Pastoral Ministries

Respect Life Office

The Society has been active in the Houston – Galveston area since 1871.

2002 Facts

• 800 lay men and women in 72 parish-based Conferences provided person-to-person service to individuals in need.  Services included emergency assistance with food, clothing, rent, utilities, travel needs; and visits to the elderly, the sick and to those in prison.  In all, over 123,000 people in our community were served by the Society during 2002.

Programs of the local Society:

• St. Vincent de Paul Village – a transitional housing facility for homeless families with children (single-family units).

• St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores (2) – designed to offer low cost merchandise to the public and free merchandise to individuals in need, through a Conference referral process.

• Forty-six Conference-based food pantries

2002 Figures

• Vincentians helped 123,000 individuals

• The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores provided free clothing, household items and furnishings valued at $146,404 to 3,137 people in need.

St. Vincent de Paul Village provided transitional housing and other supportive services to 55 families with

Conferences– There are St. Vincent de Paul Conferences in 72 parishes including the University of St. Thomas within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. To find the nearest St. Vincent de Paul Conference, or to find out how to start a Conference in your parish, please call the Archdiocesan Council Office at (713) 741-8234, ext. 110.

St. Vincent DePaul Village– The St. Vincent de Paul Village, located off of I-45 and W. Mount Houston Rd. in northwest Houston, provides transitional housing to homeless families with children. Families may live at the Village for up to two years. Families are provided with an array of services designed to help them become self-sufficient. The Village can currently accommodate 48 families. For information regarding the St. Vincent de Paul Village, please call (281) 447-3511.

Angela House– Housed in three duplex units on the north side of town, Angela House provides transitional housing and related services, including therapy and job training, for women who have been released from prison.  For more information, please call (713) 741-8234, ext 105.

St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Stores– the Thrift Stores are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am. – 5:00 p.m. The stores accept donations of gently used clothing, furniture, appliances and other household items. A truck is available to pick up furniture, appliances and other large items. Donations of clothing and other small items may be taken to either of the following two store locations:

For pick-up of large donations, please call (713) 862-2605.  All donations are tax deductible and we provide a tax deduction receipt for all donated goods. To learn more about volunteer opportunities at the stores, please call (713) 741-8234, ext. 104.

Donations:  Please forward your tax-deductible donations to:
Society of St. Vincent DePaul
2403, Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX, 77021
713-741-8234

