Providing Help.
Creating Hope.
Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas offers six programs in service and support of those in need. Keeping with our mission, “People of faith responding to needs by serving, teaching, building community, and preserving the dignity of individuals and families in Southeast Texas,” our organization offers services primarily to low-to-moderate income residents of Chambers, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Newton, Orange, Polk, and Tyler Counties. Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas makes its services available to all without regard to race, religion, age, gender, or national origin. We serve people not because they are Catholic but because we are Catholic.
Our Programs
Counseling Services
Counseling Services provides English and Spanish language counseling to individuals and families seeking emotional and mental health support. Our therapists also provide free counseling to women who are experiencing emotional distress related to an unplanned pregnancy.
Elijah's Place
Elijah’s Place provides ongoing grief support to children ages 5 – 18 who have experienced the death of a parent, caregiver, or sibling. The program also offers childhood bereavement education for adults working in schools, churches, and community organizations.
Home Matters
Home Matters provides support to help individuals and families achieve greater self-sufficiency and stability. Our services include rental housing counseling, financial assistance for rent, utilities, and food, and free income tax preparation. We also offer disaster relief services to address both immediate needs and long-term recovery efforts following hurricanes, tornadoes, and other severe weather events.
Hospitality Center
The Hospitality Center provides a clean, comfortable environment in which our guests receive a freshly prepared wholesome, hot meal every day of the year. The Hospitality Center is located at 3959 Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur, Texas.
Immigration
Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas is the only non-profit agency in our region that is recognized by the Department of Justice as a qualified provider of immigration legal services. Our accredited staff are experienced and skilled at helping immigrants.
Market to HOPE (Help Other People Eat)
Market to HOPE (Help Other People Eat) provides supplemental grocery products to low-income households experiencing food insecurity. In-store service offers clients the opportunity to shop and select the foods that meet their dietary needs and preferences. Curbside service offers clients an array of products selected for them from our available inventory. Market to HOPE has locations at 3370 Sarah Street, Beaumont, Texas and at 902 E. 3rd Street, Winnie, Texas.
Resale Shop
The Thrift Barn
At The Thrift Barn we sell donated goods at discounted prices in a welcoming atmosphere that provides a dignified shopping experience for families in need. Your donations of new or gently used items that are suitable for immediate use and resale help us ensure each person who shops with us feels uplifted, empowered, respected, and truly loved. The Thrift Barn is located at 909 Hwy 124, Winnie, Texas.
