Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) Youth Empowerment Services (YES!) offers no-cost services to eligible youth between the ages of 16-24 to gain the necessary education, training, and skills to enter the workforce and meet employer needs.

Services offered:

• Tutoring, study skills, training, instruction, and dropout prevention.
• Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services.
• Paid and Unpaid Work Experience
• Occupational Skills Training
• Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation.
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Support Services, Financial Support, incentives
• Mentoring
• Follow-up services
• Guidance and Counseling
• Financial Literacy Education
• Entrepreneurial (Owning a Business) Training
• Labor Market information
• Post-secondary Preparation and Transition Activities.

Steps for the YES! program:

• Eligibility Determination
• Objective Assessment
• Development of an ISS (Goal Plan)
• Program Participation
• Follow Up Services

Get started by attending an information session.

• Orientations are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM.
• To join, click here or paste this link into a new browser and save it until the next session is about to start.
• For assistance, call (346) 248-7799.
• Meeting ID: 992 5144 0356
• No meeting password is required.
• (Registration on Eventbrite is encouraged but not required.)

Click here to learn more. 

Life Skills University is our in-house training program designed to teach the various life skills needed to help our clients succeed in life. Life Skills University videos are viewed with the client weekly and assignments are given to help the client apply the information they learn into their everyday life. Our Life Skills University training covers 58 topics.

Topic examples:

• Employment
• Interviewing
• Strong Work Ethic
• Interviewing 
• Budgeting 101
• Marriage
• Confidence
• Parenting 
• Healthy living
• Conflict management
• Professionalism 

There is a one-time application and enrollment fee to participate in the program. Scholarships are available upon request and approval provided the necessary paperwork.

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) Youth Empowerment Services (YES!) offers no-cost services to eligible youth between the ages of 16-24 to gain the necessary education, training, and skills to enter the workforce and meet employer needs.

Services offered:

• Tutoring, study skills, training, instruction, and dropout prevention.
• Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services.
• Paid and Unpaid Work Experience.
• Occupational Skills Training.
• Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation.
• Leadership Development Opportunities.
• Support Services, Financial Support, incentives.
• Mentoring
• Follow-up services
• Guidance and Counseling
• Financial Literacy Education
• Entrepreneurial (Owning a Business) Training.
• Labor Market information
• Post-secondary Preparation and Transition Activities.

Steps for the YES! program:

• Eligibility
• Determination
• Objective
• Assessment
• Development of an ISS (Goal Plan)
  Program
• Participation
• Follow Up Services

Get started by attending an information session.

• Orientations are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM.
• To join, click here or paste this link into a new browser and save it until the next session is about to start.
• For assistance, call (346) 248-7799.
• Meeting ID: 992 5144 0356
• No meeting password is required.
• (Registration on Eventbrite is encouraged but not required.)

Click here for more information. 

Services are based on eligibility.

The Step Forward Program helps clients achieve financial and housing stability through financial assistance paired with goal planning and resources from local community partners.

Services are provided to program participants only. Applications must be submitted and approved.

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

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.

Apply Now

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.

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) Youth Empowerment Services (YES!) offers no-cost services to eligible youth between the ages of 16-24 to gain the necessary education, training, and skills to enter the workforce and meet employer needs.

Services offered:

• Tutoring, study skills, training, instruction, and dropout prevention.
• Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services.
• Paid and Unpaid Work Experience
• Occupational Skills Training
• Education is offered concurrently with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation.
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Support Services, Financial Support, incentives
• Mentoring
• Follow-up services
• Guidance and Counseling
• Financial Literacy Education
• Entrepreneurial (Owning a Business) Training
• Labor Market information
• Post-secondary Preparation and Transition Activities.

Steps for the YES! program:

• Eligibility Determination
• Objective Assessment
• Development of an ISS (Goal Plan)
• Program Participation
• Follow Up Services

Click here for more information. 

Services are based on eligibility.

The Financial Course teaches basic budgeting and financial skills.

While each program is distinctively different, there is a commonality in teaching people to understand their emotional responsibilities, make wise decisions, communicate effectively, and restore positive relationships.