All Saints 713-864-8937

Assumption 281-447-5784

Christ the King 713-869-1449

Corpus Christi 713-667-0497

Epiphany of the Lord 281-578-0707

Guardian Angel, Wallis 409-478-6532

Holy Ghost 713-668-0463

Holy Rosary, Rosenberg 281-342-3089

Immaculate Conception 409-865-2368

Mary, Star of the Sea 409-233-5271

Notre Dame 281-498-4653

Our Lady of Fatima 713-675-0981

Our Lady of St. John 713-631-0810

Our Lady Star of the Sea 713-674-6620

Our Mother of Mercy 713-675-3000

Queen of Peace 713-921-6127

Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral 713-659-1300

Sacred Heart, Conroe 409-456-8186

Sacred Heart, Crosby 281-328-1967

Sacred Heart, Galveston 409-762-2550

Sacred Heart, Manvel 281-489-8720

Shrine of the True Cross 281-337-4112

St. Albert 713-771-3596

St. Ambrose 713-686-3068

St. Andrew 713-475-2245

St. Anne 713-526-3276

St. Anne, Tomball 281-351-6405

St. Anne de Beaupre 713-869-1319

St. Anthony of Padua 409-273-6979

St. Augustine 713-946-5035

St. Bartholomew 281-391-1540

St. Benedict 713-413-2626

St. Cecilia 713-468-1185

St. Christopher 713-645-6614

St. Frances Cabrini 713-946-0098

St. Francis de Sales 713-861-3646

St. Francis of Assisi 713-631-3124

St. Francis Xavier 713-731-2716

St. Gregory the Great 713-631-8780

St. Helen, Pearland 281-997-0447

St. Hyacinth 281-479-4298

St. James, Spring 281-353-5053

St. Jerome 713-468-6920

St. Jerome, Clute 409-265-6021

St. John Fisher 281-238-0991

St. John Neumann 281-931-0684

St. Joseph, Baytown 281-424-5824

St. Joseph, New Waverly 409-344-6104

St. Leo the Great 281-449-0703

St. Mark the Evangelist 281-437-9114

St. Martin de Porres 281-328-2673

St. Mary, La Porte 281-471-2000

St. Mary, Texas City 281-485-0130

St. Mary of the Purification 713-528-0571

St. Matthias 281-259-7300

St. Michael 713-621-4370

St. Michael, Lake Jackson 409-297-3041

St. Monica 281-447-3212

St. Nicholas 713-223-5210

St. Patrick 713-695-0631

St. Peter the Apostle 713-747-6708

Sts. Peter & Paul 409-885-7889

St. Peter Claver 713-672-0804

St. Philip the Apostle 281-324-3726

St. Philip Neri 713-731-2741

Sts. Simon & Jude 281-292-6002

St. Thomas More 713-729-0221

St. Vincent de Paul 713-668-6313

University of St. Thomas 713-521-4718

Houston Catholic Worker 713-869-7376

·         Casa Juan Diego – House of hospitality for immigrant and refugee women and Spanish speaking battered or pregnant women.

·         Centro “Padre Jack Davis” - for immigrant men.

·         Casa Marcel – shelter.

Gift of Mary's Home, Missionary of Charity
713-514-0728 or 713-921-9687
A new Home for homeless women, pregnant or not.  The sisters are working with Casa Juan Diego.  Mom should also be attached to a Gabriel project for all other care. The address is:  7, Sidney, Houston Tx., 77003 (near the convention center)

St. Vincent de Paul Village
281-447-3511
Transitional living for families, adults over 21, children under 18.  Single persons accepted.  Two bedroom, duplex apartments.  First month free, with a monthly program fee thereafter.  Utilities provided but must be willing and able to work.  Drug and alcohol free and no mental illness.  Lease is for six months with possibility of extension.  Will accept pregnant women with or without children.  St. Vincent de Paul sponsor is not necessary.

Angela House
713-741-8234 ext 105
St. Vincent de Paul residential program to serve adult women recently released from prison.  Accepting 16 residents, it provides a healthy community, educational opportunities, and substance abuse treatment, a GED, computer skills, individual psychological care whatever is needed to help them reintegrate into society.  Call Sr. Maureen O’Connell at (713) 741-8234 ext. 105

Villa de Guadelupe
713-227-9981
Transitional residence for women and their children.  Accepts pregnant women and up to 2 children, includes newborn if born while at the shelter.  Provides counseling and promotes self-reliance.  Women must be working or capable of working.

Magnificat Houses
713-529-4231

·         St. Joseph House – Center for job training units for the recovering mentally ill.

·         Opus Maria – Center for social adjustment programs for the recovering mentally ill.

·         Galilee – Retreat and Recreation.

·         Ave Marie – Residence for women.

·         Bethany – Residence for women with AIDS and their children.

·         Anawim – Residence for women.

·         Susanna – Residence for women with children.

·         Miryam’s Hostel – Overnight shelter for women.

·         Gamaliel – Residence for men.

·         Emmaus – Residence for men.

·         Maranatha – Residence for men.

·         Morning Star Hostel – Residence for men and women with AIDS.

·         Our Lady of Divine Providence – Residence for families.

·         Holy Family Apartments – Volunteers and Staff.

·         Emmanuel Crisis Center for Infants and Children – Licensed facility for infants and children up to 7 years whose mothers are incarcerated or in special need.

Covenant House
713-523-2231
Temporary crisis shelter for teens (including pregnant girls)– under 21.

Shepherds Tent
281-376-6831
Housing in an apartment for up to 18 months.  Rent and utilities paid to give woman time to establish a means of support.  Must be 18, in a crisis pregnancy with no other children.  Contract drawn and signed.

Santa Maria Hostel
713-228-0125
Residential care, professional counseling and education for high-risk women with or without children.

