Close to Home

Congratulations to our Coordinated Entry Manager, Patricia Guzman, for being accepted into the ninth cohort of San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Latina Leadership Institute.   Learn more about the program at https://lnkd.in/eSDjF4B.   We are beyond proud of you, Pat, and can’t wait to see how the Latina Leadership Institute helps you grow and shine!

The City of San Antonio is conducting a community survey to help determine what services should be prioritized on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. This is an incredible opportunity to show your support for services assisting people experiencing homelessness as well as affordable housing. Just 36 days until City Council’s special session! Share your feedback about the proposed budget here: https://lnkd.in/dZUSa52r Share with friends and family and learn more about the City’s budget process here: https://lnkd.in/dAMAb9md #homelessresponsesystem #AlliancetoHouseEveryone #CloseToHomeSA #community #endhomelessness #sanantonio #bexarcounty #homelessnessawareness #unhousedneighborsstillourneighbors #homelessresponsesa

This week our Domestic Violence & Training Coordinator, Judith Andrade, presented at ESC Region 20’s Homeless Education Advocacy Summit!   This conference brought together various Alliance to House Everyone partners and provided the space for dynamic discussions, collaborative workshops, and networking opportunities to amplify the voices of our unhoused neighbors.   We are so proud and thankful of Judith for dedicating her time to educating the community about Close to Home and for being a steward of our mission of ensuring everyone in San Antonio & Bexar County has a place to call home.   Learn about topics presented at the conference here: bit.ly/3yeQLG0 #AllianceToHouseEveryone #homelessresponsesystem #CloseToHomeSA #community #endhomelessness #sanantonio #bexarcounty #homelessnessawareness #unhousedneighborsstillourneighbors #homelessresponsesa

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. Since its inception in 1949, this month has been dedicated to eradicating stigma, extending support, educating, and advocating for the millions of Americans who are faced with mental health conditions, including our unhoused neighbors.    The Alliance to House Everyone and our community's Homeless Response System work to address these challenges through year long programming including strategic planning.   This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, check in on yourself, your unhoused neighbors, and the people you care about!   #1in5 #shatterthestigma #breakthesilence #Together4MH #homelessresponsesystem #CloseToHomeSA #AllianceToHouseEveryone #community #endhomelessness #sanantonio #bexarcounty #homelessnessawareness #unhousedneighborsstillourneighbors #homelessresponsesa

Thank you to Sinclair Ceasar III - Mental Health Speaker for hosting a Mental Health training for our nonprofit today! Close to Home Staff gained valuable knowledge that’ll help all of us stay engaged in the work we do and were provided tools to better support ourselves, teammates, and our unhoused neighbors. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealth #Mindfulness #Homelessness #UnhousedNeighborsStillOurNeighbors

Are you a renter in San Antonio looking for information on essential rights, responsibilities, and resources? If so, consider attending one of the City of San Antonio's RentWise SA sessions, running now until June 11th. Find a list of upcoming sessions and further information here: https://buff.ly/4dk2Dqm #housing #sanantonio #cityofsanantonio #renters #housingservices #housingresources

Viva Fiesta! 🎉 The Close to Home Team will be out of office today, April 26th. We will resume normal operations on Monday, April 29th.

Happy #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay! Close to Home would like to recognize our Administrative Coordinator, Tavia Manners, for her hard work and dedication, not only today but every day. Tavia, you never fail to go above and beyond to assist our employees and unhoused neighbors. Your friendly nature and generosity are seen far and wide. We appreciate all you do to keep our non-profit thriving! 💗

We are actively seeking a SOAR Lead & Outreach Coordinator, to join our team. If you or someone you know is interested, visit buff.ly/3vDjjYZ to find a complete job description. To apply, simply send your resume and cover letter to hello@closetohomesa.org, with the subject line as ‘SOAR Lead & Outreach Coordinator’. #CloseToHomeSA #AllianceToHouseEveryone #familyhousingcrisis #community #endhomelessness #sanantonio #bexarcounty #homelessnessawareness #unhousedneighborsstillourneighobors #homelessresponsesa #homelessresponsesystem

Did you know, #EarthDay began in 1970, when a United States senator from Wisconsin organized a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues? That’s why each year on April 22, over a billion people celebrate Earth Day to protect the planet from things like pollution and deforestation. By participating in activities like picking up litter and planting trees, we’re making our world a happier, healthier place to live. 🌍 🌱 #HappyEarthDay #EarthDay2024 #EcoTips #GreenMatters