Magnificat House Reviews

5years ago I was staying with a friend that was going through an eviction. I had just gotten out of jail 2months prior. I'm a recovering addict. I had less than 24hours before I was going to be back out on the streets. I had called at least 50 different organizations in and around Houston. The biggest problem I was facing was the fact that I was on psych medication. No one that I spoke with was willing to take me in while on the meds until I interviewed with Magnificat Houses Inc. They have been such a Godsend to me and my family. I've built trust back with my family and friends as well as employers. I have moved on from Magnificat Houses Inc. and am now employed and live in my own place. I know without a shadow of doubt I would not have made it, still clean and sober, if it weren't for the help and stability I've received from Magnificat Houses Inc. Thank y'all!!

The positive reviews are so fake. This place is a waste of time.

I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. My review is Karma at its best. Those that are running the operation are not educated enough to do so. Lack of professional etiquette.

Told me to move on down the road i was not welcomed here

Didn't really help at all. Seems like they're using people to get tax write off's and free labor

They wouldn't house me. And didn't give me a reason why. Just told me no.

I was going to stay here but my friend said she eneded up in a worst situation than before and she's still homeless.

Magnificat has been my home and my family. I'm moving forward, but I couldn't have done it without the support, trust, and belief in me that they have shown and given me over the past year and a half.

This place is wonderful and helps so many people. I am totally blessed to have found them.

It's not a problem of getting to a destination but the way the maps will start calling out random streets and turns that have nothing to do with the trip or directions the map is showing you. Also takes forever sometimes to reroute or find my location. This only started after I switched to Cricket.

The pics and look around need to be updated. 1/28/2020 metered parking. Some homeless people have cars. $11 a day to park on the street. No other parking available. First thing that happened to me. Was an addict came up to bum a cigarette. I hooked him up even though i spent my last dollar on metered parking and didn t have many cigarettes left. Then i asked if this was the shelter. He said yeah, but the office is a little further up. Check-in is at 11 but you have to have to put your name on the list. It was 0830 and i only had parking until 0930 and was told on the phone check-in was from 0800-1130.
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From a person that needed temporary housing and has a check coming to pay rent, this place is a sham and a scam for investors and current or to be residents. Ask the Houston police department to see the incident history of the mutiple homes since they want to act like they have no issues.

They would not house my veteran friend it was nothing like the wonderful website that they have. He did not have income at that moment so they said no unless he had $400.00 dollars. I do not know what to think they should say "Not all people get in-some income is required" on the website or something that is true.

This scam place dosent honestly care for ppl in need

A friend of mine was there - good place for someone who needs direction in their life!

used me as a guinea pig. dont even come over here if you plan to make it

Y'all saved my life. I came through the jail diversion program back in October. I started a construction job and I'm taking care of myself largely because of the Clubhouse. If you tell the Sisters you are hungry, they will feed you. I still come back to volunteer and enjoy spending time during my lunchbreak. God bless the St. Joseph House and Magnificat Houses. For real!

Ive got a physical disability and im waiting on an organ transplant. As a Catholic, ive never asked the church for anything, but when i needed them for 14 days until i can go back to the hospital, i got the 3 day program and rejected for more- even offering to pay rent and work for them.

I so admire what is bring done here. Magnificat Houses not only takes in people who are homeless and gives them shelter, they also try to get them out of the homeless cycle with opportunities to develop skills and talents and encouraging them to help others.

This place has been life-giving to so many people for over 50 years! People of all different backgrounds and walks of life come together, share their gifts, and live in community to become better versions of themselves. Transformational!