Social Ministry
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Magdalene House Social Services
Chris Rubio, Director. crubio@st-mm.com / Tel 281-540-1907
Matthew 25: 35-36
35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
COVID-19 Disaster Food Distribution Update The next Food Distirbution is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 8:30 a.m. until we're out of food.- Preparation for the DFD occur on Monday. Volunteers will be notified of delivery time on Monday's First Responder Update.
- Volunteers for Tuesday (Food Preparation) and Wednesday (Disaster Food Distribution).
- Restock PPE's -Gloves and Masks.
- Mask Up - It is extremely important to always wear your mask, don't touch your face, wash your hands, and wear gloves. This protects you and others in our community from contracting COVID-19.
- Get Tested:
- Ready Harris: https://www.readyharris.org/Get-Tested
- The Houston Food Bank: https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/covid19/
Eviction & Utility Pledge Assistance
Beginning Monday, July 20, at 10am clients living in the following zip codes may call and schedule and appointment for assistance: 77044, 77338, 77346, 77347, and 77396.
Procedure:- Clients may call (281) 540-1907 to schedule an online ZOOM appointment. Client must have access to a smart phone or computer with an installed camera and microphone.
- Client will need to fax in required documents to (281) 446-2858 or email crubio@st-mm.com upon confirmation of assistance.
- Eviction: Magdalene House Application (on file), Eviction Notice (court order preferred), Valid ID, Pledge Commitments from another agency/church.
- Utilities: Magdalene House Application (on file), Disconnect Notice, Valid ID, Pledge Commitments from another agency/church.
- Once received, the Intake Coordinator will email the zoom access information to the client along with date and time of the meeting. It's very important that the client is on time for the meetng.
- The director of social services will review the request(s) and zoom call with the client.
**Important - We understand that this is a very stressful time for many in our community. Please keep accurate information and document any/all convesations that you've had with your landlord and utility providers. Also, try to make partial payments, if possible, to stay in good faith with your provider(s) .
City of Houston/Harris County COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program. Important to register, even if your landlord has not. https://www.bakerripleyrenthelp.org/
Key Links/Resources:- www.mycensus.gov. Greater Houston is behind on our Census response.
- www.readyharris.org for continued hurricane updates as well as https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo.php?basin=atlc&fdays=5
- https://www.protecttheh.com for the “Better Together” Campaign
- www.volunteerhou.org/911day
- www.HoustonResponds.org/Disaster and www.willingtorespond.org
- Plenty of testing capacity at Minute Maid Park, Lot C, 2208 Preston St | Drive-thru/Walk-up
- https://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Resources/2019-Novel-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Testing-Information
- https://www.doineedacovid19test.com/
Blessing Tree Forms
(Click on the links below / Haz click en el enlace abajo) -
Eligibility Terms: Have not received a BT gift within the last two years, Nominated children are required to live at the same address as the head of household, Each child receives one gift, Gifts (not computers or video game consoles). Submit your applications by November 4th to Chris Rubio at crubio@st-mm.com or fax it to 281-446-8213. Click on the link above to print it.
Términos de Elegibilidad: No haber recibido un regalo BT en los últimos dos años, los niños nominados están obligados a vivir en la misma dirección que el jefe de familia, cada niño recibe un regalo, tipo de regalos (no computadoras o consolas de videojuegos). Envíe su solicitude antes del 4 de noviembre a crubio@st-mm.com o por fax al 281-446-8213. Has click en el enlace de arriba para imprimir tu aplicación en Español.