The scene is all too familiar to Katy survivors of Harvey and “the freeze.” Water-soaked carpeting, buckled flooring, and ruined furniture – and the subsequent cutting away of drywall, heaters blowing around-the-clock, fixture removal, and dealing with insurance adjusters.

On December 1, 2024, the Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston flooded due to a clogged water filtration system. The center, located at 1450 E Summitry Circle in Katy, has temporarily closed while repairs are underway – at a time when the young mothers they help may be facing additional challenges due to the upcoming holidays.

“Our greatest concern is not losing furniture,” said Kelli McAnally, Executive Director. “We are most concerned about lost opportunities to serve our precious clients in time-critical situations.”

The Pregnancy Help Center serves to empower women in their pregnancy journey by providing free resources, which include physical, spiritual and emotional support. Many underprivileged women depend on the diapers, wipes and baby supplies they receive weekly. Others need a lab-quality pregnancy test or ultrasound to confirm their pregnancy for insurance purposes. Yet others need the support they receive in prenatal and parenting classes, or the opportunity to discuss their pregnancy options with a registered nurse and make a well-informed parenting decision. Some just need to hear the empowering words, “You are strong. You can do this. We will help you.”

The staff at the center is grateful that the clinic offices and ultrasound equipment were spared, said Development Director Becky Munoz in an email to the Katy Times. As such, the PHC hopes to re-open its doors on a limited basis starting around mid-December, Munoz said. In the meantime, donations can be made at: www.phckatypartners.org to help them as they recover.