Wellsprings
713-529-6559
Transitional residence for homeless and/or abused women between the ages of 30-50 who are capable of full-time employment.

Casa de Experanza de los Ninos
713-529-0639
Homes for children in crisis due to abuse, neglect or the HIV/AIDS virus.

Housing & Shelters – Non-Catholic

Star of Hope Shelter
713-748-0700
Transitional living with a one-year program.  Provide follow-up after one year.  Need reference or eviction notice.  For women 18 or older, pregnant with or without children.

Life House
713-623-2120
A Christian maternity home providing care, counseling and support for women ages 13 – 25 experiencing a crisis pregnancy.

The Garden
281-342-5415
Homeless shelter in the Richmond/Rosenburg area.

Faith Lutheran Church
Shelter for pregnant women.

Coalition for the Homeless
713-739-7514 Crisis Line 713-228-1505
Will refer clients to services, which are NOT Pro-life.

Harris County Community Development
1010 Prairie suite 1001;
9418 Jensen
Offers monitory assistance with rent, utilities, etc.

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Thrift Shops

Little Flower Thrift Shop
713-862-7347
5334 Washington
Houston, TX 77007
Hours:  Mon.- Fri.; 2^nd & 4^th Sat. 10:00am-2: 00pm

Second Blessing Resale Store
713-780-2727
3100 Rodgerdale
Houston, TX 77042
Hours:  Tues. – Sat. 10:00am – 5:00pm

Charity Guild Shop
713-529-0995
1203 Lovett Blvd, Houston, TX 77006
Hours:  Mon. – Sat. 10:00am – 3:00pm

Joseph’s Coat Resale Shop
281-584-2025
625 Nottingham Oaks Trail
Houston, TX 77079
Hours:  Mon. – Sat. 10:00am - 4:00pm

Our Lady of Guadalupe Thrift Shop / St. Joseph Resale
281-232-4182 / 281-342-2219
514 Carlisle
Rosenburg, TX 77471
Hours:  Tues. – Thurs. 9:00am – 12:00pm; 1:00am – 3:00pm; Wed.  9:00am – 12:00pm

Sacred Heart Social Ministry
281-431-0969
14307 Highway 6
Arcola, TX
Hours:  Mon. – Fri. 10:00am – 3:00pm; Sat. 9:00am – 12:00pm

St. Jerome Thrift Shop
713-468-5910
8825 Kempwood, Houston, TX 77080
Hours:  Mon. – Thurs. 10:00am – 1:00pm

Fatima Thrift Shop
409-945-6611
518 6^th Street North
Texas City, TX 77590
Hours:  Mon. – Fri. 10:00am – 5:00pm; Sat. 10:00am - 4:30pm

St. Mary Thrift Shop
2024 Winnie
Galveston, TX 77550
Hours:  Fri. 10:00am – 4:00pm; Sat. 10:00am – 12:30pm

S.E.A.M Thrift Shop
2006 Houston Blvd.
South Houston, TX 77587
Hours:  Mon.-Thurs. 10:00am – 1:30pm
 

Texas Works Overview

Overview:

The mission of the Texas Department of Human Services is to provide financial, health, and human services that promote the greatest possible independence and personal responsibility for all clients.

Our key responsibilities to the citizens of Texas include:

• fostering of individual choices, dignity, safety and independence for the elderly, persons with disabilities, and families;
• encouraging self-sufficiency, while sustaining families and individuals in times of need; and
• using public funds in a cost effective and efficient manner.

Keys to Independence

• Medical Assistance
• Food Stamps
• Cash Assistance
• One Time Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (OTTANF)
• Help finding a job
• Child Care
• Child Support
• Community Services
• Family Violence Services
• Programs for Elderly and disabled persons
• WIC:  Special Supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants & Children
• Tax Credits
• Tuition Waivers

Texas Department of Human Services:
Region 6 Administrative Offices
5425 Polk Street
Houston, TX, 77023

The Food Stamp Program
            Frequently Asked Questions see appendix.
            Preguntas Frecuentes sobre el programa de estampillar para Comida.

All the above information is available on the Internet at:
http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/
http://www.r06.tdh.state.tx.us/co_indig.htm  Indigent help