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Two Million Pounds and Counting: Catholic Charities Food Distribution Underscores Historic Need for Food Assistance in Fort Bend County

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December 28, 2020 RICHMOND – Richmond’s Mamie George Community Center (MGCC) recently surpassed the two million-pound mark in food distribution since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.  MGCC is the hub for services provided by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, including food and financial assistance, and a robust program for seniors. “During the […]

A volunteer helps at Catholic Charities' Mamie George Community Center food distribution.

Generous Fort Bend Donors Give $210,000 to Catholic Charities’ Mission of Love Campaign

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9.14.2020 RICHMOND – Generous hearts prevailed as always in Fort Bend County in providing $210,000 to Catholic Charities’ Mamie George Community Center during this year’s Mission of Love campaign. Chaired by Shanda Conroy and Lisa Emiliani, the campaign concluded with a virtual “thank you” event that paid tribute to honorees Tom and Norma Petrosewicz. Lead […]

You help vulnerable seniors like Ramona.

You Help Bring Food and Comfort to Vulnerable Fort Bend Seniors

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“Some days I cry.” These heartbreaking words come from Ramona, one of the seniors who, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, can no longer come to the Mamie George Community Center (MGCC) in Richmond each weekday for fellowship and a nutritious meal. Because of you, seniors like Ramona receive meals and groceries to keep them nourished […]

Catholic Charities’ Mamie George Community Center in Richmond Transitions to Create Sustainable Plan for Addressing Community Need for Food During Pandemic

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8.25.2020 Brief facts: Catholic Charities’ Mamie George Community Center in Richmond will begin distributing food over six hours on two Saturdays each month, starting August 29 Designated as Houston Food Bank Neighborhood Super Site Large-scale food distribution at 1111 Collins Road, Richmond, TX 77469 Beginning Saturday, August 29, Catholic Charities’ Mamie George Community Center (MGCC) […]

Catholic Charities invites Fort Bend County residents to join the mission, from a safe distance, for Mamie George Community Center in Richmond

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RICHMOND – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Catholic Charities is transforming its annual Mission of Love gala from the traditional live event held in September to a web-based campaign that launches this summer. The effort raises funds for the Mamie George Community Center (MGCC) in Richmond, the Fort Bend County hub for services provided by […]

A volunteer helps at Catholic Charities' Mamie George Community Center food distribution.

Catholic Charities’ Mamie George Community Center in Richmond Becomes Houston Food Bank Neighborhood Super Site, Will Serve Many More Families During Pandemic

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Brief facts: • Catholic Charities’ Mamie George Community Center in Richmond designated as Houston Food Bank Neighborhood Super Site • Food distribution will expand to 50% more families • Large-scale food distribution moves to Tuesdays only, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., starting June 30, 1111 Collins Road, Richmond, TX 77469 Beginning Tuesday, June 30, Catholic Charities’ Mamie […]

Women Veterans Defend the Community by Making Masks for Volunteers Distributing Food at Mamie George Community Center

Women Veterans Defend the Community by Making Masks for Volunteers Distributing Food at Mamie George Community Center

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RICHMOND – First they defended our country. Now, they’re creating a first line of defense in the war against COVID-19 in Fort Bend County. Women veterans affiliated with Catholic Charities’ Women Veterans Program are making fabric masks to protect the many volunteers distributing food at the Mamie George Community Center (MGCC) in Richmond, the hub […]

2019 Mission of Love honored former Fort Bend County Commissioner James Patterson

Mission of Love Raises $180,000 for Catholic Charities’ Mamie George Community Center in Fort Bend County

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RICHMOND – Generous Fort Bend County supporters generated $180,000 for Catholic Charities’ services at Mamie George Community Center (MGCC) at the sixth annual Mission of Love event on September 12, 2019 at the Safari Texas Ranch in Richmond. The annual dinner and fundraising gala honored long-time Fort Bend County resident and former county commissioner James […]

National Charity League - Azalea Chapter at Catholic Charities' Annual Mamie George Community Center Pancake Festival

Annual Pancake Festival Draws Crowds to Mamie George

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Dozens of volunteers packed the Mamie George Community Center on Saturday, June 8, 2019 to flip pancakes for Catholic Charities. The Annual Pancake Festival brought in more than 300 people to feast on $5 all-you-can-eat pancakes and enjoy family-friendly activities all morning long. Proceeds from the event benefit Catholic Charities’ programs and services in Fort […]

Order of Malta Feeds Hungry Families in Fort Bend

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Nearly 50 volunteers from the Order of Malta donate their time to make sure families in need in Fort Bend County receive nutritious food through the monthly food fairs at Mamie George Community Center. On Saturday at the Mamie George Community Center, dozens of energetic volunteers sort through boxes of nutritious food to prepare for […]