Right around the time when “Stay Home, Stay Safe” orders were issued in our area, Crystal was preparing to give birth. She was already nervous about being at a hospital in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, but to top it off, her partner was unreliable. He often left and came back, and she wasn’t […]
4.22.20 Need is even more desperate as a result of COVID-19 pandemic HOUSTON – All through May, KSHJ 1430 AM, the Guadalupe Radio Network’s station in Houston, will ask listeners to help parents who can’t afford diapers for their babies and toddlers. The radio station is sponsoring the Month of Mary Drive for Diapers for […]
Angela had a lot going for her. She was eight months pregnant with her second child, doing well at her job, and just moved into a new home to accommodate her growing family. Six weeks into her maternity leave, she found out she lost her job due to layoffs. Angela had no family support nearby, […]
Thank You for Helping Catholic Charities Collect Nearly 50,000 diapers! We asked, and you helped make it happen. Because of you, Catholic Charities and Catholic Radio for Houston KSHJ AM 1430 collected 49,317 diapers during the Month of Mary Drive for Diapers for our Blessed Beginnings Life Center! All month long, you donated diapers, wipes, […]
For immediate release: April 23, 2019 HOUSTON – All through May, Houston Catholic Radio (KSHJ 1430 AM) is asking listeners to help parents who can’t afford diapers for their babies and toddlers. The radio station is sponsoring the Month of Mary Drive for Diapers for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Diapers will be […]
Sierra was in a horrible domestic violence situation. Knowing she had to keep her two children safe, she found the courage to leave. Since she left everything behind, she found starting over difficult and was embarrassed to ask for help. But thanks to you, Catholic Charities was there for Sierra. The Blessed Beginnings Life Center […]
Diapers can be expensive, and many parents struggle to provide them for their small children. But thanks to Kroger, the families Catholic Charities serves can rest a little easier. Kroger donated $4,997.37 worth of diapers to the Blessed Beginnings Life Center. The diapers will be distributed to clients who participate in the Blessed Beginnings classes. […]
Oseas and Nadia have been married 12 years. After their first two years together, they started planning for a baby. Unfortunately, infertility issues made it difficult to make their dream come true. Nadia tried many solutions – medical specialists, midwives, special massages, unique teas and a variety of natural remedies – to no avail. Despite […]
“We’ve accomplished so much with the help of the Blessed Beginnings Program.” As a young couple still in school, Massiel and Patrick were concerned about planning for the arrival of their baby, but thanks to your help, the Catholic Charities Blessed Beginnings program was there to provide education and support. My name is Massiel, […]
Each year, thousands of women experiencing an unexpected pregnancy choose life for their babies. But choosing life is just the beginning. It’s tough being a parent – especially when you’re young, on your own, and money is tight. But, Catholic Charities’ Blessed Beginnings Pregnancy and Parenting Life Center is there for women like Leticia. Leticia […]
