SAQ: Is Haven for Hope looking for more makeshift shelters?

Your COVID-19 questions answered

SAN ANTONIO – With schools being held remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic, at least one West Side school building is still open. Margil Academy is working with Haven for Hope to provide shelter for those experiencing homelessness.

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Now many wonder whether other facilities might do the same.

Haven for Hope CEO Kenny Wilson said the organization is considering two or three alternative locations. “That could help with social distancing, feeding, etc.”, Wilson explained.

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Steve Spriester started at KSAT in 1995 as a general assignments reporter. Now, he anchors the station's top-rated 5, 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts.

A San Antonio native currently in her dream job as the executive producer behind KSAT special programming like Fiesta parades, Dia De Los Muertos and the Rodeo special. When she's not prepping for these productions, she's helping run KSAT's social media channels.