Luminary Ministries has partnered with BFI Treasures to inspire a spirit of entrepreneurship and job training as a lot of young people are gifted with unique ideas. Many of these individuals have an interest in starting and growing a business, but due to the lack of support and guidance, they are often unaware of how and where to start. We provide entrepreneurship classes to assist with starting and growing their business.

The program includes hands-on training in the following areas: entrepreneurship, marketing, website design, inventory, finances, budgeting, business plans, and internships. Learn money basics, management, and savings using the Boss Club Curriculum.

The Boss Club Curriculum, which is taught in over 100 schools across the U.S., has helped thousands of students successfully start their own businesses.

This program is for at-risk youth and young adults, especially those aged 19 to 23.

Families and individuals living in CHR affordable housing communities have access to supportive social services such as:

• Homework help and tutoring
• After-school snacks and summer lunches
• Adult education programs
• ESL assistance
• Financial literacy programs
• Job readiness preparation
• And more

Free for residents of Emerald Village.

Fitness and Nutrition
Full gym with a variety of cardio machines, along with free weights. Group games, Sports, and Recreational Activities.

Pre-Vocational
Continue focusing on skills: following directions, staying on task, developing social skills for employment, and resume building and job searches.

Continuing Education
Practical money skills, reading, and writing. Independent and group learning.

Community Outings
Attend hockey games, bowling, baseball games, Zoo, volunteering, Walmart, and the mall all while practicing the appropriate skills learned at SAFIRE.

This program is for adults (18+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Must be able to function in a 1:8 ratio of staff to clients and participate in
small group games appropriately.

Call for information about fee coverage options.

We offer:

• Clothes
• Food
• Women's Hygiene Essentials
• Financial Management Workshops
• Parenting Classes
• Life Skills Courses
• Creative Writing Courses
• Much More!

Aging can be a challenge for many, especially those aging with a disability. The classes provided by the Support & Empowerment program are meant to alleviate some of the stress related to aging, by educating both caregivers and individuals with intellectual and or developmental disabilities on how to navigate their finances, health, mental health, spirituality, and caregiving roles as they age.

There are three videos, each covering the same subjects but in different areas and stages of life These include Finances: Managing income, savings, special needs trusts, finding and maintaining employment, and wills Health/Nutrition: Healthy foods and healthy habits, grocery shopping tips, staying active, common illnesses Crisis/Mental: What crisis is and how to react, mental health, grief, dementia & Alzheimer's Caregiving: Stigma, burnout & how to manage, life skills & assistance, aging out of caregiving, terminal illness Spirituality: Mindfulness & emotional health, stress, stigma, friendships, finding new purpose and staying sharp You can click on the link below to watch the videos in English/ASL or Spanish.

Click here to learn more.

At D&S Community Services in San Antonio, we believe everyone has the right to live well. We're here to support each person we serve every step the way to help them grow and become more independent.

We serve seniors and adults with disabilities and are passionate about helping people with a wide range of needs make each day joyful. Our daily support services help people gain or keep their independence so they can enjoy life as fully as possible.

We tailor a wide range of services to each person’s needs, including day programs, in home supports, behavioral supports, medication supports and more.

Adults (21+)

Our Transitional Homes for Veterans program is designed as a gateway for stability and support for families working toward self-sufficiency.

Veteran transitional housing is offered by the Transitional Homes for Veterans program to help veteran families who are within 3 years of discharge and have served honorably. The program offers temporary, rent-free housing as well as financial education and support services to help families work toward self-sufficiency.

Upon selection, each family is assigned a caseworker and financial counselor who work with them to create personalized financial, educational, employment, and personal goal plans. Families gain knowledge on the home buying process, credit score improvement, debt payoff, emergency savings, and community engagement.

Although the program is rent-free, families are required to pay a monthly fee that will be refunded upon completion of the 2-3 year program. The refunded funds can be used for a significant down payment on a home of their own or other needs for their family in the community.

By providing transitional housing for veterans, the program aims to assist veterans in achieving self-sufficiency, purchasing their own home, and successful reintegration into their communities.

