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The Center for Minority Veterans is the Department of Veterans Affairs model for inter-and intra-agency co-operation, to ensure all veterans receive equal service regardless of race, origin, religion, or gender. We are process improvement-oriented and both internal and external customer-centric. We assist VA in executing its mission in the most equitable, efficient and humane way possible. Dignity and an acceptable quality of life are the products we seek to deliver to ALL veterans no matter what their circumstance. We will grace our mission execution with gratitude to the men and women we now serve who in turn served our Nation so well.
The primary goal of this outreach initiative is to increase local awareness of minority Veteran related issues and develop strategies for increasing their participation in existing VA benefit programs for eligible Veterans. Minority Veterans Program Coordinator’s are located at Regional Offices, Health Care Facilities and National Cemeteries and are responsible for:
- Promoting the use of VA benefits, programs, and services by minority Veterans.
- Supporting and initiating activities that educate and sensitize internal staff to the unique needs of minority Veterans.
- Targeting outreach efforts to minority Veterans through community networks.
- Advocating on behalf of minority Veterans by identifying gaps in services and make recommendations to improve service delivery within their facilities.
There is a Minority Veteran Program Coordinator (MVPC) located in each state’s Regional Office, Health Care Facility and National Cemetery to educate and assist with your eligibility of benefits and services.
For more information on the Center for Minority Veterans, click here.
Calendar of events can be viewed here.
Click here to see our full directory.
Services listed include:
- Hotlines & Helplines
- Addiction & Recovery
- Children & Youth Services
- Family Crisis & Domestic Abuse
- Veterans & Military Services
- Food Banks
- Disability Services
- Senior Services
- Homeless, Housing, Rent & Bill Assistance
- Social Services
- Mental, Behavioral, Physical Health
- Historic Dance Halls
- Transportation
- Ministry / Religion
Participants will be considered for a Habitat home if your present housing is not adequate and you are unable to obtain adequate housing through conventional means. Lack of adequate housing may incude
- problems with the present structure
- water problems
- electrical or sewage service systems
- heating system issues
- failure to meet city property maintenance standards
Homebuyer Guidelines:
- We sell the homes to our families - the homes are NOT free!
- The homes are financed through a long-term, affordable interest loan.
- Habitat families help build their homes with help from volunteers.
- Habitat families must complete 350 hours of "SWEAT EQUITY" before they can move into their homes.
Do you qualify? We consider these 5 things:
- Does your annual income meet our guidelines? Click here to view the HUD Income Guidelines.
- Have you lived or worked in Comal County for the past 12 months?
- Can you pay a long-term mortgage? You must be able to show that you have income to pay for the loan.
- Do you have legal residence in the United States?
- Can you successfully pass a criminal background check?
If you answered 'Yes' to all five questions, you should consider applying for our program!
Additionally, you and your family will be considered if your annual total income falls between 30 to 75% of the median income for Comal County.
Click here for application.
Services can be provided in additional languages with sufficient prior notice.
- For Prospective Homeowners
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| Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
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The Home Sweet Home Program is designed to help individuals/families in our community to stabilize their housing situation to reduce and prevent homelessness. The Salvation Army provides case management to households in need and rental and utility assistance to prevent eviction and potential homelessness. Financial assistance is based on funding availiblity.
Notice
New TBRA applications will be added to the waiting list. A definite processing time cannot be determined until all information is reviewed. Click here to submit an application. Include all required documents.
The purpose of the Single Family HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, affordable housing to eligible low-income households. CCSCT is qualified to also provide assistance with set aside funding for Disaster Relief and Persons with Disabilities.
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:
- Security and Utility Deposits.
- Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals certain program requirements.
FUNDING SOURCE:
This program is funded (in whole or in part) by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).
APPLY:
2024 TBRA Application
The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
by Community Council of South Central Texas - CCSCT
The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.
Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).
CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.
Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
How to Apply:
- Download the application.
- Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Methodist Healthcare Ministries’ Krueger Elementary School-Based Health Centers provide pediatric primary health care and dental services.
