Community Resources
A curated directory of legal, government, health, and community services for Hispanic families across East Texas.
Legal Aid & Immigration Attorneys
Free and low-cost legal help for immigration matters, family law, and civil rights.
Lone Star Legal Aid
Free civil legal services for low-income Texans, including immigration matters, family law, and housing.
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents of Southwest Texas, including immigration and asylum cases.
American Gateways
Nonprofit immigration legal services organization serving Central and South Texas.
DOJ-Accredited Representatives
Federally recognized non-attorney representatives authorized to provide immigration legal services.
Catholic Charities of East Texas
DOJ-accredited immigration legal services including DACA renewals, family petitions, and naturalization.
RAICES Texas
Provides free and low-cost immigration legal services, including family reunification and asylum support.
Government Services
Federal and state agencies providing immigration, benefits, and identification services.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Official federal agency for immigration benefits, DACA, green cards, naturalization, and asylum applications.
Texas DPS – Driver License Division
Texas driver licenses and ID cards. Certain licenses are available to DACA recipients and visa holders.
Texas Health & Human Services
SNAP food benefits, Medicaid, CHIP, and other assistance programs for eligible Texas residents.
Food Banks & Housing Assistance
Emergency food, housing support, and utility assistance for families in need.
Jasper County Food Bank
Provides emergency food assistance to families in Jasper County. No documentation required.
East Texas Food Bank
Distributes food through a network of partner agencies across 26 East Texas counties.
Texas Dept. of Housing & Community Affairs
Emergency rental assistance, utility help (LIHEAP), and affordable housing programs.
Health Clinics & Medical Services
Affordable and free health care options for uninsured and underinsured community members.
CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System
Full-service hospital and clinic network serving Southeast Texas. Financial assistance programs available.
Community Health Centers of East Texas
Federally Qualified Health Center offering primary care, dental, and behavioral health on a sliding fee scale.
Texas DSHS – Local Health Departments
Immunizations, WIC, family planning, and public health services through local county health departments.
Community Partners
Local organizations and cooperatives that support families across the Pineywoods region.
Jasper-Newton Electric Cooperative
Local electric cooperative serving Jasper and Newton counties. Offers payment assistance programs for qualifying members.
Jasper Independent School District
Public schools serving Jasper County. Offers ESL programs, free/reduced lunch, and family support services.
United Hispanic Communities of Texas (Statewide)
The broader UHCT network connecting chapters across Texas for advocacy, resources, and mutual support.
LULAC – League of United Latin American Citizens
The nation's largest and oldest Hispanic civil rights organization. LULAC advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health, and civil rights of Hispanic Americans.