MHI Emergency Response to Covid-19 UPDATE 3/9/21

Magnificat Houses continues taking all CDC recommended steps to protect the health and safety of our staff and those we serve. Masks and social distancing are strictly enforced in all service areas.

OPEN

Loaves & Fishes: Serving lunch on Tuesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 12 Noon (closed Mondays).
Awawim Thrift Store: Open Monday through Saturday from 10-4 p.m. at 2102 Common Street. Masks required.

OPEN ONLINE AND BY APPOINTMENT

St. Joseph Clubhouse: Staff continues keeping in touch and actively supporting our members daily via phone, Zoom and social media. We have begun reopening in-person attendance under our phased safe reopen guidelines. Entry requires a current negative Covid test result and an appointment with a staff member. Call our main number 713-523-5958.

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY:

Emergency Housing Admissions: All applicants seeking shelter with MHI must have a case worker with them during the initial interview. All admitted guests must quarantine with us for 14 days prior to applying for the 90 Day Housing Program. They are also required to have a negative Covid-19 test 3-5 days prior to being admitted, among other requirements. Case workers book all appointments.
General Admissions:
Call 713-529-4231 for an appointment Monday through Thursday 9 a.m-3 p.m. or Fridays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Interviews not booked on Fridays. Or book by email (admissions@mhihouston.org).

CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:

All scheduled group meetings, Mass services, AA meetings and community events. We are staying in touch safely.
Please keep our community in your prayers--and kindly donate if you can, as our operations expenses are continuous. Many thanks.
Shane M. Maberry
Director of Operations
smaberry@mhihouston.org