When Hurricane Harvey hit, Sonia was 39 weeks pregnant. As floodwaters rose around her...
Mission Moments
Catholic Charities Gave a Young Girl Hope After the Trauma of Hurricane Harvey
When Hurricane Harvey hit, 14-year-old Karla had already faced many life storms. She...
Motivated to Move Forward
*John, an 81 year old man, was struggling to continue living independently. As a...
Seniors At High Risk in Houston Heat
In the extreme heat of Greater Houston’s late summer – with “feels like” temps climbing...
From Normal, to Desolation, to a Better Future
R.J.* is a typical college freshman now, but his journey from childhood to pre-med...
Refugee Resiliency: A Single Father’s Perseverance
Living in a refugee camp is hard. Living in a refugee camp as a single father with a...
You Helped a Family Learn to Parent Their ‘‘Very Special Gift from God’’ Through Blessed Beginnings
Oseas and Nadia have been married 12 years. After their first two years together, they...
A Domestic Violence Survivor Gets Back on Her Feet Thanks to You
When Cathy* first contacted Catholic Charities, she was living in a terrible apartment....
A Family Improved With Your Help
“We’ve accomplished so much with the help of the Blessed Beginnings Program.” As a young...
Blessed Beginnings Classes Helped Make Leticia a Better Mom
Each year, thousands of women experiencing an unexpected pregnancy choose life for their...
Down on His Luck, A Man is Treated with Kindness
A few months ago, Joe*, a man in his early 40s came in to the Mamie George Community...
Navy Veteran Finds Help and Hope at the Villa
U.S. Navy veteran Jerrica* returned from her tour and married her Prince Charming. Or so...