PROGRAMS

  • Community Specialist are available to help resolve financial hardships, identify solutions, and provide additional resources to move families out of financial crisis. If you are in need of financial assistance, please complete the online application and provide all required documents.

    Social service office is located at 111 E. 1st Avenue Corsicana, Texas. If you have questions about the application or need assistance with the application, please call 903-874-4971. Open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed 12:00-1:00 p.m.)

  • Our drive-through food pantry is located at 517 N. Commerce Street Corsicana, Texas. Please remain in your car and have your food pantry ID or state ID available. Must apply for food pantry services online or in person at our main office (across from food pantry).

    We partner with the North Texas Food Bank, several local grocery stores, community organizations, and community members to provide nutritious food to neighbors in need. Neighbors may visit the pantry bi-weekly for groceries and weekly for produce. If you have questions or need help applying for services, please call 903-874-4971. Food Pantry hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed from 12:00-1:00 p.m.)

    Next to our food pantry is Compassion’s Community Garden. Volunteers help maintain the garden to supply fresh nutritious vegetables, fruits, and herbs to our neighbors. If you are interested in helping with the community garden, contact our office at (903) 874-4971.

  • The House of Refuge provides a safe faith-based environment for displaced women and their children. Our goal is to help women become self-sufficient as they transition into permanent housing. At times, we are faced with challenging circumstances in life. We offer the hope found in in Philippians 4:13 which says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

    The House of Refuge was founded in 1985 as a Christian ministry by Wes and Liz Haefs. The house was opened to serve unwed mothers and battered women. Today, we support displaced women and their children, while helping them reach their goals of self-sufficiency and permanent housing.

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Displaced women ages 18 years or older and their children, male children 
      must be 12 and under.

    • Able to obtain income or employment.

    • Able to live independently.

    • Resident of Navarro County

    Applications are available at the main office, 111 E. 1st Avenue Corsicana, Texas. If you have questions about the House of Refuge or to request assistance, please call 903-874-3421.

  • The Resource Center offers new and gently used school approved uniforms for students enrolled in Corsicana ISD and Collins Catholic School.

    The Recourse Center is located at our main office, 111 E. 1st Avenue Corsicana, Texas. Hours of operation are Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If you have questions or need assistance outside of these hours call our office at (903) 874-4971.