It's Almost Time for the Big Give 2022! 

Amazing things happen when our community comes together to give back!  Please join our annual Big Give fundraising campaign on September 22-23 to help us reach our goal of $6,000.00 in support of our newly-formed Lived Expertise Advisory Board (LEAB).

The LEAB and YAB are Recruiting New Members

Our Lived Expertise Advisory Board's inaugural meeting is on Tuesday, September 13th, from 6:30-7:30p, to provide direct input on funding priorities to address unsheltered homelessness in San Antonio and Bexar County.

If you have current or past experience of homelessness or housing insecurity, we want to hear from you!  Email daceywerba@sarahomeless.org if you would like to be added to the invite.  Dinner will be provided, and travel assistance is available as needed.

If you are 17-25 years old and interested in shaping our homeless response system's youth and young adult programs and initiatives, consider applying for our Youth Action Board (YAB).

Congratulations, Morjoriee White! 

Please join us in congratulating our dear colleague and friend, Morjoriee White, on her recent promotion within the City of San Antonio to serve as Assistant Director in Metro Health, where she will manage Community Health and Safety programs.

In her nearly five years with the City's Department of Human Services, Morjoriee has overseen a significant change in the community's homeless response system, including coordinating the development of the Strategic Plan to Respond to Homelessness in San Antonio and Bexar County.

Morjoriee's positive impact on our community cannot be overstated.  She is a selfless leader, and we cannot wait to see what she will accomplish in her new role.  Thank you for all you have done to serve our neighbors experiencing homelessness, Morjoriee! 

With Love, 

The SARAH Team  

The 2023 Point-in-Time Count Date is Set!

We are excited to announce that the 2023 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count will be held on behalf of San Antonio & Bexar County on the night of Tuesday, January 24th!  

The PIT Count is an annual event where hundreds of volunteers come together to conduct surveys on our neighbors experiencing unsheltered homelessness.  The collected data is used to report on the state of homelessness locally and nationally.

The countdown begins now.  It will take all of us to make the 2023 PIT Count a success!  Click here to add a save-the-date to your calendar, and stay tuned for registration details.

Welcome, New SARAH Team Members! 

Azhalia Ramirez 

Planning Coordinator

As our role in the community continues to expand, our SARAH team grows with it to ensure everyone has a place to call home.

We welcome our new Planning Coordinator, Azhalia Ramirez, and our new System Administration Coordinator, Crystal Santibanez, to the SARAH family!

Click their photos to read their professional biographies!

Crystal Santibanez 

System Administration Coordinator

Don't Miss LISC San Antonio's Community of Practice Roundtable on Housing & Homelessness

You’re invited to join SARAH and LISC San Antonio on Monday, September 26th, from 12p to 1p for a virtual community discussion exploring the topic of Housing & Homelessness, along with a Local, State, and Federal Legislative Update.  Participants will hear about potential impacts on housing and homelessness policy and funding, and learn how they can get involved.

You're Invited!  San Antonio Landlord Summit 

Please join us for a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Landlord Summit, on October 27th, from 8:30a to 4p, in person at TriPoint, 3233 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212. 

This Summit will be divided into two focused sessions.  The morning will focus on landlords that are new to the program and the afternoon on landlords that currently or previously have rented to HCV recipients.  There will also be an Expert Housing Panel Discussion during lunch, from 12:00p to 1:00p, for all attendees.  

This is an excellent opportunity to learn the basics about the voucher program, meet housing authority staff, and hear important updates and presentations on things like increased voucher payouts, landlord-tenant law, program improvements, and more!

HUD Publishes FY 2023 Fair Market Rents

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently published Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for the Fiscal Year 2023.

FMRs are published annually as an estimate of the amount of money that would cover rent and utility expenses on 40 percent of the rental housing units in an area.

Nationally, FMRs are increasing by an average of 10 percent, enabling more households with housing vouchers to access affordable, stable housing.

COSA's Owner-Occupied Home Rehabilitation Program Application Portal Open for a Limited Time

The City of San Antonio's Neighborhood & Housing Services Department (NHSD) has launched a home rehabilitation program that assists with major and minor rehabs for qualified homeowners with low-to-moderate incomes residing within San Antonio.  Repairs aim to address health, safety, or code issues that homeowners may be experiencing.  The online portal is live now through September 19th, 2022!

Stay Up-to-Date with Homelink Happenings!

Homelink Happenings serves as our "industry insider" publication, featuring detailed Coordinated Entry news, updates, policies, and procedures as they occur.

Click here to subscribe!

Important CoC NOFO & SNOFO Reminders

Upcoming dates for FY22 CoC NOFO Applicants:

• Notification Provided to Applicants: September 15, 2022​
• Applications Due for Final Edits: September 15, 2022​
• Consolidated Application Due to HUD, Submitted by SARAH: September 30, 2022

Upcoming dates for FY22 CoC Special Unsheltered NOFO Applicants:

• Technical Assistance Sessions: September 6-14, 2022​
• Application Deadline: September 20, 2022, at 11:59 pm ​
• Notification Provided to Applicants: October 5, 2022

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Communications Coordinator 

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for managing SARAH’s marketing and communications platforms, both internal and external. The coordinator develops creative content and strategies that further our mission, vision, and brand, and effectively positions SARAH with key audiences.