Welcome to Manos de Cristo!
All of us at Manos de Cristo are excited to unveil our new logo! Manos has grown tremendously over the years, and we took the time to reflect on our values and create a new logo that is fresh, friendly, and will serve us as we continue to grow and reach more and more people in Central Texas.
Why we are here: When Having a Job Isn’t Enough
According to the Economic Policy Institute, poverty for a single parent of one child is defined as earning $12,830/year or less. For this same family to afford the average two-bedroom apartment in Austin, the parent must earn an annual salary of $32,580 (www.epinet.org). Many of Manos’ clients do not earn enough to keep up with the actual cost of living, despite being employed. We serve these clients through the following programs.
Dental Clinic
Dental health is crucial to overall health and well-being. Manos de Cristo is one of the few organizations dedicated to providing essential dental care to patients without private dental insurance or Medicaid. Learn more. Click here.
Education
Manos de Cristo believes that education is the building block of self-sufficiency. Learn more about our Back-to-School program for children and our adult education and job training classes. Click here.
Food and Clothing
People struggling to make ends meet often must choose between paying the rent or feeding and clothing their families. Learn more about our food pantry and clothes closet. Click here.
Please Help:
Back-To-School
Manos needs you to help give children what they need for a successful school year. Right now, over 19,000 households with children in our community earn incomes that fall below the poverty line. This August, Manos will help these children by preparing them for school. More than 2,200 children will receive a new backpack, school supplies, and clothing that they need for a positive start to school. You can volunteer with this program or make a financial contribution to help these children.
Just $20 can provide a backpack with school supplies for one child, and for $45 you can completely outfit a child with a new backpack, supplies, and two new outfits.
Mail a check or use PayPal: