What We Do
Ongoing Causes We Support
We act quickly. We meet people where they are. And we provide the help that's most needed in the moment.
Our Programs
We respond to every kind of need
We help where help is needed most.
However . . .
Not every problem fits neatly into a category. That's why we don't limit our work to specific programs — we walk the streets, listen, and respond to real needs as they arise.
When a young boy suddenly lost his sight, his mother didn't just need access to a class for the blind. She needed groceries, electricity, essentials for her son, and a job. We stepped in to provide what mattered most — and today, she's working and rebuilding her life.
When we found an elderly woman with intellectual disabilities lying sick on the dirt floor of her shack — ill from drinking polluted water — we helped get her medical care and arranged regular deliveries of clean water and food.
These are just two examples. Every situation is unique. Every response is personal.
Donate NowOur work changes as people's needs change.
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See Today's NeedsYour gift goes directly to helping people, especially children, with real needs. Paper Houses is an all-volunteer organization. No donations are used for salaries.
Every Gift Changes a Life
No gift is too small. Every donation helps us respond to real needs, primarily in Ciudad Acuña and other communities near the U.S.–Mexico border.
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