Disaster Response
Responding quickly to return families to their pre-disaster state or better.
Central Texas Floods Disaster Relief
Whether you need help or want to help others, Catholic Charities is here for you.
Get Help
If you have been impacted by the Central Texas floods, apply for help online or call our Disaster Hotline.
Catholic Charities of Central Texas is offering relief for those impacted by the Central Texas floods. Our services include
- Emergency financial assistance
- Basic needs material assistance
Call volume is high so if we are unable to answer your call, please leave a message with your name, contact information, and assistance needed. You will receive a call back as soon as possible.
As a reminder, Catholic Charities of Central Texas is here to serve everyone in our community. You do not need to be Catholic to access our services.
Give Back
Your gift will bring relief, comfort, and hope to families devastated by the floods.
Get Help During a Disaster
If you have been impacted by a natural disaster, apply for help online or call our Disaster Hotline at 512-651-6160.
Call volume is high so if we are unable to answer your call, please leave a message with your name, contact information, and assistance needed. We will call you back! As a reminder, Catholic Charities is here to serve everyone in our community. You do not need to be Catholic to access our services.
About our Disaster Response Program
Client Services
Our Disaster Response program provides services to fill gaps in need to ensure all Central Texans are supported across our entire 25-county region.
- On-the-ground support after a natural disaster
- Basic immediate needs
- Short-term housing or rental assistance
- Long-term case management (including financial education & literacy)
Community Resources
We coordinate with local government officials and other first responders to assess the appropriate response to each disaster. We also encourage disaster preparedness, offering special presentations by our disaster experts.
- Disaster preparedness presentations and support
- Coordination with local resources, governments, and long-term recovery teams to fill gaps in need
Information For Clients
Resources and information for Disaster Response clients.
How to Apply
If you have been impacted by a natural disaster in Central Texas, click here to apply for assistance.
Types of Assistance
Our services vary for each natural disaster. Types of assistance could include emergency financial aid, material assistance, and more. If you have been impacted by a natural disaster in Central Texas, please call us to see how we can help.
PREPARE NOW FOR A DISASTER
The time to prepare for a natural disaster is before one occurs! Here are some disaster preparedness resources to keep you and your family safe.
Disaster Preparedness Checklist
Disaster Preparedness Presentation
We are happy to offer disaster preparedness presentations to local parishes, companies, organizations, and other groups. To schedule your disaster preparedness training with one of our experts today, email emmanuel-villarreal@ccctx.org.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITIES
We have special financial assistance available for Waco residents impacted by the Texas Winter Storm.
Texas Winter Storm Relief for Waco
We are offering financial assistance with utilities, auto payments, home repairs, and more for Waco-area residents impacted by the Texas Winter Storm. Click here to learn more and request financial assistance.
Information For Donors, Volunteers, and Partners
Here’s how you can support our Disaster Response program!
Learn
The time to prepare for a natural disaster is before it strikes. Attend or schedule one of our disaster preparedness workshops for your friends, family, parishioners, colleagues, or anyone else you care about.
Give
Your financial donation allows us to provide vital material and financial assistance to victims whose lives have been upturned by a natural disaster.
Share
- Sign up to be added to our on-call volunteer list by emailing Emmanuel Villarreal, our Associate Director of Parish & Community Engagement
- Host a donation drive to build disaster kits for victims.
- Click here to learn more about our volunteer opportunities.
SPECIAL EVENTS & PROMOTIONS
No public events currently scheduled. Check back here for updates, or contact us to schedule a disaster preparedness workshop.
Contact Disaster Response
Do you have questions or want to learn more about our Disaster Response program? Use our form to request assistance, or contact your closest CCCTX office for more information.
Request Assistance
If you have been impacted by a natural disaster in Central Texas, click here to apply for assistance.
TESTIMONIALS
Disaster Response ClientThank you for your generous gift of hearing aids for my husband. We had 12 feet of water in our house, so your generosity enabled us to cope better with the challenge. We are so grateful for your help."
