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HOMELESS


WATCH: 'Life in the Shadows'

How you can help with homelessness in San Antonio

Jelani House: Helping the Homeless & Pregnant

A San Francisco non-profit is helping many homeless pregnant women to discover a new way to change their trajectory.

South Side residents raise concerns amid fights, drug use, growing homeless population in neighborhood

Man living on the streets has permanent, affordable housing within one year thanks to local programs

A San Antonio man who was one of more than 1,500 people who moved from the streets into long-term housing says he finally has a place to call home.

San Antonio surpasses goal to get hundreds of homeless people off streets

San Antonio became the first community in the U.S. to surpass a nationwide effort to help end homelessness, city officials announced Monday.

Program pays panhandlers to clean parks, connects them with resources

Some cities around the nation are paying panhandlers to clean parks instead of standing in the street corners. The program is designed to connect people with resources.

Downtown homeless camp cleared; TxDOT fencing off area

TxDOT, SAPD, and City of San Antonio crews were on scene for the latest homeless camp abatement under I-37 downtown Thursday morning. The state agency says it has received complaints from businesses and homeowners nearby, and plans to put fencing around much of the area in an attempt to keep people from returning to camp out.

Rising housing costs out of reach for people transitioning from homelessness

Sky high housing costs are affecting us all, but they're hitting people experiencing homelessness especially hard.

Homelessness can’t stop the excitement of back-to-school for this big, loving family

They're a family of ten who are without a home and staying at Haven for Hope. That isn't stopping seven of their kids from getting excited to go back to school. It's an adjustment, but they're getting help from Haven for Hope staff.

'Life in the Shadows' Segment 1: 'Bad Days, Drugs and Drainage Tunnels'

'Life in the Shadows' Segment 2: 'Families On The Street'

'Life in the Shadows' Segment 3: 'Bob's Bridge'

'Life in the Shadows' Segment 4: 'Leaves, Limbs and Independence'

'Life in the Shadows' Segment 5: 'The Founder and the Faithful'

Watch KSAT's first homeless special, from 2005

Nonprofits helping San Antonio’s homeless population not seeing uptick of people despite dangerous temperatures

Rising temperatures are making outside conditions dangerous in San Antonio, and people experiencing homelessness are at a high risk of suffering from heat exhaustion. Despite the heat, nonprofits say they are not seeing an uptick in people seeking help.

Lack of ID is main barrier for homeless people getting into shelters. Local effort seeks to change that.

More people experiencing homelessness in San Antonio are going into shelters, according to a recent report from the South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless (SARAH).

San Antonio-area nonprofit starts new program to help chronically homeless people

As the city continues to see an increase in the number of homeless people battling addiction and mental illness, nonprofits like CAM are feeling the pressure and costs are adding up.

City sees increase in number of homeless people battling addiction, mental illness

A new report from the annual homeless Point-in-Time count conducted by the South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless shows that chronic homelessness in San Antonio was up 77% this year when compared to 2020.

A solution to plastic bag waste that helps the homeless? This is ingenious

For many of us, plastic bags are a way to get our groceries, and anything else we buy, home from the store.

Friends of man found dead on Northwest Side say his life had meaning

Friends of Todd Quaglin say he helped make heavy metal shows in San Antonio memorable, but fell on hard times that left him on the streets.

Nonprofit organizations, San Antonio outreach offer homeless people transportation to warming shelters

San Antonio nonprofit organizations and city outreach worked together to get homeless people off the streets and into warm and dry places to stay. The freezing and wet conditions could be deadly to those stuck with nowhere to go.

San Antonio nonprofit organizations open warming shelters for homeless population ahead of freeze

As freezing temperatures move through San Antonio, those experiencing homelessness are at great risk. Local nonprofit organizations are opening shelters to give them warm and safe places to stay.

City homeless outreach put out the word about shelters amid cold spell

In the face of the freezing temperatures this week, outreach leaders are focused on making sure San Antonio's homeless population is able to stay warm.

Dallas father finds missing homeless son thanks to San Antonio nonprofit

A Dallas father is celebrating the start of the new year with peace of mind knowing his adult son, who he has been trying to find for three years, is alive and in good care.

San Antonio organizations work fast to get people off the streets before the freeze

As temperatures continue to drop, conditions for people experiencing homelessness are getting more dangerous.

New grant for SAMMinistries aims to help homeless with legal fees

SAMMinistries, which provides services to families experiencing homelessness, received a new grant to help eliminate financial hurdles caused by small legal expenses.

