Poverty has many faces. It could be a single mother whose hours were cut short during the COVID-19 pandemic. It could be a family whose primary wage earner was furloughed. It could be a neighbor who has experienced a catastrophic medical problem that wiped out their savings. Catholic Charities will host a virtual event to […]
HOUSTON – A standing-room only crowd of about 200 people gathered to hear from local and national experts from all faiths at the kNOw Poverty Summit on January 16, 2020, presented by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Professionals from nonprofit, government and the private sector joined together to discuss innovative strategies to help families […]
During Poverty Awareness Month, join the U.S. Bishops, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and the Catholic Charities in taking up Pope Francis’ challenge to live in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in poverty. You can learn more about how you can help by attending the kNOw Poverty Summit, Thursday, Jan. 26 at the University […]
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 first female president and CEO – is a strong advocate for the poor, and has advocated […]
