A Veteran Saved, With Your Help

Mar 15, 2017 | Blog, Mission Moments, News

My name is Lily*, and I am a mother, a grandmother and a military veteran. By the time I found the Catholic Charities program for women veterans, I was living in my van and had lost hope. The road that led me to that point in life was long and difficult. I endured a...

A decent, safe and affordable home – Ms. C’s story

Mar 2, 2017 | Blog, Mission Moments, News

Ms. C was a long-time client who received emergency assistance over the years for herself and her daughter. During this time she received additional assistance with transportation, food and counseling. Although Ms. C. had long periods of stabilization, she always...

Greater Houston Non-Profit Leaders Meet to Innovate and Collaborate to Alleviate Poverty in Houston

Jan 4, 2017 | Blog, News

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will host its third-annual kNOw Poverty Summit Jan. 26 during Poverty Awareness Month, featuring the leader of Catholic Charities USA as the keynote. Sister Donna Markham, OP, Ph.D. – Catholic Charities USA’s...

Empowered to Pull Out of Poverty – Yashika’s Story

Nov 9, 2016 | Blog

On June 1, 1954, the U.S. Congress officially named November 11 “Veterans Day,” a day to honor American veterans of all wars. Whether veterans served in Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, or even in peace time, their sacrifices and willingness to defend their...

Catholic Charities Disaster Response Press Kit

Sep 12, 2016 | News

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston provides response coordination and short-term and long-term recovery services to individuals and families dealing with the aftermath of natural disasters like hurricanes, floods and other catastrophes. Read...