Houston Catholic Charities Cuts 20% of Staff Due to Grant Freeze

Houston Catholic Charities has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, cutting 20% of its staff due to a freeze on migration grants. This decision comes as the organization faces financial challenges that have impacted its ability to operate effectively. The layoffs reflect the organization's need to adjust to the current funding landscape and ensure its sustainability. While the exact number of employees affected has not been disclosed, the reduction is expected to have a considerable impact on the services provided by Catholic Charities in the Houston area.

LayoffTalk has tracked 32 layoff events at Catholic Charities since June 2024, including 292 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 24 additional events known from news reporting.