Honorably discharged veterans who are within 3 years of discharge. Veterans do not have to be injured or have a combat deployment to 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. From there you will be able to view current homes and apply from your Dashboard.

You can also click here as another route to take you to the current Transitional Homes for Veterans. 

Program is rent-free, families are required to pay a monthly fee that will be refunded upon completion of the 2-3 year program.

Transitioning to civilian life can be a daunting task for many veterans and military families. Operation Homefront's Transitional Housing (Apartments) program provides rent-free apartments for veterans who have honorably discharged within the past 4 years.

Introducing Operation Homefront’s Transitional Housing (Apartments) program, which offers veterans a rent- and utilities-free apartment for one year, along with access to employment and financial counselor services to help them achieve stability and chart a path to long-term success post-military.

This initiative provides a stable living environment for veterans as they adjust to civilian life, giving them a chance to focus on their goals and build a solid foundation for their future.

We believe that removing the financial burden of rent and utilities will help veterans to focus on achieving stability and success.

Our committee will consider several factors when selecting an applicant, such as working towards financial stability, connection to the community where the apartment is located, and family size. We want to ensure that veterans who are chosen for this program are set up for success and have the best possible chance of thriving in their new environment.

Veterans do not have to be injured or have a combat deployment to apply.

• Veteran, with or without family within 4 years of discharge
• Veteran, within 200 miles of Home of Record preferred
• Veteran, with honorable discharge (to include general under honorable conditions)
• Veteran, who is not eligible for retirement pay

Our Transitional Housing (Apartments) are currently located in Frederick, MD, Columbia, MD, Atlanta, GA, San Antonio, TX, and North Salt Lake City, Utah.

At-A-Glance:
Best for-Honorably discharged veterans within 4 years of discharge.

Length of stay-12 months

Avg processing time-30-45 days

Veterans will be required to pay a security deposit and pet deposit (if applicable), but Operation Homefront will cover rent and utilities.

Operation Homefront’s Transitional Housing (Villages) program allows eligible service members to live rent-free while they go through the transition process of medically seperating from the military.

Upon placement, Operation Homefront’s counselors meet with each military family every 30 days to review their financial situation, determine where they are in the transition process, review their attendance in the required workshops and classes, and determine their ability to live on their own.

Once the families have become self-sufficient, the counselors help them find suitable housing in the area they intend to live on a permanent basis. By the end of the program, veterans and their families should have VA benefits in place, debt significantly reduced, and emergency savings in place.

For those seeking temporary housing during their transition to civilian life, Operation Homefront’s Transitional Housing (Villages) program is a great option to consider. With its fully furnished apartments, complete with full utility services, internet access, cable TV, telephone service, monthly financial counseling, and case management support, this program provides much-needed stability during a challenging time. 

San Antonio program: serves those primarily being treated at Joint Base San Antonio and Audie Murphy VA Hospital.

 If you would like more information about our Transitional Housing (Villages) program, please email here.

Program details:
Best for Wounded, ill & injured service member

Length-8-18 Months

One-on-One-Financial counseling to reduce debt and build savings.

None

Awards payment-free vehicles 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 vehicle, the recipient will receive one year of family and financial mentoring.

This program is for veterans and unmarried Gold Star spouses whose loved one was killed in action.

Requirements:

• It would be best if you lived within the particular travel radius of the vehicle to qualify for it.[Check Google Maps for details]
• Must be a veteran wounded during combat (Purple Heart recipients given priority) or injured during combat training from any American military conflict
  or
• Must be an unmarried Gold Star Spouse of a service member who was killed in action or killed during combat training
• Must be honorably retired, separated from the military, or within 90 days of discharge.
• Must be able to obtain vehicle insurance.
• Must not have more than one vehicle loan/lease per household.

Click here for more information.

Money issues can be a huge source of stress for individuals and families. Faith and Finances teaches that God’s plan for your money might be larger than yours! Biblical principles about money come alive in this highly interactive course, as students are equipped to conquer the “battle of the budget.” Classes are open to individuals, families, and youth.

