Last Call for Point-In-Time (PIT) Count Volunteers

There are just a few more days left to register to volunteer for our upcoming Point-in-Time (PIT) Count taking place on Tuesday, January 24, from 6 PM to midnight.

During the PIT Count, teams of volunteers are dispersed throughout San Antonio/Bexar County to canvas zones and conduct survey interviews with people experiencing homelessness. It's not only an organized opportunity to check on our unhoused neighbors but provides valuable data and insight on trends surrounding homelessness and what resources are needed.

Register to volunteer with us before the portal closes on Sunday, January 8, at 11:59 PM. Need additional information? Send a message to grants@sarahomeless.org.

Welcome To Our Newest Membership Council Agency, Hands Over Homes

We extend our warmest welcome to our newest Membership Council Agency, Hands Over Homes! Hands Over Home's mission is to preserve and protect the lives, health, and well-being of veterans and the elderly before, during, and after disasters. To learn more, visit their website at HandsOverHomes.com.

Join Our Community Collaboration Calls and Membership Council Meetings

The CoC Membership Council is comprised of a diverse and representative group of local agencies committed to preventing and ending homelessness. Meetings are hosted quarterly in person, providing members with networking opportunities, training sessions, and community updates.

The Community Collaboration Call serves a similar purpose and meets virtually on the months that Membership Council does not meet.

Both groups are open to the public and are recruiting new partner agencies. To learn more, visit our website or email us at grants@sarahomeless.org for an event invitation.

Thank you, Robert Reyna!

We’d like to recognize Robert H. Reyna, Director of Community Development ​and Housing at Bexar County, for celebrating his one-year anniversary on the CoC Board of Directors. Thank you for donating your time as a Board Member and providing valuable expertise to help guide and improve our local homeless response system!

SACRD's New Housing Finder

The San Antonio Community Resource Directory (SACRD) has launched a new Housing Finder, built through collaboration with My City is My Home. The Housing Finder contains data on about 700 apartment communities in San Antonio and allows you to quickly filter based on your needs. Like all information on SACRD.org, the Housing Finder is available in both English & Spanish, and all data is regularly updated. Explore the Housing Finder portal by clicking the button below.

LISC Roundtable: Faces of Care

You’re invited to join SARAH and LISC San Antonio on Monday, January 23, from noon to 1:00 PM, for a virtual community discussion where five service providers will share the challenges and joys of their work in our community, the roles they and their agencies play, and what motivates and sustains them. Register here or by clicking the flyer below.

Metro Health Seeks Input on Potential Ordinance Addressing Domestic Violence

The City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District has launched a survey seeking feedback from local businesses on how to best engage with the community to create awareness on domestic violence among employees and customers. Specifically, this would include the posting of signage regarding domestic violence resources in restrooms.

The survey can be accessed through the City's SASpeakUp Portal and takes a maximum of 5 minutes to complete. Your feedback is important, as it will help shape policy recommendations and awareness campaigns, and help us get closer to preventing domestic violence in San Antonio and Bexar County. Please share this flyer with your constituents and networks.

TDHCA's Texas Homeowner Assistance Program

If you are behind on home loan payments or related expenses, Texas Homeowner Assistance may be able to help. This program, administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), provides financial assistance to qualified Texas homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage, utility payments, and related expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more, see if you qualify, and apply, visit TexasHomeownerAssistance.com.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

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City of San Antonio HOME-ARP Funding Opportunity

The City of San Antonio Department of Human Services has released an RFP with a project scope that includes funding to provide Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) and homeless prevention services, including case management, for individuals and households who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The funds used to support proposed programs will be from the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP)

A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held via WebEx on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 1:00 PM. Proposals are due on February 13, 2023, at 11:00 AM. Email debra.light@sanantonio.gov with questions.

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