Thank You for Making Big Give 2022 a Success!

Thanks to all who gave and shared our donation link during #BigGive2022.  Through our community's generosity, we raised $4,240.00 to launch our Lived Expertise Advisory Board (LEAB)!  This group offers a critical first-hand perspective on solutions to address homelessness, and we are excited to utilize their feedback to improve our local response system.

If you or someone you know has lived experience of homelessness or housing instability and are interested in being a part of the LEAB, you can apply here.

Congratulations, Kameron Rhys! 

Please join us in congratulating Kameron Rhys for receiving statewide recognition from the Texas Homeless Network (THN) with its 2022 Outstanding Community Service Award!  Kameron is a founding member and first President of San Antonio’s Youth Action Board (YAB).  His efforts have been instrumental in our community’s success in addressing youth and young adult homelessness.  Thank you, Kam!

House America Update Scheduled for October 17

Last November, the City of San Antonio, SARAH, and CoC partners joined the federal House America initiative to address homelessness through a Housing First approach, collectively committing to rehouse 1500 households experiencing homelessness and add 860 affordable housing units into the development pipeline by the end of 2022.

On Monday, October 17, 2022, at 10:00a, we invite you to join us on the steps of City Hall for an exciting announcement on our progress toward our House America goals.

Membership Council In-Person Meeting

and YASS Center Tour on November 1

The CoC Membership Council is holding its first in-person meeting since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday, November 1st, 2:30-4:00 PM at the Travis Park Church conference room at 230 E Travis St, San Antonio, TX 78205. At the end of the meeting, attendees will be given a tour of the new Young Adult Stability & Support (YASS) Center, a safe space for young adults (18-24) to access critical resources on their path to self-sufficiency. 

We invite all current and prospective members to join us for this special meeting. If your organization is interested in learning more about the CoC Membership Council, click the button below for more information and a link to apply.

Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week

Event Registration is Open

Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual nationwide program where participating groups hold educational, service, fundraising, and advocacy events to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. #HHWeek2022 is a little over a month away, scheduled for November 12-20, 2022!

Each year, SARAH publishes a community calendar and helps promote & share local events. We invite your organization to join us during #HHWeek2022 to highlight the issues in our community and share solutions on how together we can end hunger and homelessness. Register your event using the link below or email billymahone@sarahomeless.org with any questions.

Housing Assistance Program Applications are Open for a Limited Time

The City of San Antonio's Neighborhood & Housing Services Department (NHSD) is accepting applications for its Housing Assistance Program from October 7-17, 2022 for residents needing temporary rental assistance due to pandemic-related financial hardship.

To qualify, applicants MUST:

• Meet income requirements

• Provide proof of financial hardship

• Be the primary leaseholder

• Have not received previous rental or relocation assistance from the city in the last 12 months

Households facing eviction will be prioritized. Eligibility rules apply. Applying does not guarantee assistance. Learn more and apply at sanantonio.gov/NHSD or call 210.207.5910.

You're Invited: San Antonio Landlord Summit 

Please join us for a San Antonio Landlord Summit, on Thursday, October 27th, from 8:30a to 4p, in person at TriPoint (3233 N St Mary's St).  This Summit is an excellent opportunity to learn the basics about vouchers, meet housing authority staff, and hear important updates & presentations on things like increased voucher payouts, landlord-tenant law, program improvements, and more! 

The morning session focuses on landlords new to the program and the afternoon on landlords that currently or previously have rented to HCV recipients.  Our Executive Director, Katie Vela, will be participating in an Expert Housing Panel Discussion during lunch, from 12:00p to 1:00p, that is open to all attendees.  See the full agenda on the registration page.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) was launched nationwide in October 1987 to raise community awareness and unite the individuals and organizations working on domestic violence issues.  Much progress has been made over the past 30+ years to support domestic violence victims and survivors, hold abusers accountable, and create & update legislation. 

Nationally, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will be affected by domestic violence in their lifetimes.  74% of all Texans have either experienced some form of domestic violence themselves or have a family member or friend who has experienced it.

Visit NCADV.org/2022DVAM to learn more about Domestic Violence Awareness Month, download a #WeAreResilient toolkit, and see how you can get involved.  If you or someone you know needs help, visit our website or SACRD.org for a list of resources.

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