In this class, you will discover how to:

• make a spending plan that works;
• manage debt and loans;
• set savings goals and prepare for the future;
• overcome past mistakes; and
• much more.

This class is also offered in Spanish. Click here for details.

Case Management

Following the ACT model, we have case management teams that provide services to all of the clients assigned to the team. Each client has multiple case managers working with them on a weekly rotation.

Our clients benefit by having multiple direct care staff providing input and strategies to best assist them reach their goals. Our clients have continuity of care when a case manager may be absent due to illness or vacation, as well as moving to a different position and no longer providing case management services. Each team has a Team Leader who coordinates the recovery and treatment plan of each client with the case managers and coordinates with the other community providers the client is utilizing for services.

Psychiatrist

We have agreements with psychiatrists to see clients who are receiving services from True MHS. We do not provide psychiatric services directly through True MHS. Our agreements with psychiatrists enable us to schedule an initial appointment within a few days of intake to our case management services, rather than clients waiting several months for an initial appointment.

This is extremely beneficial for our new clients who begin our services following an inpatient hospital admission. The client can be seen within 7 days after their discharge date for their follow-up psychiatric appointment. Then the client will be scheduled with the psychiatrist for monthly follow-up appointments. If a client has an outpatient psychiatrist that they have a relationship with and want to continue their services, we are still able to provide case management services and the client does not need to change doctors.

To help our clients achieve success, our case managers:

• Coordinate the transition from the hospital after discharge to the client’s home
• Teach coping strategies for experienced symptoms
• Teach awareness of triggers for experienced symptoms
• Teach coping strategies to address triggers
• Educate about the benefits of taking medications
• Assist and educate clients to complete doctor appointments
• Assist and educate clients to fill prescriptions at pharmacies
• Substance abuse education and assistance with rehabilitation
• Teach interpersonal and social skills
• Help secure safe housing
• Teach budgeting and money management skills
• Educate about community resources and how to access them
• Assist clients access resources for employment
• Assist clients access resources for education
• And teach our clients anything else they need for their recovery and success

In addition to case managers meeting directly with clients in the community, we provide 24-hour crisis support to assist our clients after business hours. 

Need help managing or reducing your household debt? Want advice on how to build or restore your personal credit?  Let us help you make sure yours is right. Debt doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We can help you negotiate and reduce your household debt. Just by saving $3 a day, you can save up to over $1,000 in a year! We can help you make a plan.

Family Service Financial Empowerment counselors can provide unlimited, free, one-on-one financial counseling sessions to help you:

• Take control of your debt.
• Deal with debt collectors.
• Improve your credit.
• Build your savings.
• Create a budget.
• Find safe and affordable financial products.

We also connect individuals to GED and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.

The Financial Empowerment Center serves the entire community, but targets three surrounding zip codes: 78228, 78237, 78207.

Free one-on-one financial counseling.

Her Table is a large gathering, where women have the opportunity to learn, connect, and indulge in good food and intentional conversation.

Her Table dinner and workshops cover a wide array of topics, including professional development, mental health, and holistic well-being, empowering attendees to thrive in every aspect of their lives.

Her Table is always paired with dinner and usually babysitting.

LEAVE MONEY STRESS BEHIND! You shouldn't have to live paycheck to paycheck. If your bills are suffocating you, we've got a plan to help. Dave Ramsey and his team of financial experts will show you how to beat debt and never worry about money again. Financial Peace University is the nine-lesson class that teaches you the step-by-step plan to win with money. Get FPU, plus all the tools you need to make the plan work for your life, exclusively inside a Ramsey+ membership.

Cost: Free at the church.  Materials for the class need to be purchased at the following: fpu.com/1158152.

Please register your children if you will be needing childcare.

This program is given at various times of the year, for the latest dates, please call us at 210-499-5775.

LEAVE THE STRESS OF MONEY BEHIND! 

You shouldn't have to live paycheck to paycheck, day to day. If your bills are weighing you down, we have a plan to help. 

Dave Ramsey represented by Andrés Gutiérrez, financial experts, will show you how to beat debt and never worry about money again.

Financial Peace is a nine-lesson class that will teach you the step-by-step plan for winning with money. 

Please register your children if you will be needing childcare.

This program is given at various times of the year, for the latest dates, please call us at 210-499-5775.

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) Youth Empowerment Services (YES!) offers no-cost services to eligible youth between the ages of 16-24 to gain the necessary education, training, and skills to enter the workforce and meet employer needs.

Services offered:

• Tutoring, study skills, training, instruction, and dropout prevention.
• Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services.
• Paid and Unpaid Work Experience.
• Occupational Skills Training
• Education is offered concurrently with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation.
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Support Services, Financial Support, incentives
• Mentoring
• Follow-up services
• Guidance and Counseling
• Financial Literacy Education
• Entrepreneurial (Owning a Business) Training
• Labor Market information
• Post-secondary Preparation and Transition Activities.

Click here to learn more and apply. 

Services are based on eligibility.

Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) provides long-term support to surviving Families of fallen Soldiers. Our goal is to reassure survivors that they remain valued members of the Army Family. 

The SOS program connects you with people who can help.

Our services include:

• grief counseling
• financial counseling
• benefits coordination
• support groups 

Click here for more information.

This veteran peer support group is to help build a network of friends and intimate relationships, thereby creating a strong social support system for women that share the common bond of military service.

Through this program you will be equipped with critical coping skills, financial literacy, socialization skills, resume writing and community resources. In addition, you will have the opportunity to attend friendship mixers.

Positive social connections increase self-esteem and feelings of self-worth. Self-esteem and self-worth are critical to self-love.

Call or email for details.

Please visit us here to see our upcoming events!

Must be a woman veteran to benefit from these services.

*Note:

The organization will provide childcare, if needed, to remove potential barriers in participation.

.The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio changes lives through high-quality afterschool and summer programs in a safe, affordable, and fun environment.

Afterschool Programming

BGCSA offers a weekday Afterschool Program for kids all through the school year! Our Clubhouses are open weekdays, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM, making it an easy choice for parents. The daily schedule begins with Power Hour™, an hour dedicated to homework help and completion.

Kids then rotate through age-appropriate activities! Kids will be able to enjoy gym and playground time, sports practices, reading or math tutoring, fine arts, and more! Our preteens and teenagers have more guided activities, such as college visits, career skills building, driving simulations, and leadership and community-service-focused clubs.

BGCSA offers more support by offering transportation to Clubhouse locations. Snacks and/or meals are also provided to all kids before they head home.

Click here to learn more.

Summer Programming

Our Summer Program provides structured activities and a safe place, Monday – Friday, from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, during 6 weeks of summer break. Similar to our Afterschool Program, youth are engaged in age-appropriate activities focused on curbing the summer learning loss, building character, and forming healthy habits.

Additionally, kids get to attend Club-sponsored field trips to indoor swimming pools, local businesses, outdoor parks, and community attractions. Have no fear parents, kids won’t come home hungry! Healthy and balanced meals and snacks are provided throughout the day during summer programs.

Click here to learn more.

Core Programs

BGCA offers local Clubs tested, proven, and nationally recognized programs that closely align with the developmental needs of all young people. We aim to put our youth on the path to great futures!

Click here and scroll down to learn more.

BGCSA serves kids ages 6 to 18 years old.

Call for membership availability.

Transportation from KIPP Un Mundo Elementary, KIPP Camino Middle School, KIPP Camino High School, YWLA Primary, Carvajal Elementary, Tafolla Middle School, Rhodes Middle School, and Lanier High School.

Clubhouse membership is $100 for the school year and $100 for the summer.

Teen membership is $25 for the summer.

Our HISD extended day programs are on a sliding scale fee and require proof of income to verify household income levels.

Hardship scholarships are readily available; and all military youth or youth on Medicaid Amerigroup are free.

Registration fees are capped at $300 per family.

• Computer Skills Classes

Money Matters teaches teens how to set goals, budget, save, and invest, helping them develop necessary financial skills to succeed in life.

Boys and Girls Club members ages 13-18.

Free.

Men only