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the cost of electricity through the City of Houston's
Consumer Choice Program.
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For a list of resources in ZIP code order,
click here.
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C.A.R.E.
Community Assistance Reliant Energy
c/o Harris County Social Services |
(713) 696-7900 |
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9418 Jensen |
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Houston, TX 77093 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families over the
age of 18, low-income who have permanent legal
residency. Call to apply for assistance. |
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Description/Comments |
CARE helps with emergency financial aid for
rent/mortgage, utility assistance, and food vouchers.
Serves residents all over Harris County. |
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Facility Location |
Locations all over Harris County. |
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Catholic Charities |
(713) 227-9981 |
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326 S. Jensen |
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Houston, TX 77003 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families. The list
opens once per month and a caseworker will schedule
appointments. |
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Description/Comments |
Serves residents all over Harris County. |
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Facility Location |
Downtown |
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Christian Community Service |
(713) 871-9741 |
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3434 Branard |
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Houston, TX 77027 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts low-income men, women, and families
who call to apply for emergency assistance, which is ZIP
code specific. |
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Description/Comments |
Assistance is given on a first-come,
first-serve basis. |
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Facility Location |
West |
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City Wide Club |
(713) 752-2582 |
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4101 San Jacinto, Suite 131 |
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Houston, TX 77004 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts low-income men, women, and families
who call on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 AM – 2 PM.
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Description/Comments |
Assistance is given when funding is
available. |
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Facility Location |
Downtown |
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Consolidated Communications |
(866) 989-2255 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families who need
utility assistance. |
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Description/Comments |
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Facility Location |
Serves clients all over Harris County. |
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First Baptist Church of South Houston |
(713) 946-5944 |
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315 Georgia |
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South Houston, TX 77087 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families who apply
in person by bringing photo ID, and Social Security
cards. |
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Description/Comments |
Serves ZIP code 77587. |
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Facility Location |
South Houston |
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Gethsemane Missionary Baptist |
(713) 674-4435 |
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1621 Pleasantville Dr. |
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Houston, TX 77029 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families who call
on Monday at 9 AM. The first 20 callers will receive an
appointment for that week. |
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Description/Comments |
Utility, gas, water, mortgage payment,
rent, and food assistance is available. |
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Facility Location |
East |
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Houston Area Urban League |
(713) 393-8700 |
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1301 Texas Avenue |
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Houston, TX 77002 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families who
contact HAUL for information on the program.
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Description/Comments |
Assistance is given when funding is
available. |
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Facility Location |
Downtown |
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Interfaith Caring Ministries |
(281) 332-3881 |
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631 FM 270 |
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League City, TX 77573 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families who call
the office for eligibility information. |
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Description/Comments |
Serves League City Area |
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Facility Location |
Southeast |
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Interfaith of the Woodlands |
(281) 367-1230 |
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4242 Woodrush Drive |
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Houston, TX 77381 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families who call
the Family Service Department. |
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Description/Comments |
Serves only ZIP codes 77380 and 77386. Call
for requirements. |
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Facility Location |
North |
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Katy Christian Social Ministries |
(281) 391-9623 |
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5011 E. 5th St. |
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Katy, TX 77493 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, families, seniors, and
disabled individuals who call the office for an
appointment. Documents will be required for
eligibility. |
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Description/Comments |
Partial utility bill or rent assistance.
Katy area only. |
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Facility Location |
Katy |
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Larkin Community Center |
(713) 869-9143 |
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5414 Larkin Street |
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Houston, TX 77007 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts individuals and families living in
ZIP code 77007. Utility and rents assistance is on a
limited basis. A cut-off notice must be presented for
utility assistance. |
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Description/Comments: |
Serves ZIP code 77007. |
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Facility Location: |
Central |
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Lifeline |
888-782-8477 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts low-income individuals and
physically disabled. |
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Description/Comments: |
An eligible applicant may be entitled to a
basic telephone service discount of $3.50. |
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Facility Location: |
All |
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Macedonia Outreach Center |
(713) 672-1653 |
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1235 Teal |
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Houston, TX 77029 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families.
Applicants may call the center for information on
utility assistance. |
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Description/Comments |
Utility assistance is limited.
