Catholic Charities of Texas Emergency Assistance

Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and basic necessities to individuals and families in crisis regardless of faith.

Eligibility requirements

✓Low-income individuals and families facing financial hardship. No religious affiliation required. Availability and amounts vary by local office and current funding. Contact your nearest Catholic Charities Texas office — multiple regional offices serve different parts of the state.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at catholiccharities.org →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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