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Thank You to our Staff, Volunteers, and Sponsors
for a Successful Point-in-Time Count!
On March 1st, 70 teams of volunteers assembled in zones throughout Bexar County to document and survey individuals and families experiencing homelessness for our annual Point-In-Time (PIT) Count.
“[The PIT Count] is a chance for our community to connect with our unhoused neighbors to better understand the issue of homelessness,” said Katie Vela, SARAH’s Executive Director. “It’s also an opportunity to meet people where they are, to build trust and connection.”
Over the next several weeks, SARAH staff will prepare the collected data to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) before publishing the annual PIT Count Report for a special data release event on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. We will share additional details as the date approaches.
Thank you once again to all who made this essential event possible, including our amazing volunteers, local service providers, SARAH staff, community partners, and our sponsors, USAA and Valero Energy!
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We Thank our Exiting Board Members for their Service! |
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Lori Stinson
VP, Military Affairs & Leadership Development of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
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Craig Hopkins
Chief Information Officer of the City of San Antonio
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Leslie Komet Ausburn
President/CEO of Komet Marketing Communications
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Successful non-profit organizations are always backed by a strong Board of Directors that creates and provides the foundation for good governance. SARAH's board members, past and present, have embodied their fiduciary role for our organization's well-being.
Thank you to Lori Stinson, Craig Hopkins, and Leslie Komet Ausburn for your counsel, expertise, leadership, and time invested with SARAH. We are forever grateful and wish you all the best!
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Welcome to our Newest Membership Council Agencies! |
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YWCA San Antonio is part of the largest global multicultural women's organization. They provide safe places for women and girls, build strong women leaders, and advocate for women's rights and civil rights. Its mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
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For Her reaches out to women most at risk of sexual exploitation and trafficking, women who fall below the poverty line, survivors of domestic and sexual violence, and formerly incarcerated women. For Her aims to empower women beyond their trauma - transform their lives, and grow.
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Welcome to our New Data Analyst, Alfonzo!
Alfonzo brings a considerable scholarly background, including a degree in Applied Mathematics from Texas A&M University, to our Systems Department! As a Data Analyst, Alfonzo will use his education and experience to extract complex data from multiple formats and systems to generate useable data, create reports, and build interactive dashboard visualizations for our partners and community.
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Evenings at the Ivy Dinner Benefiting SARAH
Guests will enjoy a carefully curated menu during an evening filled with flavors from the Mediterranean, accompanying wine & cocktails, and live entertainment in the beautiful garden oasis at Ivy Hall Events.
All proceeds from this event will benefit SARAH!
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Texas Homeowner Assistance Fund (THAF) Program
TXHAF provides eligible homeowners with grants to pay past-due mortgage payments and property taxes, insurance, and HOA fees.
The program’s goal is to aid homeowners in avoiding foreclosure, on their primary residence, by providing mortgage assistance. The application, complete with resource materials, can be accessed here.
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LISC Community of Practice Roundtable
Virtual Discussion Open to All!
“A Community of Practice” roundtable is a platform for different nonprofit agencies across San Antonio and Bexar County to share resources, address challenges, and discuss collaborative opportunities to address needs and bridge service gaps.
You’re invited to join LISC San Antonio on Monday, March 28th, from 12p to 1p for a virtual community discussion to explore the topic of Human Resources: Culture, Retention, and Remote Work. Please click below to register for this event and access the meeting link.
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
Tax season is here, and VITA San Antonio is once again providing free income tax preparation to individuals and families making up to $55,000 annually.
The goal of VITA is to increase the financial stability of individuals and families in San Antonio and Bexar County. Volunteers provide free income tax assistance to taxpayers and help them claim important tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit. Click here to learn more and find a VITA site near you!
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Help SARAH Become a Top-Rated Nonprofit!
If you love SARAH’s work, then tell the world! Stories about us from people like you will help us make an even bigger impact in our community. GreatNonprofits – the #1 source of nonprofit stories and feedback – is honoring highly regarded nonprofits with their 2022 Top-Rated List. You can help us raise visibility for our work by posting a brief account of your experience with us. All content will be visible to potential donors and volunteers. It’s easy and only takes a few minutes! Click here to get started!
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HOMELINK/COORDINATED ENTRY |
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Stay Up-to-Date with Homelink Happenings!
Homelink Happenings serves as our "industry insider" publication, featuring detailed Coordinated Entry news, updates, policies, and procedures. Homelink Happenings is sent to subscribers once a month, with our next edition dropping next week. Click here to subscribe!
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Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) - Funding Opportunity
The United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County has released the application for the EFSP funding opportunity. This restricted federal grant is open to local social service organizations, both nonprofit and governmental, providing food, shelter, and supportive services to individuals and families in Bexar County who are, or who are at risk of becoming, homeless or hungry. Applications must be completed by Friday, March 18th, at 4p.
The application, complete with resource materials, can be accessed here.
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Bexar County Economic and Community Development Department Notice of Funding Availability
Bexar County receives an annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds from HUD to develop viable urban communities and provide decent housing / suitable living environments for low and moderate-income people.
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