Fort Bend’s Mamie George Community Center Mission of Love to Honor Dr. Thomas Randle, Recently Retired Superintendent of Lamar Consolidated ISD

Aug 24, 2021 | News

RICHMOND –  Ela Calix, along with her husband Marco, was among the first seniors who walked in the door after the Mamie George Community Center (MGCC) opened in Richmond 10 years ago.  Sadly, Marco passed away, but Ela still comes to the center on a regular basis.  “I...

Harris County Launches New $30 Million COVID Relief Fund for Struggling Families

Jul 22, 2021 | News

Catholic Charities to administer funds to help 20,000 families to receive $1,500 payments  Application runs July 28 through August 11, 2021 HOUSTON, TX – A new $30 million relief fund opening next week will help families still experiencing the financial effects of the...

Rapid Re-Housing Program helps people who face homelessness

Jul 12, 2021 | Blog

You Gave People Like Joe a Home “I don’t know if you have wings…but you came and grabbed me away from the streets.” Because you gave to Catholic Charities, families who would otherwise be living on the street are able to get a good night’s rest in the security...

You Helped a Single Mother and her Kids Get Back on Their Feet

Jul 12, 2021 | Blog, Mission Moments

Lucinda is no stranger to hardship. As a single mother, she worked long hours at a washateria to support her two small children. The pay wasn’t much, but it was enough to get by and take care of her family. She was already living paycheck to paycheck when Winter Storm...

Catholic Charities’ Mamie George Community Center to Welcome Clients Back Inside in June

May 25, 2021 | Blog, News

As more people get vaccinated against COVID-19 and cases decline in Fort Bend County, Catholic Charities’ Mamie George Community Center (MGCC) in Richmond will soon open the door to safely invite clients back inside the facility. “We’re going to be very intentional in...