here for the future | Galveston County – The Daily News
09.13.16 – HBJ reveals the 40 Under 40 Class of 2016 honorees – Houston Business Journal
09.06.16 – Meet the winners in the first-ever Top Texans Under 30 | Culture Map
07.01.16 – Bush: This July 4, let’s make special effort to honor women veterans | Houston Chronicle
06.28.16 – HBJ reveals finalists for second-annual C-Suite Awards | Houston Business Journal
06.13.16 – Houston’s solution to the homeless crisis: Housing — and lots of it | Seattle Times
06.01.16 – Private Donors Give Nearly $2 Million to Help Tax Day Flood Victims | Houstonia Mag
05.28.16 – Waves of Cubans are crossing into Texas | Houston Chronicle
05.13.16 – Catholic Charities surpasses $1.2 million with stunning al fresco gala at new hot spot | Culture Map
05.13.16 – Women Who Mean Business 2016: Cynthia Colbert | Houston Business Journal
01.20.16 – Colbert: Poverty in Houston: Closing the gap changes the future | Houston Chronicle

2016
12.12.16 – Catholic Charities hosts 8th Annual A Cardinal’s Christmas Luncheon to Benefit Children and Family Services
11.17.16 – Catholic Charities Hosts Area Faith Leaders for First-Ever Faith and Affordable Housing Summit
11.15.16 – Cardinal DiNardo Elected President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
11.04.16 – Catholic Charities President and CEO Named 2016 Hispanic Female Executive of the Year
10.31.16 – Catholic Charities, Habitat for Humanity and Interfaith Ministries Host Summit to Focus on Affordable Housing Crisis
10.28.16 – Blessed Beginnings Receives Zeal for Growth Award
10.28.16 – Deacon Sam Dell’Olio Honored with 2016 Beacon of Hope Award
10.25.16 – Catholic Charities Hosts Leading Like Jesus Workshop Featuring Owen Phelps, Ph.D.
09.22.16 – Catholic Charities Announces New Leadership Team, Presents Charity in Action Awards at Annual Meeting
09.21.16 – Catholic Church Commits to Ongoing Work for Refugees
09.14.16 – Ernesto Lopez Name to Houston Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 List
09.12.16 – Catholic Charities Disaster Response Press Kit
09.07.16 – Catholic Charities Supervising Attorney Named Top Texan Under 30 by CultureMap
09.06.16 – CEO Cynthia N. Colbert Named Outstanding Woman in Business
07.27.16 – Catholic Charities Continues to Meet BBB Standards
06.28.16 – Cynthia N. Colbert Named Finalist in HBJ 2016 C-Suite Awards
06.21.16 – Catholic Charities partners with religious groups to assist flood victims during the Year of Mercy