Where the money has gone

A two year residential program near downtown McKinney for single mothers and their children who are homeless or close to it. Housing, childcare, tuition, counseling, and life skills, all pointed at financial self sufficiency rather than a short stay.

A new sixteen unit campus opened in 2026, doubling how many families the program can carry at once.

Founded in Plano in 2008 and now the largest food pantry in Collin County. Families receive a substantial box of fresh produce, meat, dairy, and shelf stable staples at each visit, and the pantry serves regardless of zip code.

Also delivers to seniors in low and fixed income housing and runs an empowerment center and a free boutique for household basics.

A permanent endowment established in 2008 by a parishioner of the Catholic Community of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Plano, honoring Monsignor Petter’s peace and social justice work.

The fund makes grants to programs that advance justice and peace in Collin County and support families struggling against the structures around them. Its advisory board has been interfaith from the start.

Founded in early 1997 and still growing, with a membership that runs from singles to young families to senior members of the community. Interfaith couples and families are welcomed.

Its size creates an intimacy in worship and social life that larger congregations cannot offer, and immediate opportunities to get involved at every level.

Works to prevent homelessness and poverty for families in financial crisis through short term rent and utility assistance, referrals, and education. Their helpline fields hundreds of calls a day.

Seasonal programs include Tools for School, which supplies backpacks, school supplies, and shoes, and Hope for the Holidays.

Works from the belief that every child has a fundamental right to a healthy family and environment, the chance to succeed in school, and a life free of violence.

Community volunteers and professional staff educate and strengthen families through parent education classes, mentoring, early childhood parent education, and child safety programs.

Based in east Plano, Agape provides safe transitional housing and wraparound services for single women and mothers with children facing homelessness. Families typically stay six months to a year while they rebuild stability.

In June 2026 Agape opened Jericho Village in Wylie, a thirty eight unit income based rental community for graduates and other households struggling to stay housed.

Founded in Plano in 1988 as a six bed teen shelter and now a multi site agency serving children and young adults facing abuse, neglect, or homelessness.

Runs an emergency children’s shelter, transitional living homes, free counseling, a street outreach team, and a youth resource center where young people can shower, get clothes, and meet a caseworker.

The Catholic Community of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Plano describes itself as a spiritual family in which each member is recognized as a chosen instrument, working in harmony and trusting in Providence.

It is also the parish where the Monsignor Henry V. Petter Endowment Fund was established.

A long term transformational housing program in Plano for women and children escaping domestic violence. Families stay up to twenty four months, far longer than a typical emergency shelter allows.

Residents receive counseling, case management, job training, financial coaching, and parenting support, plus ongoing help after they graduate.