Serves residents all over Harris County. |
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Facility Location |
East |
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Memorial Assistance Ministries
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(713) 468-4516 |
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9448 Long Point |
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Houston, TX 77055 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Utility assistance is limited to gas or
water to avoid cut-off or to restore services. Office
hours are Monday to Thursday 9AM until 3PM and Friday
9AMuntil 11:30AM. |
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Description/Comments |
Short-term emergency assistance is provided
to residents of the following ZIP codes: 77008, 77009,
77018, 77022, 77024, 77037, 77039, 77043, 77055, 77076,
77079, 77080, 77088, 77091, and 77092. |
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Facility Location |
Northwest |
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Neighborhood Centers |
(713) 665-3600 |
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6225 Northdale |
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Houston, TX 77087 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families who call
between 9am and 1pm to apply for one-time utility
assistance. |
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Description/Comments: |
Offers assistance with utility bills.
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Facility Location: |
Serves clients all over Harris County. |
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Northwest Assistance Ministries |
(281) 583-5600 |
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15555 Kuykendahl |
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Houston, TX 77090 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families in the NW
area. NAM also provides opportunities for families to
reach life-changing goals. Utility assistance only
includes water and gas. |
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Description/Comments |
Serves residents of the following ZIP codes
77014, 77038, 77040, 77046, 77066, 77067, 77069, 77070,
77086, 77090, 77375, 77379, 77388, 77389, 77429, and
77447. |
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Facility Location |
Northwest |
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St. Ambrose Catholic Community |
(713) 686-3068 |
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4213 Magnum Rd |
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Houston, TX 77092 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families who call on
Mon, Wed, and Fri 9:00 am – 11:00 am, to schedule an
appointment. A home visit is conducted by a counselor.
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Description/Comments |
Serves ZIP codes 77092, 77018, 77091. |
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Facility Location |
Northwest |
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St. Benedict’s Catholic Church |
(713) 433-9836 |
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4025 Grapevine Street |
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Houston, TX 77045 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
May accept men, women, and families who call
for a next day appointment. |
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Description/Comments |
Provides utility, rent, food, and
clothing. Serves residents all over Harris County. |
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Facility Location |
Southwest |
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St. Bernadette Christian Action |
(281) 486-0337 |
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15500 El Camino Real |
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Houston, TX 77062 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families who apply
in person and provide proof of income for interview.
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Description/Comments |
Clear Lake Area only. |
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Facility Location |
South |
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St. Cecilia Church |
(713) 468-1185 |
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11720 Joan of Ark Drive |
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Houston, TX 77024 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families who call
the church office for an interview. A caseworker will
visit the family |
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Description/Comments |
Assistance will be sent by the church to
the utility company or apartment office |
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Facility Location |
West |
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St. Hyacinth Catholic Church |
(281) 479-4298 |
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2921 Center Street |
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Deer Park, TX 77547 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families who
contact the church office to apply for assistance. |
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Description/Comments |
Provides for residents of ZIP codes 77547,
77503, 77536, and 77571 |
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Facility Location |
Deer Park |
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St. James the Apostle |
(281) 353-5053 |
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22800 Aldine-Westfield |
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Houston, TX 77373 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families. |
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Description/Comments: |
Assistance is limited to utility and water
bills when funding is available. |
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Facility Location: |
North |
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St. Joseph Catholic Church |
(281) 353-5053 |
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1505 Kane Street |
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Houston, TX 77007 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families who call
the Social Ministry office to apply. |
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Description/Comments: |
Serves residents living in ZIP code 77007.
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Facility Location: |
Central |
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St. Justin Martyr Social Ministry |
(281) 556-5116 |
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13350 Ashford Point |
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Houston, TX 77082 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Applicants can apply in person on Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday from 10:0 AM to 2:00 P.M. at the
Social Ministry Office. |
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Description/Comments: |
Serves residents of ZIP codes 77077, 77082,
77083, and 77099. |
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Facility Location: |
Southwest |
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St.
Michael Catholic Church |
(713) 522-0667 |
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1801 Sage |
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Houston, TX 77056 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families who call the
office for an appointment. A caseworker will be
assigned to perform a home visit. |
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Description/Comments |
Serves residents of ZIP codes 77027, 77056,
77067, and 77063. |
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Facility Location |
Southwest |
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St. Pius |
(713) 473-9484 |
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824 S. Main |
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Pasadena, TX 77506 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families who call or
apply in person. |
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Description/Comments |
Serves Pasadena residents only. |
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Facility Location |
Pasadena |
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St.
