Casa Juan Diego
A shelter in Houston dedicated to the care of battered, helpless, souls who have no place else to go. The facility, which is totally supported by voluntary donations and operates without governmental help, has the full support of the Houston-Galveston diocese.
After a visit by co-chairmen Lillian Hansen and Cathy Bittner, together with Dee Scheetz, Past State Regent and Della Santos, Past State Treasurer, it was determined that the project would be taken to the state board. The state board voted and determined Catholic Daughters could be of immense help, especially in the area of battered and pregnant women at the women's shelter.
There is a medical clinic in place and all kinds of medical and dental supplies, even wheel chairs, are sorely needed. The women are most often accompanied by their children, so again, CDA can be of help in that area with women's and children's necessities. Casa Juan tries to get people on their feet by getting them into small apartments and helping them find jobs.
They could use
- all kinds of kitchen supplies
- cleaning supplies
- pots and pans
- bowls
- bedding
- including mattresses, etc.
Casa Juan Diego will be an opportunity for the many generous Catholic Daughters in the Houston area to give help right in their own neighborhood. The shelter is located at 4818 Rose Street (near Shepard and I-10) and the directors, Frank & Mary Zwick, can be reached at 713-869-7376 or e-mail info@cjd.org . Mailing address:
Casa Juan Diego P.O. Box 70113 Houston, TX 77270.
Deliver by car, or ship UPS:
Casa Juan Diego 4818 Rose St. Houston, TX 77007