Community Resources
Community Resources
Housing
CCP Cares Housing Placement
Permanent Supportive Housing Program
https://oca.harriscountytx.gov/ARPA/ARPA-Housing/Community-COVID-Housing-Program-CCHP-Permanent-Supportive-Housing-PSH-Rapid-Re-Housing-RRH-and-Diversion
Financial Hardship
Gulf Coast Community Service Rental and utility assistance.
https://www.gccsa.org/harris-county/
Houston Financial Empowerment Free financial counseling services.
https://www.houstoncc.org/news___resources/financial_empowerment_center/index.php
Baker Ripley Parter with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Assist with electricity, gas and propane utility bills.
https://bakerripley.org/programs-and-services/utility-assistance/
Wesley Community Center
If you are seeking assistance for rent or utilities, call 713-236-9008
Monday through Friday and leave a message. Someone will call you back. Leaving a message does not guarantee assistance. Nosotros hablamos español.
https://wesleyhousehouston.org/adult-family-services/
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Provides assistance to those in need after a natural disaster.
Call: 1-866-526-8300
Food Assistance
Texas Health and Human Services
SNAP Food Benefits
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/food/snap-food-benefits
Houston Food Bank
Distribute food and other essential items.
https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/find-help/find-food/
United Way
Distribute food and fresh produce to families.
https://referral.unitedwayhouston.org/MatchList.aspx?c;;0;;N;0;2496600;Basic%20Needs;Food;475;Food%20Pantries~
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Neighborhood based pantries that provide families with access to nutritious food.
https://www.svdphouston.org/food-network
Career Job Training Opportunity
Job Training, Education, & Financial Empowerment
Workforce Solutions Gulf Cost
Job search services and readiness.
https://www.wrksolutions.com/for-individuals/job-search
Career One Stop
Research career information, training, or jobs
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/ACINet.aspx
Work In Texas
Job search services and readiness.
https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/JobBanks/JobSearchCriteriaQuick.aspx
Shelters
Shelter Options
Covenant House Texas Location
Shelter for young adults age 18-24.
Including pregnant and parenting teens with children.
https://www.covenanthousetx.org
Houston Area Women’s Center
24/7 Hotline, counseling & referral services, shelter, hospital accompaniment, and children’s court services to families/individuals affect. https://hawc.org/emergency-shelter-services/
Star of Hope
Shelter placement provided for women, men, children and families experiencing homelessness.
https://www.sohmission.org/our-services/get-help/
High School Students Resources
Scholarships
College Board Scholarship Search
Scholarships, other financial aid and internships from more than 2200 programs
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
College Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities for disadvantaged students
http://www.collegescholarships.org/risk.htm
Career One Stop
Research career information, training, or jobs
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/ACINet.aspx
Fastweb
Connection to scholarships, colleges, financial aid and more
https://www.fastweb.com/
Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI)
Scholarship opportunities for persons attending an HBCU and have an interest in studying STEM. https://futureofstemscholars.org/FOSSI/apply
Career Connections
Career One Stop
Research career information, training, or jobs
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/ACINet.aspx
San Jacinto College
Offers career education and training opportunities for numerous fields.
https://www.sanjac.edu/
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Clink link below to apply for FAFSA
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Obtaining Waivers
SAT Waiver
Help students obtain fee waivers during high school
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/k12-educators/advising-instruction/requesting-fee-waivers
ACT Waiver
Help students obtain fee waivers during high school
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/k12-educators-and-administrators/administrator-resources.html
Higher Education Resources
School House Connection
Information on Higher Education and Homelessness, Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program
https://www.schoolhouseconnection.org/learn/higher-education/
America's Promise Alliance
The nation's largest alliance dedicated to improving the lives of young people
http://www.americaspromise.org/
Hotline
Young Adult Shelters
Sunrise Lofts
Housing for young adults aging out of foster care and homeless.
https://www.sunriselofts.com/
Covenant House Texas Location
Shelter for young adults age 18-24.
Including pregnant and parenting teens with children.
https://www.covenanthousetx.org