Vincent DePaul |
(713) 741-8234 |
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2403 Holcombe Blvd. |
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Houston, TX 77021 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families. |
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Description/Comments: |
Applicants can call to apply for assistance
and will be referred to a parish in their community.
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Facility Location: |
Services residents all over Harris County. |
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SBC
Customer Service |
(800) 464-7928 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
The telephone account number must be
provided to access information. |
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Description/Comments |
Serves residents all over Harris County. |
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Facility Location |
Harris County |
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Sheltering Arms – CEAP Program |
(713) 956-7456 |
3838 Aberdeen Way
Houston, TX 77025 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts low-income families, seniors 60+ years of age,
and disabled individuals who need assistance with
utility bills. |
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Description/Comments |
Assistance is given for summer utility bills. Serves
residents all over Harris County. |
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Facility Location |
Southwest |
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Society of St. Stephen |
(281) 487-1774 |
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2403 Holcombe Blvd. |
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Houston, TX 77021 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families who
contact the office to schedule an appointment |
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Description/Comments |
Assistance is given when funding is
available. |
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Facility Location |
South |
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Society of Samaritans |
(281) 259-8452 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts seniors over 62 years of age living
in West Montgomery County and income eligible for
utility and rent assistance. |
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Description/Comments |
Food and clothing is available for
residents in ZIP code 77363. |
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Facility Location |
Northwest |
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Southeast Area Ministries |
(713) 944-0093 |
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2102 Houston Blvd. |
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South Houston, TX 77587 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families who call
the office to make an appointment. |
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Description/Comments |
Serves residents of ZIP codes 77017, 77034,
77061, 77087, 77075, 77089, 77504, and 77587. |
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Facility Location |
Southeast |
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Southwest Area Ministry |
(281) 530-8633 |
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12621 Bissonnet |
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Houston, TX 77099 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families who apply in
person on Monday from 9AM until 11AM. |
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Description/Comments |
Serves ZIP codes 77031, 77036, 77071, 77072,
77074, 77093, 77099, 77477, 77478, and 77489.
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Facility Location |
Southwest |
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United Way of Baytown |
(281) 424-5752 |
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5309 Decker Drive |
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Baytown, tX 77520 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families who apply
in person to meet with an Intake Counselor. |
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Description/Comments: |
Accepts requests for emergency financial
assistant from residents of ZIP codes 77520, 77521,
77522, 77562, and 77580. |
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Facility Location: |
Baytown |
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The
WATER Fund |
(713) 371-1400 |
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4200 Leeland. |
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Houston, TX 77023 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts low income families, seniors over
the age of 60, or disabled individuals who call for
application information. |
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Description/Comments: |
A request form will be provided to the
applicant. Serves residents all over Harris County. |
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Facility Location: |
Southeast |
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WAM
Foundation |
(713) 551-8787 |
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7402 Calhoun Road |
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Houston, TX 77033 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts HIV/AIDS individuals who complete
the WAM application form. |
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Description/Comments |
Serves Houston, Harris County, and
surrounding counties. |
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Facility Location |
Southeast |
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Wesley Community Center |
(713) 223-8131 |
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1410 Lee Street |
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Houston, TX 77009 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families who have a
utility cut-off notice may call between 8:00 am - 9:30
am. An appointment will be scheduled. |
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Description/Comments |
Serves only Harris County residents. |
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Facility Location |
Central |
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West
Houston Assistance Ministries |
(713) 977-9942 |
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10501 Meadowglen Lane |
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Houston, TX 77042 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families who call for
a next day appointment |
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Description/Comments |
A utility cut-off notice, notice to vacate or
foreclosure notice is needed.
Serves residents all over Harris County. |
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Facility Location |
West |
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Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church |
(713) 748-5240 |
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3826 Wheeler Street |
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Houston, TX 77004 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families that
reside in ZIP codes that begin with 770.
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Description/Comments: |
Assistance is provided one time per year
per bill. |
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Facility Location: |
Central |
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Windsor Village United Methodist
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(713) 551-8792 |
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15025 Caseta Drive |
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Houston, TX 77082 |
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Population and Eligibility: |
Accepts men, women, and families who call
to schedule an appointment. Funds are given on a
first-come, first-serve basis. |
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Description/Comments: |
Serves Ft. Bend and Harris County.
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Facility Location: |
West |
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