THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR GROUPS (SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY, WORKPLACE, PARISH, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, ETC.). PLEASE NOTE THAT ITEMS MUST BE COLLECTED BY A GROUP/ORGANIZATION. INDIVIDUALS SHOULD NOT SOLICIT DONATIONS ON BEHALF OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON.
The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is dedicated to the housing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS and their families.
Catholic Charities' HOPWA Program provides rental assistance, mortgage assistance, utility assistance, and case management so that clients are able to maintain housing stability and prevent homelessness.
Thank you for wanting to help HOPWA clients. You and your group can assemble welcome baskets for HOPWA clients by donating any of the following items:
Bar soap and/or shower gel
Bath towels
Bed sheets
Brooms
Comforter
Clothing (new or gently worn for men and women)
Deodorant
Dish soap
Dishware
Disposable razors (for men and women)
Dustpans
Hand lotion
Hand towels
Kitchen appliances (air fryers, small blenders, etc.)
Kitchen towels
Laundry detergent, softener, and dryer sheets
Mouthwash
Pillows
Serving utensils
Shampoo and conditioner
Toilet tissue
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Undergarments (for men and women)
For questions, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez, Volunteer Administration Assistant, at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org.
