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Magnificat Houses, Inc.

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A welcoming community where those needing housing, food and mental health programs can stabilize and grow in productivity and independence.

Magnificat offers refuge and hope to the destitute by creating homes where people of different mental abilities, social backgrounds, religions and cultures, live together in community. Community is our greatest strength, and through community we strive to reveal the special value that each person has to offer the other. We are dedicated to the conviction that recovery is possible in a family-style setting that offers hope, respect, opportunity, work, a good home, education and friendship.

10/31/2026

Running errands this weekend? Consider picking up a little something extra for a neighbor in need. Our in kind donation page shows how you can give items directly to Magnificat Houses.

Small gifts add up fast when a whole community pitches in. What do our clients need? So many things, but a couple of items came up recently: Men's clothing donations lag behind women's.

Also, we'd love to have a big collection of gift cards of $5 and $10 value to use as prizes in our games in November and December. The holidays can be an emotional roller-coaster for all of us and these cards can brighten the mood.

See how to give items: mhihouston.org/in-kind-donation/

10/29/2026

Today is the Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles. St. Jude is beloved as the patron of hopeless causes, the saint people turn to when it feels like nothing else will work. At MHI, we meet neighbors on some of their hardest days, and we never treat anyone as a lost cause.

Hope is something we get to offer every single day, thanks to you. We are grateful to our wonderful partners at The Urban Foresters who visit every quarter with donations and support.

Help us share hope: mhihouston.org/how-to-help/donate/

10/28/2026

Behind every resident who settles into a new home at RoseMary's Place is a team that makes it possible. Big thanks to our Housing Team. They walk alongside residents with patience and heart. Permanent supportive housing works because people like them show up every day.

Learn about RoseMary's Place: mhihouston.org/what-we-do/housing/

10/27/2026

Mondays can feel like a lot. That's why we love starting the week with a few quiet minutes of prayer. Six days a week, the Sisters of Magnificat Houses, including Sr. Magdelena, share a short video prayer reflection, perfect for a coffee break or a pause between meetings.

Take a moment for yourself today, and say a prayer for the neighbors we serve.

Pray with us today: mhihouston.org/daily-prayer/

10/25/2026

In today's Gospel, Jesus sums up the whole law in two commandments: love God and love your neighbor as yourself. The first reading goes even further, calling God's people to care for the stranger, the widow, the orphan, and the poor.

At Magnificat Houses, that's not just a Sunday reading. It's the work of every single day, made possible by people like you. Have a blessed Sunday.

Help us love our neighbors: mhihouston.org/how-to-help/donate/

10/25/2026

Making a difference rarely looks dramatic. Usually it looks like a warm plate passed across a counter, a conversation that lasts a little longer than planned, or a familiar face that comes back to check in.

That's what our volunteers bring to Magnificat Houses every day. This Make a Difference Day, we'd love for you to join them. We are grateful to The Urban Foresters who visit every quarter with donations and support.

Find your place to serve: mhihouston.org/how-to-help/volunteers

10/24/2026

Friday plans? Grab a good book. At RoseMary's Place, residents can do exactly that, thanks to the Resident Library we opened this summer with Houston Public Library Stella Link. It makes reading, learning, and imagination part of everyday life at home. Thank you to Liz Trejo and the Stella Link team for being such wonderful partners.

See life at RoseMary's Place: mhihouston.org/what-we-do/housing/

10/23/2026

Today the Church remembers St. John Paul II, a pope who spoke again and again about the dignity of every human person. That conviction is served up daily at Loaves & Fishes at St. Joseph Clubhouse. No judgment, just a warm plate and a real welcome. It's dignity you can taste.

Pilot Flying J employees spent a day at the Clubhouse learning about our services and meeting our members. They also did some needed work to help us and even donated Loaves & Fishes lunch! We're grateful for this wonderful partnership.

See how our meals program works: mhihouston.org/what-we-do/meals/

10/22/2026

Join Magnificat Houses for our Fall Health Festival on Friday, October 23rd, from 9:00-11:30 AM at the Guest Advancement Center, 1410 Elgin Street. Enjoy free vision screenings, health education, wellness resources, and connections to community support services. We are grateful to our partners at the University of Houston.

This event is free, family-friendly, and open to everyone. No registration required!

10/22/2026

Midweek at St. Joseph Clubhouse is anything but quiet. On any given day, members might be cooking in the culinary program, working in the garden, sharpening computer skills, or getting ready for a new job.

With more than 20 daily services, there's something for every step of mental health recovery. Ms. Peyton volunteered to show members how to unleash their creativity with clay and paint. It's all free for adults living with a mental health diagnosis.

Learn more about the Clubhouse: mhihouston.org/what-we-do/clubhouse/

Address

3209 Austin Street
Houston, TX
77004

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17135294231

Website

http://www.mhihouston.org/

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