Resources in the time of Corona Virus / Recursos en tiempos del Virus Corona

St. Pius V Food Pantry Click Here

Food Resources for Parishioners in Need
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston continues to serve people in need during the COVID-19 pandemic through all of its programs. Food pantries are open for drive-through food distribution at three locations: Guadalupe Center in Houston; Mamie George Community Center in Richmond; Beacon of Hope Center in Galveston. For hours and other information, click here or call the COVID Assistance Line at 713-874-6521. 

Need Counseling help during this difficult time?

Texans Recovering Together is a Crisis Counseling Program that offers crisis counseling, community outreach, local referrals and resources, linkage and psycho-education to individuals, families, and communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
We are here to ensure that all Texans affected in Harris County will regain a sense of normalcy and recover stronger than ever!

Who pays for services?
All services offered are free. The Crisis Counseling Program is funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency also known as (FEMA). FEMA is partnered with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

What Services are Available?

• Crisis Counseling and Intervention- Aiming to reduce the intensity of an individual’s emotional, mental, physical and behavioral reactions to COVID-19.
• Education and Awareness- Educating individuals and the community on COVID-19
• Resource Referrals- Providing individuals with community resources, assisting with immediate and unmet needs.
• Skill Building- Providing individual/ group sessions and assisting individuals with information on what to expect following a traumatic event.
• Grief and Loss- Offering encouragement and support to individuals with residual grief and loss of loved ones.

How to contact us?
Texans Recovering Together
P. O. Box 25381 Houston, Texas 77074
833-927-1806
TRT@theharriscenter.org

In the midst of the current declared pandemic, COVID-19, the Houston Food Bank remains committed to supporting clients to the best of its ability.  As part of our mission to bring awareness to resources and utilize food for better lives, we have implemented a referral system. For those seeking assistance with state benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, TANF, or TWHP, please call 832-369-9390 or click on the link below.
https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/our-programs/communityassistanceprogram/
 
Houston Food Bank website is https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/

Food Assistance Through SNAP 

Individuals and families can apply online here www.YourTexasBenefits.Com.  
HHSC is the only agency that can determine eligibility.

Unemployment Assistance 

To maximize food & household assistance needs for individual and family households, encourage those recently unemployed due to the Corona Virus Emergency to apply directly for unemployment benefits through the Texas Workforce Commission.  They can apply online at Unemployment Benefit Services by clicking https://Submit an application for unemployment benefits
This service is available seven days a week, 24hours a day.  Or Call a Tele-Center at 800-939-6631 and speak to a customer service representative.  **Assistance has been expanded from 26 weeks to 39 weeks.  Maximum weekly amounts have been increased by $600 to further assist household with bills such as utility, car payments, rent & mortgage etc. •    

Meals for Low-Income Seniors

As a result, Texas just received $16.2 million dollars for home-delivered and prepackaged meals to low-income seniors.  Contact: (626) 449-6815 or https://www.pasadenamealsonwheels.org/

Living our Faith 

Call to Family, Community and Participation
Catholic social teaching inspires and guides how we are to live and work in the world. In this principle, Call to Family, Community and Participation, we remember that human beings are social by nature-we need each other. We, like the early disciples, are called to come together and grow as a community-whether that community is in our classroom, workplace or family.

Amen, I say to You, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me" 

“¡El Ministerio Social de la Parroquia tiene sus raíces en la fe! ”
Es Jesús quien nos llama a esta tarea. El ministerio social es una expresión de lo que somos y lo que creemos. Debe estar anclado en la Escritura y la enseñanza de la Iglesia. El Ministerio Social de la parroquia comienza en la llamada del evangelio a la conversión; para cambiar nuestros corazones y nuestras vidas; para seguir en el camino de la caridad, la justicia y la paz (Comunidades de Sal y Luz ...). "

Office Hours/Hora de oficina
Regular office hours have been suspended until further notice.
Tuesday & Thursday: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Martes y jueves: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Contact/Contacto
281-317-0482
stpvpsm@gmail.com