Career Essentials Graduation Empowers Women Veterans

Mar 27, 2017 | Blog

Many veterans have difficulty transitioning from the military to civilian life. For women veterans it can be even more challenging. Several have trouble finding or keeping a job because of post-traumatic stress disorder, military sexual trauma, or medical or physical...

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...

2017 kNOw Poverty Summit

Dec 15, 2016

January 26, 2017 University of St. Thomas The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has declared January “Poverty Awareness Month.” In response, we are excited to host the 3rd annual kNOw Poverty Summit on January 26, 2017. The sessions will focus on innovative...