Consider this: almost one in three households throughout Greater Houston cannot cover the rising costs of all their essential, basic needs. These families have homes and jobs, but they live in constant fear, teetering on the edge of financial ruin. Just one unexpected expense or added strain can push them into crisis, making survival a daily battle. Today, an estimated 19.6% of Greater Houston’s population live in poverty. That means almost one in every five people, and almost three in ten children living in Houston live in poverty. Vincent de Paul Galveston-Houston is a grassroots, volunteer-based, direct-aid organization that helps people in need get back on their feet. We provide short-term financial, material, and emotional support and work person-to-person through advocacy, education and referral efforts to break cycles of poverty, empower people and promote self-sufficiency. The help our volunteers give is intensely personal. When a family is struggling, we visit them in their homes. We learn their names and their stories, assessing their unique needs and offering relief for their immediate crisis. This human connection helps neighbors in need hold onto the hope and determination to keep going. Vincent de Paul strives to promote self-sufficient, dignified living for all. We believe in helping those in need regardless of race, religion or citizenship status. We offer confidential support in a dignified way that seeks to respect and empower those that we serve because we believe these are things all people deserve. Follow us to learn more about the exciting work we are doing every day to make the world a brighter place!
