Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Providing Help. Creating Hope.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Catholic Charities' goal is to help alleviate poverty in the Greater Houston region to allow our clients to live with dignity and help them on the path to self-sufficiency. Our plan is to be a hand up, helping those in need in our community to provide for their families and take the steps needed to no longer live in poverty.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Nurturing and Caring for Children
Programs in this impact area include: Blessed Beginnings Life Center, St. Jerome's Foster Care, In-School Counseling, and the St. Michael's Homes for Children.
Strengthening Families
Programs in this impact area include: basic needs assistance, family and school counseling, disaster recovery, and food pantry services.
Supporting Refugees and Immigrants
Programs in this impact area include: refugee resettlement and the St. Francis Cabrini Legal Center, which provides legal services to immigrants.
Promoting Independence for Seniors, Veterans, and Others
Programs in this impact area include: HIV/AIDS Ministry, Senior Services, Women Veteran Services, and our Mamie George Community Center in Richmond, Texas.
Where we work
Awards
Awards for Excellence Pinnacle Winner 2019
Better Business Bureau
Awards for Excellence Pinnacle Winner 2015
Better Business Bureau
Affiliations & memberships
Catholic Charities USA 1943
United Way Member Agency 1952
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsIndividuals served through food pantries and food fairs
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Strengthening Families
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Individuals who attended citizenship workshops or outreach events
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Supporting Refugees and Immigrants
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Families receiving assistance to maintain housing/utilities
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Strengthening Families
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of meals served to low-income seniors
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Promoting Independence for Seniors, Veterans, and Others
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Individuals who received pregnancy and parenting services
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Nurturing and Caring for Children
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
Download strategic planLearn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The 2022-2027 Strategic Goals include:
Goal #1. Improve client service access, experience, and outcomes by funding and opening a new premier Client Services Center in Harris County that will house multiple client services that address current and future needs
Goal #2. Ensure all facilities honor and respect the dignity of those we serve through our service model, accessibility, and provide an environment that is welcoming and comfortable
Goal #3. Improve client experience and outcomes by researching, piloting, and adopting a comprehensive, evidence-based, integrated service model that increases access to all agency services
Goal #4. Ensure client and community needs are being addressed by refining a process for comprehensive program review that will direct service and program priorities, drive continuous quality improvement, and improve client outcomes
Goal #5. Increase the quality of client interactions and outcomes by researching, designing, and implementing a client management software that streamlines processes, data gathering, and reporting and increases access to services across distance
Goal #6. Promote a culture of excellence that enhances the employment experience, drives staff retention, and supports a highly motivated and service-oriented work force
Goal #7. Drive sustainable recruitment of dedicated, high-quality staff through effective communications, outreach, and competitive wages and benefits
Goal #8. Better serve the needs of staff and clients by formulating a proactive strategy to maintain and/or enhance our presence and facilities in Midtown
Goal # 9. Educate the community and reduce barriers for clients by increasing promotion of Social Justice and Catholic Social Teachings through education, advocacy, and collaboration
Goal #10. Broaden our base of community support - including more groups and families - through outreach, volunteerism, and other engagement opportunities
Goal #11. Increase revenue to strengthen services and support clients by increasing the number and amount donated by individual donors through increased cultivation, stewardship, and offering donors a wide variety of ways to donate
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Strategic Direction
Improving the lives of those we serve by investing in technology, people, and places
Our Goal
By 2027, Catholic Charities will transform the way we serve people as the most efficient and effective social service provider in the Archdiocese.
Our Strategic Plan is all about people:
• the people we serve (clients)
• the people we employ (staff)
• the people we engage (community)
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We are funded by a variety of revenue sources, the majority of which represent state and federal grants and contracts. Foundation and United Way grants make up the second-largest source of revenue, followed by individual and in-kind donations. We are grateful for the on-going support from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Catholic Charities is taking steps to create a more robust network of support for our clients through more integrated case management that spans our broad array of social services programs. In addition, we put a system in place to provide long-term disaster recovery services to help individuals and families who experienced loss from natural disaster, most recently from Hurricane Harvey.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Board of directorsas of 01/26/2023
Gretchen Martinez Penny
Alicia Freysinger
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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