What's Happening at Close to Home! | |
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As this year's Point-In-Time (PIT) Count comes to a close, we'd like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their contributions and support:
- PIT Count staff, volunteers, team leads and our homeless service providers
- Our Lived Expertise Advisory Board
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Our Speakers: Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Judge Peter Sakai
- Our Sponsors: USAA, Valero, and H-E-B
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Our Hosts: Christian Assistance Ministry, Corazon Ministries, Grace Lutheran Church, and First Presbyterian Church
- The San Antonio Food Bank
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The San Antonio Police Department and Bexar County's Sheriff's Office
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Planned Parenthood of South Texas and UT School of Public Health
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The City of San Antonio's Department of Human Services
- Haven for Hope
Because of your support, we were successfully able to collect data that'll help us gain a better understanding of unsheltered homelessness in San Antonio & Bexar County.
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Close to Home's House 90 Families in 90 Days Challenge | |
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On December 1st, 2023, Close to Home, in partnership with Family Violence Prevention, The San Antonio Hope Center, The City of San Antonio, The Salvation Army, Opportunity Home, St. Vincent De Paul, Haven for Hope, Endeavors, and SAMMinistries, launched a challenge to house 90 families in 90 days to help address San Antonio & Bexar County's family housing crisis.
To date, we have successfully housed 55 families!
We currently have over 25 families searching for an apartment - if you can help, please contact hello@closetohomesa.org.
Thank you to everyone working hard to make this happen for our families.
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Thank you and Good Luck, Chelsey! | | |
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After five years at Close to Home, our Director of Data & Performance, Chelsey Viger, is leaving the organization.
We'd like to thank Chelsey for her dedication and hard work that has contributed towards our mission of ending homelessness in San Antonio & Bexar County. We are beyond proud of your growth and leadership, and all that you've accomplished here.
We will miss you greatly but wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!
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Thank you, Hidden Forest Elementary! | |
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Thank you to Hidden Forest Elementary School for hosting a sock donation for our organization, as a part of Kindness Week. All donations collected will be delivered to our homeless service providers and given to our unhoused neighbors.
We love seeing the compassion of young people for our neighbors experiencing homelessness!
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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: Close to Home Staff Shows Our Support | |
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Dating violence is more common than you may think, especially among teens and young adults.
Did you know, 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before becoming adults?
Each February, young adults and their loved ones nationwide raise awareness about teen dating violence through Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). This annual, month-long effort focuses on advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts.
Need help now? Get in touch by calling 1-866-331-9474 or 800.787.3224 (TTY), Text LOVEIS to 22522 or visit loveisrespect.org.
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Board Member Anniversaries | |
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We’d like to recognize the following CoC Board Members with February Boardiversaries. Thank you for donating your time and expertise to help guide and improve our local homeless response system!
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Philip Beckett (Treasurer), CEO, C3HIE, serving since February 2020
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Abe Capetillo, AVP Application Development, USAA, serving since February 2022
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Cacie Madrid, Vice President of Public Policy, San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, serving since February 2022
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Cristina Noriega, Artist, CNoriega Fine Art Inc, serving since February 2022
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SAMMinistries Job Openings | |
SAMMinistries is currently hiring for a variety of positions. If you or someone you know is interested in working to support our unhoused neighbors and end homelessness in San Antonio, consider browsing the list of job openings on their website. | |
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is hosting a free webinar in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor focusing on how to bring cost career training and educational programs to prospective students between the ages of 16-24 who are currently homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
This virtual event will take place on Thursday, February 15th from 2:00-3:00 pm ET.
During this webinar you will learn:
- Steps to partner with Job Corps Centers and how to assist residents with placement into the program
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How you can change the lives of youth & young adults in your communities and connect them to job resources
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The academic, career technical training, and wrap-around support services provided to participants
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CoC All Competitive Grantee Meeting | |
Save the date for the All Competitive Grantee Meeting on Wednesday, April 3rd and Thursday, April 4th at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's field office in San Antonio. See the flyer below for a complete address. More details to come. | |
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Stay up-to-date on the latest housing happenings and partner highlights. See a list of relevant news articles below.
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