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Programs to contact

1

Good Neighbor Settlement House

Nonprofit

Family housing referrals, SNAP/EBT & Head Start enrollment help for households with children; assistance navigating benefits. See hours & eligibility

Open provider page +1-254-535-2419
2

Ozanam Center - Homeless Services

Nonprofit

24/7 emergency shelter, meals and case management for individuals and families experiencing homelessness; domestic violence support available. Call for intake

Open provider page +1-956-589-8084
3

Ozanam Center - About Us

Nonprofit

Open 24/7 emergency shelter with meal service, housing referrals and ongoing case management to move families into stable housing. Call for intake

Open provider page +1-956-589-8084
4

New Horizon Health Center - Social Services

Nonprofit

Benefits enrollment, SNAP/EBT assistance and healthcare navigation with referrals to housing resources for families and patients. Apply online

Open provider page +1-911-666-7102
5

United Way of Southern Cameron County

Nonprofit

Referrals to local addiction treatment and recovery programs plus housing stabilization resources and program navigation. See hours & eligibility

Open provider page +1-956-548-6880
6

Friendship of Women - Help for Texans CSBG

Nonprofit

Rental assistance, housing vouchers and domestic violence support services with case management and eviction prevention. Call for intake

Open provider page +1-697-800-6269
7

Amigos Del Valle

Nonprofit

Emergency food pantry and meal support, free legal aid referrals and recovery resources for low-income Brownsville residents. See hours & eligibility

Open provider page +1-202-308-0819
8

City of Brownsville - Annual Action Plan

Local Government Program

City housing programs, emergency shelter referrals, clinics, immunizations and youth services; information on local housing plan and eligibility

Open provider page +1-621-355-7520

Recommended next steps

  • Call Good Neighbor first for meals, pantry bags, showers, laundry, mail, and basic case management.
  • If you need shelter tonight, call or go to Ozanam Center and ask about emergency shelter intake.
  • Ask Ozanam about rental assistance, deposits, transportation vouchers, and rapid rehousing screening.
  • For low-cost medical care, contact New Horizon and ask about becoming a patient and social services screening.
  • Ask New Horizon social services about transportation assistance, prescriptions, benefits, and specialty-care referrals.
  • Contact United Way of Southern Cameron County for local referrals across food, health, and financial stability needs.
  • If domestic violence or safety is involved, contact Friendship of Women for shelter or short-term housing options.
  • Seniors should contact Amigos Del Valle for nutrition, transportation, and housing-support services in Cameron County.
  • Ask Brownsville housing/community development staff which rent or utility programs are currently accepting applications.
  • Keep ID, proof of Cameron County address, income, utility bill, lease, and notices ready for applications.

Need categories

Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability

Food Assistance

  • Food Security