At St. Bartholomew's we value the need to serve and stand with the poor and vulnerable, to advoate for justice and to learn and to live the seven core themes of Catholic social teaching.

Social Concerns Committee of St. Bartholomew

 

Vision

The vision of the committee is to identify and address community concerns within our scope of ability to serve, guide, and support.  Working in collaboration with community leaders and parishioner expertise in matters of health, education, employment, finance, and socialization alternatives we vow to offer a source of hope, guidance, and support to those in need.
 

Key Areas of Responsibility

To Promote Physical and Mental Health & Wellness
To Empower Individuals and Families for Spiritual and Life Success
To Improve the Social and Fellowship Experience Within Our Community


Parishioner Involvement
The committee welcomes and needs your involvement to bring these events to the parish.  Please prayerfully consider how you would like to help and contact a committee member to express your interest.
 

Committee Members

Sister Fortune Ezeugo - Team Leader
Sister Lucy Ezeobi - Sponsor
Maricela Munillo
Shelley McGrail
Maria Gutierrez
Cesar Lara
Yvette Lara
Alex Guajardo
Veronica Guajardo
Ada Martin
Cecilio Cerrizal
Karla Torres
Demeiro Villalobos
 

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Katy Area Outreach Ministry Resources

Breath of Life
21715 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, TX 77450
281-398-7353
Children’s Clinic for Preventative and Acute Care Services
Monday- Thursday 8 a.m to 5:00 p.m
Friday  8:00 a.m to noon
Appt must be scheduled

Christ Clinic
5504 First Street, Katy, TX 77492
281-391-0190
Medical and Dental care for the under resourced in Katy
Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m
Friday 9:00 a.m- noon

Compassion Katy
22765 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, TX 77450
281-395-1130  www.compassionkaty.org
Compassion Katy seeks to meet needs in the Katy community in a variety of ways.
One of these ways is twice a year projects through Katy Serve Fest.

Crosspoint Church
Mission Fit Boot Camp
700 Westgreen, Katy, TX 77450
Mike Hicks
Bootcamp participation requires donations of food, clothes, etc.to the homeless. Bootcamp is Monday and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m  Crosspoint also has a storage area for the needs of the homeless

Domestic Violence Help Guide  -- http://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/domestic-violence-and-abuse.htm
Domestic Violence Resource Library -- http://www.datingadvice.com/directories/domestic-violence-resources

Katy Christian Ministries
24/7 Hotline for Emergency Events

• Domestic Abuse: 281-391-4357
• Sexual Abuse: 281-693-7273

Katy Administration Building

• Phone: 281-391-5261
• Fax: 281-665-8742
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00-5:30 (closed from 12:00-1:00 for lunch)
• Physical Address: 5504 1st Street – Katy, TX 77493 – View Map
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 986 – Katy, Texas 77492
• Volunteer Info – 281-391-5261

Katy Social Services

• Phone: 281-391-9623
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00a-5:00p (closed 12:00-1:00 for lunch)
• Address: 5504 1st Street – Katy, TX 77493 – View Map

Katy Crisis Center

• Domestic Abuse: 281-391-4504
• Sexual Assault: 281-391-5262
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00a-5:00 (closed 12:00-1:00 for lunch)
• Address: 5504 1st Street – Katy, TX 77493 – View Map

Katy Food Pantry

• Phone: 281-391-3730
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30-5:00 (closed 12:00-11:00 for lunch)
• Address: 5506 1st Street – Katy, TX 77493 – View Map

Katy Donation Center

• Call for Pick-up: 281-391-7400
• Address: 5012 E Third St. – Katy, TX 77493 – View Map
• Summer Donation Hours: Monday – Saturday 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Garage Sale Hours: Monday – Saturday 9 AM – 11 AM
• For Donation Pickup please call 281-391-7400

Katy Resale Store

• Phone: 281-391-0003
• Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00a-5:00p
• Address: 5510 1st Street – Katy, TX 77493 –

Manna House
1238 FM 359 Rd, Brookshire TX  77423
281-375-6401
Manna House is a drug and alcohol residential recovery facility in Brookshire.
Mosaic House of Prayer works with Manna House to distribute food every Tuesday from noon- 2p.m.  The Chuck Wagon Good pantry offers food and prayer at this time.

St Bartholomew Catholic Church- St. Vincent De Paul Ministry
5356 11th Street, Katy, TX  77493
281-391-1540         
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry open M, T, Th from 6-7:30 p.m. Serving parishioners and those who have a referral from KCM or Catholic Charities, in Katy ISD zip codes only. Also can provide limited assistance with rent or utilities to prevent eviction or cut off.

Thanksgiving Feast sponsored by several area churches supply food, clothes, coats, blankets, etc. on Thanksgiving day.

Twentyfour4twenty.org
Delivers a sack meal to the homeless every Thursday evening from 5-6:30 p.m
Each sack has a Bible verse on it and the Director, Marshall Camp, prays over each person.

We Cover Kids
Assists KatyISD in meeting basic needs of clothes, shoes, supplies etc… to KISD-area children. They work closely with the KatyISD Homeless Liaison to determine how best to assist each individual case.  Contact wecoverkids@gmail.com

 24 Hour Hotlines:

·  Domestic Abuse 281-391-4357
·  Sexual Abuse 281-693-7273

Other Hotlines:

·  Child Abuse 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
·  National Runaway Hotline 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
·  Gay & Lesbian National Hotline 1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564)
·  National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

Helpful Phone Numbers:

Hospitals:

·  Memorial Hermann-Katy 281-644-7000
·  Memorial Hermann-Memorial City 713-242-3070
·  Christus St. Catherine-Katy 281-599-5796
·  Ben Taub General Hospital 713-873-2000
 

Clinics:

·  Breath of Life Clinic 281-398-7353
·  Christ Clinic 281-391-0190
·  Pregnancy Help Center 281-578-0078
 

Other:

·  WIC 281-391-4168 1-800-942-3678
·  Houston Food Bank 713-223-3700
·  LIFE (Local Infant Formula for Emergencies) Houston 713-528-6044
·  United Way Helpline 211
·  Pet Safe Program 713-869-7722
·  AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse) 713-224-9911
·  Catholic Charities 713-874-6570
·  Fort Bend Lawyers Care 281-239-0015
·  Workforce Solutions 281-644-1030
 

Helpful Links:

TANF/SNAP – www.yourtexasbenefits.com
Verizon Hopeline – http://aboutus.vzw.com/communityservice/hopeLine.html
TAASA – www.taasa.org
RAINN – www.rainn.org
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence – www.ncadv.org
Love Is Not Abuse – www.loveisnotabuse.com