Homeless Resource Hubs proving to be successful in San Antonio, officials say

Homeless Resource Hubs were born out of pandemic necessity but are proving to be a valued resource for the city.

What’s Up South Texas! Air Force veteran houses homeless veterans through his business

A San Antonio Air Force veteran has combined his love for serving his country and his love for real estate to start a business dedicated to helping other veterans experiencing homelessness.

SA Councilman Manny Peláez hosts town hall on homelessness, panhandling on Wednesday

District 8 Councilman Manny Peláez will hold the town hall on his Facebook page from 6-7 p.m.

Nonprofit’s tiny home program helps put an end to homelessness

On any given night, approximately 41,000 young adults will be homeless

Zimbabwe native experiencing homelessness in San Antonio connects with family after years away

Christian Assistance Ministry is working to help Neville get back to Zimbabwe to be with his family.

How does San Antonio handle homeless encampments? KSAT Explains

In this episode of KSAT Explains, we took a closer look at the debate over encampments by talking to people experiencing homelessness and those fighting every day to help them change that.

San Antonio’s Thrive Youth Center helping get LGBTQ+ homeless off streets

Thrive offers assistance with education, employment, mental health, life skills, medical care, legal care, and aftercare

Mother of three arrested after police say she abandoned children in West Side park

A couple experiencing homelessness is hoping their good deed inspires people to help others in any circumstance. This comes after they spent 12 hours watching over three young children who San Antonio police say were abandoned by their mother.

Downtown hotel turned homeless shelter gets first residents

A downtown San Antonio hotel-turned-homeless-shelter has already started filling vacancies, though it’s not fully open yet.

BCSO launches ‘Hats on the River Walk’ campaign to help tourists, those experiencing homelessness

San Antonio nonprofits say bill banning homeless encampments will face serious challenges

House Bill 1925 will ban homeless encampments across the state and require cities to get permission to allow them within city boundaries. However, city leaders and nonprofits say the bill will face some challenges from an enforcement standpoint.

Where candidates in June 5 runoff election stand on policing, homelessness and cleaning up San Antonio

If you need more information about the candidates before you vote, we’ve compiled their answers to some of our KSAT viewers’ most frequently asked questions during the campaign.

‘You are not alone. We’re here to help you.’: San Antonio organization providing resources to more veterans amid pandemic

Thanks to additional funding through the CARES Act, the organization was able to pull veterans from shelters and place them in housing.

Homeless census count reveals fewer people staying in Bexar County shelters amid pandemic

A new report released Monday is showing the current overview of homelessness in San Antonio and Bexar County.

State rep. voices concerns for House bill that would make homeless encampments in public illegal

A state representative is voicing her concerns after the Texas House passed a bill that would make it illegal for those experiencing homelessness to camp in public areas.

San Antonio enters implementation phase of the 5-year strategic plan to fight homelessness

The City of San Antonio is now in its implementation phase of a five-year strategic plan to take on homelessness issues.

San Antonio’s homeless community is becoming more visible after the pandemic

Victor Mesquiti with Alamo Collision Center LLC says he noticed a crowd of homeless people begin to gather across the street from his business under Loop 410 and Jackson Keller Road about three years ago.

City of SA helping residents, including those experiencing homelessness, get access to stimulus checks

Outreach workers brave bitter cold to help the homeless in San Antonio

Even as the snow fell and the temperatures dropped even lower, Valerie Salas was among a small army of outreach workers still out there trying to convince the homeless in San Antonio to seek shelter.

City of San Antonio, partner agencies to provide shelter to homeless during frigid nights

Homeless encampment will stay outside councilman’s office as city continues outreach efforts

San Antonio District 1 Councilman Roberto Treviño spent Thursday night at his field office, prepared to stop an abatement that would displace homeless people who have camped on the property.

San Antonio leaders weigh options to alleviate homelessness issue

San Antonio leaders are weighing options to help alleviate the city’s homeless problem, including the purchase of transitional housing space.

Homeless camp in downtown San Antonio shut down by city

A homeless camp in downtown San Antonio was cleared out and cleaned by city crews Wednesday following a string of violent crimes and health hazards, police said.

Pandemic forces cancellation of Point-in-Time homeless count in San Antonio

Every January, volunteers with homeless organizations across the nation take part in a Point-in-Time (PIT) count to understand how many homeless people are in shelters and encampments in communities.

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