Community Resources and Ways to Help

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Comprehensive Listing of Resources for Fort Bend County

In addition to those listed on this page, please check out the following list of comprehensive resources and ways to get help:

Fort Bend Social Services (FBSS)

FBSS continues to provide the following services: rental, utility, medication, food voucher, emergency shelter, transitional supportive housing, and unmet needs. Veteran specific services are also available in the form of rent, utilities, day care and gas assistance. Social Services has implemented a modified service delivery plan.


Additional area organizations assisting with rental/mortgage and utility bills:


Texas Rent Relief Program Applications

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) announced the launch of the Texas Rent Relief Program, funded through approximately $1.3 billion received through the latest federal COVID-19 relief bill. TDHCA is using the funds to help Texans pay rent and utility bills, including those that are past due. Applications will be accepted from landlords and tenants starting at 8 a.m. Central Time on February 15th. 


Catholic Charities Mamie

Rental & Utility Assistance may potentially be provided to those who qualify. Simply call the phone number to learn more.

George Community Center
1111 Collins Road, Richmond TX 77469
281-202-6200

Katy Christian Ministries

Social Services offers limited rental assistance to those that qualify when funds are available. Those who wish to apply must call to schedule an appointment with a case manager.

5504 First Street Katy, TX - 77493
281-391-9623

Helping Hands

They are providing financial assistance (i.e. utilities and rent) through appointment only at this time. Funds are limited so applicants will be screened during interview to determine eligibility. To apply or for more information, please call.

902 Collins Road, Richmond TX 77469
281-232-4904

Family Hope

Family Hope provides assistance with rent, utilities, medical. Parenting classes and Finance classes are taught as well.

5757 Flewellen Oaks Ln #303 Fulshear, TX 77441
832-492-5136

St. Laurence Catholic Church

Rental & bill assistance may potentially be provided to those who qualify. Simply call the phone number and ask for Social Concerns to apply and learn more.

3100 Sweetwater Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77479
281-980-9812

For assistance with electric bills:

If you need help paying bills, the Texas COVID-19 Electricity Relief Program can help. This program is designed to help those who can’t pay bills due to unemployment or economic hardship caused by COVID-19.

Apply for Texas COVID-19 Electricity Relief Program by calling (866) 454-8387 or apply online

Did you Know?

Fort Bend Transit - Project B.U.S. (Bridging Us to Services)

Through Project B.U.S. all fares for Fort Bend Transit have been waived. The number to reserve a trip is 281-633-7433 and a client must call at least 24 hours in advance. Calls will be taken until 5 pm.

How it works

While the bus cannot wait for the client to do their shopping, the client can allocate a length of time for the shopping trip and then return to pick them up and take them back home/hotel.  For example, Fort Bend Transit can allocate 45 minutes for the grocery shopping trip and then have a bus return to pick up the client and take them back home/hotel.  Grocery shopping, Pharmacy, Medical trips, etc. are routine trips for our Demand Response services so we can work with the client to ensure we provide the most efficient trip possible. 

211 Texas/United Way Helpline

Texas/United Way HELPLINE is available 24/7 to connect individuals with local community resources such as financial assistance for utilities or rent and food pantries, housing assistance, crisis counseling, utility payment assistance, and senior services.

Texans can dial 211 or (877) 541-7905 and select option 6 to get information and referrals to COVID-19 social services, including testing, community clinics, unemployment benefits and more.

Families can call 211 HELPLINE for an up-to-date listing or visit the website at www.211texas.org

Additional information can also be found at www.211texas.org


Enable Fort Bend – Disaster Emergency Assistance Registry

A service by Fort Bend County Health & Human Services that aims to identify people with functional and medical needs that may require assistance during an emergency. Register if you:

  • Have a physical or mental disability
  • Need assistance with daily medical care
  • Need electricity for your medical care or equipment
  • Use medical equipment at home
  • Are elderly and need extra assistance
  • Have any other condition that you feel may need extra help in an emergency

More information and registration: www.enablefortbend.com

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Impact Survey

For Greater Houston, Galveston, and surrounding counties. Help non-profit, philanthropic, and educational organizations better understand the economic and social impacts of the virus in our community.

Mental Health Resources

CDC Help Line

Online Worship Services (Sugar Land Churches)

Ways to Help our Community

Second Mile

Help your neighbors in hard times find relief and take steps forward in their lives. What you give stays local in and around the Fort Bend County area. Second Mile provides food, health care, financial education and HOPE to people in need of all ages.

Greatest needs:

East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry

EFB is taking food donations during this time of crisis.

Call for hours and best time for drop off of donations

435 Stafford Run Road
Stafford, 77477
281.261.4902 ext 310 (Ask for Mandi)

Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels

Fort Bend County has a large and growing population of citizens aged 60 years and above. Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels (FBS) provided services to 2,248 seniors and served 374,830 meals in 2019. As FBS continues to grow and serve more and more seniors in Fort Bend County, community support and funding is critical.

Greatest needs:

  • Adult diapers (any size)
  • Dry pet food (small bags)
  • Please visit FBS online and learn how you can make a contribution to Fort Bend Seniors today.

Support Local Businesses - Carryout and Delivery Options in Sugar Land

Help support our local businesses during these challenging times by placing your delivery to takeout orders. You may also purchase gift cards to support these businesses which can be used at a later time.

Have you fully recovered from COVID-19?

If you have fully recovered from COVID-19, you may be able to help patients currently fighting the infection by donating your plasma. Because you fought the infection, your plasma now contains COVID-19 antibodies. These antibodies provided one way for your immune system to fight the virus when you were sick, so your plasma may be able to be used to help others fight off the disease.

Sugar Land Legacy Foundation’s Safe & Well Campaign

Sugar Land employees continue working around the clock to ensure the community remains safe during this unprecedented public health disaster. Like other cities across the country, Sugar Land is experiencing difficulty acquiring important personal protection equipment such as masks that protect employees who remain at work.  Sugar Land’s first responders and front-line employees are in constant contact with the public, and in many cases, this contact cannot be limited. 

The Sugar Land Legacy Foundation created the Safe and Well campaign to support our great city with the intention of providing personal protection equipment and other emergency supplies to those who keep us safe and well.


Shopping Angels - Helping Elderly and Other At-Risk Populations

Aa program that assists with the delivery of groceries and supplies to the elderly and other at-risk populations, free of charge.

See local/virtual volunteer opportunities through Volunteer Match

A virtual and on-site listing of volunteer opportunities to aid communities impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus).