Refugee Resiliency: A Single Father’s Perseverance

Jul 31, 2017 | Blog, Mission Moments, News

Living in a refugee camp is hard. Living in a refugee camp as a single father with a disability makes it especially tough. Mr. Tip Ta and his daughter lived in a refugee camp on the Thai/Burma border for many years, a place that didn’t provide the opportunity to have...

Flipping Out at the Mamie George Community Center

Jun 15, 2017 | News

Mamie George Community Center to Host 4th Annual Pancake Festival June 24, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Mamie George Community Center (MGCC) will host its 4th Annual Pancake Festival Sat., June 24, to benefit program services in Fort Bend County. MGCC, a program of Catholic...

Houston World Refugee Day Set for June 17

Jun 6, 2017 | Blog, News

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will once again celebrate World Refugee Day this month. The mission of World Refugee Day Houston is to raise awareness, honor refugees, and show gratitude to the many Houstonians who have welcomed refugees for...

Down on His Luck, A Man is Treated with Kindness

Jun 5, 2017 | Blog, Mission Moments

A few months ago, Joe*, a man in his early 40s came in to the Mamie George Community Center for the first time asking for assistance for food. He was unemployed and looking for jobs without much luck. He applied to several local restaurants and Walmart, but he was...

Catholic Charities Raises Over $650,000 at Sold Out Wine & Dine Event

May 10, 2017 | News

View and download more photos online here. More than 320 guests enjoyed delicious food and fine wine in the lobby of the stunning 48-story 609 Main at Texas building in the heart of Downtown Houston at Saturday’s sold out Wine & Dine dinner to benefit Catholic...