Services include:
- Diagnosis and treatment of simple illness or injury
- Immunizations
- Well-child exams
- Physical exams
- Sports physicals
- Health promotion and education
- Prescription Assistance
- Preventative dental care including examinations, x-rays, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants
- Dental treatment including fillings, extractions, and endodontic treatment available
- Sports mouthguards (in school colors)
- Counseling for students and their families
- Support groups
- Case management services
- Food assistance
- Assistance with Medicaid, CHIP, and SNAP applications
- Referrals to other community resources
- Rent and utilities assistance for families of students
Assistance with Medicaid, CHIP, Food Stamp applications, food, housing, and utilities is also available.
This program is for children enrolled in the Marion and Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School Districts, as well as their siblings up to age 21.
Charges for medical and dental services vary according to procedure; however, all services are provided on a sliding fee scale.
Services will be provided regardless of your ability to pay.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM , 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM , 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM , 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM , 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM , 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
by Community Council of South Central Texas - CCSCT
Notice
TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:
- Security and Utility Deposits; and
- Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals certain program requirements.
APPLY
The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
by Community Council of South Central Texas - CCSCT
The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.
Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).
CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.
Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
How to Apply:
- Download the application
- Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
We provide short-term financial assistance to Canyon Lake residents for rent or utilities (electricity, water, or propane).
Please call to verify eligibility.
RACAP works closely with local, county and state agencies to provide the most needed assistance to qualified clients.
Clients are eligible for financial assistance (rent or utility) EVERY 12 months.
RACAP pledges for financial assistance ARE based on the amount of donations received from the local community and sponsor churches. Pledge amounts will fluctuate throughout the year based on those donations.
Checks WILL BE mailed for ALL pledges for rental assistance.
In an effort to serve our friends and neighbors, our charter specifies the following zip codes, designated as Service Delivery Areas:
- 78108
- 78124
- 78132
- 78148
- 78154
- 78233 (Live Oak only. The document you provide for the help you want MUST HAVE Live Oak 78233 on it for us to provide assistance.)
- 78247
- 78266
Click here to apply for rental assistance and for more information on applying.
Please call 210-658-1613 and speak to the Director or Assistant Director before you come to the office.
| Monday: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Thursday: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Friday: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Methodist Healthcare Ministries’ George Ricks School-Based Health Centers provide pediatric primary health care and dental services.
Services include:
- Diagnosis and treatment of simple illness or injury
- Immunizations
- Well-child exams
- Physical exams
- Sports physicals
- Health promotion and education
- Prescription Assistance
- Preventative dental care including examinations, x-rays, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants
- Dental treatment including fillings, extractions, and endodontic treatment available
- Sports mouthguards (in school colors)
- Counseling for students and their families
- Support groups
- Case management services
- Food assistance
- Assistance with Medicaid, CHIP, and SNAP applications
- Referrals to other community resources
- Rent and utilities assistance for families of students
Assistance with Medicaid, CHIP, Food Stamp applications, food, housing, and utilities are also available.
This program is for children enrolled in the Marion and Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School Districts, as well as their siblings up to age 21.
Charges for medical and dental services vary according to procedure; however, all services are provided on a sliding fee scale.
Services will be provided regardless of your ability to pay.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
by Society of St Vincent de Paul Southwest Texas Council
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.
Services Offered:
- Food Pantry
- Utility Assistance
- Rental Assistance
- Home Visits
- Medical Services
Must reside within parish boundary.
Free
| Monday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Tuesday: CLOSED |
| Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Thursday: CLOSED |
| Friday: CLOSED |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.
Services Offered:
- Food Pantry
- Utility Assistance
- Rental Assistance
- Christmas Angel Tree
Must reside within parish boundary.
| Monday: CLOSED |
| Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Thursday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Friday: CLOSED |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Clients may seek help with rent, hotel nights, personal and household cleaning supplies, emergency food, and GRASP Thrift Store vouchers for clothing, housewares, furniture, and appliances.
