Community Resources
Immediate Needs & General Assistance
United Way - Coastal Bend
General community support. They fund numerous local programs and are a source for referrals.
Address: 711 N. Carancahua St., Ste. 302, Corpus Christi, TX 78475
Phone: 361-882-2582
Web: Visit www.uwcb.org
American Red Cross Coastal Bend
Provides emergency relief and assistance to those affected by disasters in the Coastal Bend region.
Address: P.O. Box 3429, Corpus Christi, TX 78463-3429.
Phone: 361-887-7558.
Food, Housing, & Utilities
Sinton Housing Authority
The Sinton Housing Authority manages public housing units and may offer other housing-related resources.
Contact them directly for eligibility requirements and current availability.
Address: 900 Harvill St, Sinton, TX 78387
Phone: 361-364-1901
Sacred Heart Church
Food pantry available every Wednesday:
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Address: 906 E Sinton, Sinton, TX 78387
Phone: 361-364-1768
Community Action Corporation of South Texas
CACOST is a non-profit organization established in 1971 and incorporated in Texas. Community Action provides a variety of services throughout South Texas. Our mission is to continuously improve the lives of South Texans by providing high quality health care, education, housing and economic opportunities to reduce poverty through services and partnerships.
Address: 212 S. Rachal St, Sinton, TX 78387
Phone: 361-361-0220
Website: Visit https://cacost.org/
Health, Wellness, & Crisis Support
The Purple Door Women's Shelter
Shelter and services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Sinton and CC.
Sinton Outreach Office: 101 N Rachal Ave, 78387
Sinton Violence Line: 361-364-0661
CC Shelter Phone: 361-881-8888
24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-5801-4878 (for general assistance)
Coastal Plains Integrated Health
Providing Behavioral Health Services in Rural South Texas
Address: 201 Roots Ave, Taft, TX 78390
Phone: 361-528-4516
Education & Career Readiness
Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend
Provides comprehensive support for job seekers, including job postings, unemployment assistance, career counseling, and training opportunities.
Address: 1113 E Sinton St, Sinton, TX 78387
Phone: 361-364-3284
San Patricio County Adult Literacy Council
Offers GED Program and other adult literacy and education services in San Patricio County.
Address: 313 N. Rachal St, Ste. 201, Sinton, TX 78387
Phone: (361) 587-3536
Web: Visit spcalc.org
Coastal Compass Center
Education & Career Center offering job placement assistance and higher education guidance.
Address: 3114 Holly Rd. Ste. E Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Phone: 361-906-0703
Family, Youth, & Specialized Services
South Texas Family Planning & Health Corporation
Family Planning, Breast & Cervical Cancer, Primary Health Care and Men's Health Center
Address: 301 S. San Patricio Ave., Suite C, Sinton, TX 78387
Phone: (361) 364-3306
Head Start Birth to Five Program
Provided by CACOST, the Head Start Birth to Five Program offers comprehensive child care for eligible infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. It prepares children for school by addressing their cognitive, health, nutritional, social, and emotional development. Program staff also collaborate with parents—the child’s first and most important teacher—to help them achieve personal goals, including continued education, steady employment, and housing stability.
CACOST Project Niños
Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) services for children ages birth through 3 years.
Address: 1133 E. Sinton St, Sinton, TX 78387
Phone: 361-980-9652
Web: Visit cacost.org/programs/early-childhood-intervention/
