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...
Apr 26, 2017 | Blog, Mission Moments
Being out of work is hard enough. It’s even harder when not only your spouse is out of work too, but you also have to face grave health challenges. Mary, a client at Mamie George Community Center, is unable to work consistently because she has cancer. Her...
Apr 3, 2017 | Blog, Mission Moments, News
Last spring, Candace Robinson – like so many Houstonians over the past few years – was laid off from her job. She knew right away that she’d have trouble making her next house payment. During a visit to the Texas Workforce Commission, a veteran liaison pointed Candace...