Other Related Human Services for Needy Individuals:
- Clothing Assistance
- Emergency Food
- Information & Referral
- Rental Assistance
- Utility Assistance
- Pharmacy Assistance
- Senior Transportation
- Senior LunchProgram
- Senior Activity Center
Families needing emergency assistance, and those experiencing a loss of shelter due to a fire, flood, windstorm, or other natural disaster may be eligible for assistance from GRASP. An eviction does not qualify as a residential disaster. National events such as hurricanes will be addressed specifically as needed.
Program Requirements:
- Resident of Bexar County (Converse, Cibolo, Live Oak, Schertz, Selma, Universal City, Windcrest)
- Referred by the United Way Helpline 211 or Other Agencies (i.e., American Red Cross, Salvation Army, or local Fire/Police Department)
- Event occurred within the past 90 days.
- Proof of ID, Residency,& Income
- Interview with GRASP Caseworker
All applicants must complete the 2021 Client Services App Pack and meet with the caseworker at the office.
Services are available subject to various income or other conditions and funding requirements. Some may not be available at the time of application if funding is exhausted at the time of your appointment.
| Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.
Services Offered:
- Food Pantry
- Home Visits
- Utility Assistance
- Rental Assistance
Must reside within parish boundary.
| Monday: CLOSED |
| Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday: CLOSED |
| Thursday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Friday: CLOSED |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
If you need help with your utilities, rent, or other critical expenses, please call us at 830-980-HOPE or click here below to schedule a consultation. We are here to bring relief during your difficult financial season.
Please contact the office because there are documents that we will need you to bring to your scheduled appointment.
We are only able to provide financial assistance to residents of Bulverde, Blanco, Canyon Lake, Fisher, and Spring Branch.
Financial assistance is limited to once annually per household, typically about $250.
| Monday: CLOSED |
| Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Thursday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
by Society of St Vincent de Paul Southwest Texas Council
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.
Services Offered:
- Food Pantry
- Utility Assistance
- Rental Assistance
Must reside within parish boundary.
| Monday: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Thursday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Friday: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.
Services Offered:
- Food Pantry
- Clothing Assistance
- Utility Assistance
- Rental Assistance
Must reside within parish boundary.
| Monday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Tuesday: CLOSED |
| Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Thursday: CLOSED |
| Friday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Awards mortgage-free homes to veterans wounded in direct combat with an enemy force and unmarried Gold Star spouses whose loved one was killed in action. In addition to the home, the recipient will receive 3-years of family and financial mentoring.
This program is for veterans wounded in direct combat with an enemy force and unmarried Gold Star spouses whose loved one was killed in action.
Requirements:
- Must be a veteran wounded during combat (Purple Heart recipients given priority) or wounded during combat training from any American military conflict
- be an unmarried Gold Star Spouse of a veteran who was Killed-In-Action or killed during combat training
- Must be honorably retired or separated from the military or within 90 days of discharging.
- Must intend to use this home as your Primary Residence. Priority will be given to applicants who do not currently have a mortgage
The Permanent Homes for Veterans program is an initiative designed to provide housing for veterans looking for stable, long-term solutions.
The program recognizes the need for safe and affordable housing for veterans who have served their country and works to provide them with the support and resources they need to succeed.
The program is unique in that it offers a two years mortgage-free home to the veteran after the successful completion of the program.
Through the Permanent Homes for Veterans program, veterans are given access to a range of resources and services designed to help them succeed in their new homes.
Honorably discharged veterans, retirees or Reservists and National Guard that are currently serving can apply for a home through the Permanent Homes for Veterans program. All veterans that served honorably are eligible to apply, no matter what era they served (Vietnam, Korea, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, OEF, OIF).
Veterans do not have to be injured or have a deployment to apply. Surviving spouses of service members killed in combat or while deployed in the combat theater of operations and are not remarried or engaged to be married may also apply.
