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