In order to apply for a home, you will need to create an account or have an existing account with Operation Homefront. Once you click the “Apply Now” button below you will be taken to My Operation Homefront to create an account or log in.
| Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
by Society of St Vincent de Paul Southwest Texas Council
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must also assume a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.
Services Offered:
- Food Pantry
- Clothing Assistance
- Home Visits
- Utility Assistance
- Rental Assistance
- Furniture Assistance
Our financial assistance is on a very limited basis.
At Always Best Care Senior Services, our mission is to provide veterans with the most outstanding care possible, and also to assist them in obtaining the funds to pay for the care they need.
The Always Best Care Veterans Assistance Program helps some of America’s most deserving citizens remain in their homes longer while maintaining a healthy and safer lifestyle. Or, if the veteran chooses to move to an assisted living community, benefits can also apply to the cost of room and board as well as personal care.
As part of our program, we want to help veterans and their families understand what VA programs are available.
Here’s how we help
At Always Best Care, we not only provide outstanding care for veterans, we also assist them in obtaining the funds to pay for the care they need. For example, if you choose to work with one of our resources, their process includes:
- Thoroughly researching and reviewing all pertinent records and testimony, documenting medical conditions, need for care, military service, marital records, and financial status (if required).
- Obtaining necessary documents from original and certified sources (this includes obtaining certified copies of military discharges).
- Researching your particular situation and history with a view of selecting which VA disability program might be the most beneficial.
- Preparing a written legal opinion regarding eligibility for the desired VA benefit and the anticipated amount of award.
- If the legal opinion is positive, you may begin care with Always Best Care confident of your legal entitlement to VA benefits.
- Preparing presenting and prosecuting a complete documented claim for the desired benefit.
To contact an Always Best Care specialist for more information about our Veterans Assistance Program, or to arrange a no obligation care consultation, please call 210-772-2277.
| Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.
Services Offered:
- Food Pantry
- Utility Assistance
- Rental Assistance
Food Pantry Requirements:
- Must reside within parish boundary. Please call before to see if you qualify for assistance at this parish.
- Must have a picture ID.
| Monday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Thursday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
SAMMinistries' Homeless Prevention Services provides temporary rental assistance and utility assistance (CPS Energy only) to individuals and families who are in imminent danger of eviction.
Payments are not made directly to the participant.
NEED HELP?
Click here for the instructions to apply for rental and utility assistance.
If you are facing eviction or need rental assistance, click here for a list of the resources that may be available to you, in addition to rental and utility assistance.
Due to volume, we are unable to accommodate walk-in clients.
Clients:
- must apply for assistance online.
- homeless or in imminent risk of being homeless
- must have an eviction notice, notice to vacate, or utility disconnection notice.
- must have some stable form of income(SSI, SSDI, employment, etc)
At SAMMinistries, it’s our goal to meet each person where they are. That is why our Continuum of Care model is so effective. We work with each individual or family and find the way in which we can best meet their needs.
No fee
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
by City of San Antonio (COSA) Department of Human Services (DHS)
The plan includes a section on community resilience, ensuring households and businesses affected by COVID-19 have the resources and tools to become financially resilient and better prepared to withstand future economic challenges.
Financial Benefits Navigation
Through Financial Benefits Navigation, we work with federal, state, and local benefits providers and community partners to provide referral services for unemployment, TANF, CHIP, housing authority waitlist registration, utility assistance, rent/mortgage assistance, etc.
Financial Counseling
Through the Financial and Housing Recovery Center, Financial Counselors assist residents with budgeting, debt management, credit report education, and linking to positive products through Bank On San Antonio, etc.
The Claude Black Community Center provides an array of services to the local community, including providing comprehensive nutrition services for seniors and housing emergency assistance services.
Members of the public can also reserve space for community meetings and activities.
For information on the Center or on activities provided at the center please contact the Center.
| Monday: 7:45 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 7:45 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 7:45 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday: 7:45 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday: 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
The San Antonio AIDS Foundation administers Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), a HUD program, that provides clients rental assistance for up to 30 months.
Services are provided for people living with HIV and are by referral by their case managers only.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Permanent Supportive Housing assists and empowers families to live as independently as possible. SAMMinistries has a permanent housing program that assists families with whom one member of the family has a disability. SAMMinistries also manages 100 set-aside housing vouchers to help families find permanent housing in the private rental market.
Case managers work with adult participants to achieve the following goals:
- Remain in (or exit to) permanent housing
- Increase skills and/or income
- Achieve greater self-determination
- Achieve financial stability (reduce debt)
The individual or family:
- must be "literally homeless" by HUD definition (living in an emergency shelter, on the street, or in a place not meant for habitation), or fleeing domestic violence.
- in some cases must be "chronically homeless" by HUD definition (a single person or head of household with a disabling condition who has either experienced homelessness for longer than a year, during which time the individual may have lived in a shelter, Safe Haven, or a place not meant for human habitation; or experienced homelessness four or more times in the last three years).
- must be referred by the community's Coordinated Entry system. Call (210) 207-1799 to get that started.
For some projects, client pays 30% of their income toward rent, however, no income is required.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
The Veterans’ Housing Stability Program (VHSP) provides comprehensive housing support to veterans or surviving spouses through homeless prevention, rapid re-housing and wrap-around services.
The Homeless Prevention Program provides:
- Rental assistance
- Case management
- Financial literacy education
The Rapid Re-Housing Program provides:
- Assistance with the rental security deposit and utility connection
- Up to 3 months rent assistance
- Case management
- Modest furniture allowance
- Financial literacy education
Wrap-Around Client Services include:
- Bus passes
- Referrals for life skills classes such as parenting, conflict resolution, and wellness
- Referrals to SAMMinistries’ educational and employment services
- Other veteran-specific referrals as well as referrals to appropriate service providers in the community
This program is supported by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance. The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families. For more information, visit TVC.Texas.gov.
Eligibility requirements:
- Must be a veteran or the surviving spouse with an honorable discharge status from the U.S. Armed Services (DD214 required).
- Must be at imminent risk of being homeless.
- Must have sustainable income.
For additional assistance offered to Veterans, please click here and scroll down to "Veterans Assistance."
If you'd like to donate to the Veterans' Housing Housing Program please visit here.
No fee to join the program, just must meet the qualifications
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Notice
The waiting list for Housing Choice Vouchers is currently closed. No new vouchers will be are available to be issued at this time.
The HCV program (also known as Section 8) is the government’s primary program to assist income-eligible households with the opportunity to afford decent, safe and sanitary housing.
The Housing Authority of Bexar County (HABC) is the public housing agency that administers the Housing Choice Voucher program in Bexar County, and adherence to HUD regulations.
Participants in HABC’s Housing Choice Voucher program may lease an approved housing unit where vouchers are accepted. The participant pays a portion of the rent (according to household income), and HABC pays the difference.
Notification to the general public when pre-applications are taken will be made through various media and social sources.
Eligibility is determined based on the total annual income and family size of the household. Annual income cannot exceed 50% of the area median income for Bexar County. Family assets are also taken into consideration when determining eligibility.
Pre-applications are taken during waiting list events. (Currently no one is eligible for a new voucher as the waiting list is currently closed)
Participants in HABC’s Housing Choice Voucher program may lease an approved housing unit where vouchers are accepted. The tenant is expected to comply with the lease and the HCV program requirements, pay their share of rent on time, maintain the housing unit in good condition and notify HABC of any changes in household income or composition. Failure to comply with these requirements may subject the family to an informal hearing. Hearing decisions can vary from immediate corrective measures implemented to termination from the HCV program.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: CLOSED |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
The HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program for homeless veterans combines Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at VA medical centers and community-based outreach clinics.
Homeless veterans are screened by the VA and then referred to HABC.
To start the referral process, please call (210)-616-9915.
You can also visit them at the Bluff Creek Building at 4201 Medical Dr. Suite 280, San Antonio, TX 78229.
Homeless veterans only.
| Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: CLOSED |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |