New, free medication program at Haven for Hope setting clients up for long-term success
For many people, the ability to prioritize health is a luxury. Those living in poverty or experiencing homelessness have to decide between buying food, or prescription medications. That's why a new free mediation program is helping Haven for Hope clients find true clarity and success.
'No such thing as impossible': 3 teenagers who live alone at Haven for Hope shelter graduate from high school
Three teens in three exceptionally tough situations have risen above. The students separately ended up at Haven for Hope alone this past year, without family members to accompany them. Now, they are high school graduates.
โEl Chapoโ sons charged with smuggling cheap fentanyl to US
Prosecutors revealed in a recent indictment that while Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquรญn โEl Chapoโ Guzmรกn serves a life sentence, his sons have steered the family business into fentanyl, establishing a network of labs churning out massive quantities of the cheap, deadly drug that they smuggle into the U.S. The indictment unsealed April 14 in Manhattan details a generational shift.
Homelessness canโt 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.
Emergency fund established to help San Antonians affected by winter storm
SAN ANTONIO โ An emergency fund was set up Monday to help San Antonio residents recover from last weekโs devastating winter storm. โOur research indicates the greatest needs right now are food, water and shelter,โ Hartman said. A companion relief effort, SAWSโ Community Pipe Repair Fund, has been established to help pay for urgently-needed plumbing repairs, said San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg. AdThe fund will provide help for San Antonio Water System residential customers in Bexar County who suffered water pipe damage in their homes due to the storm, Nirenberg said. โThe program will prioritize emergency pipe repair that risks causing harm to life, health or safety of the occupants,โ Nirenberg said.
United Arab Emirates publishes first photo from Mars probe
This Feb. 10, 2021 image taken by the United Arab Emirates' "Amal," or "Hope," probe was released Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, shows Mars . The Hope space probe now circles the red planet. (Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center/UAE Space Agency, via AP)DUBAI โ The United Arab Emirates on Sunday published the first image for its Mars probe now circling the red planet. It shows Mars' north pole, as well as Mars' largest volcano, Olympus Mons. The probe swung into orbit around Mars on Tuesday in a triumph for the Arab worldโs first interplanetary mission.
Haven for Hope prepares to provide shelter amid major temperature drop
SAN ANTONIO โ Haven for Hope has been preparing for the upcoming cold weather. President for Haven for Hope, Molly Biglari said an indoor space will be used for sleeping. โWe want to be able to offer even under these incredible services with COVID every service and thatโs Havenโs services and our partnerโs services,โ she said. Haven for Hope will also offer cold weather clothing, warm jackets, and gloves. New clients should appear at Haven for Hopeโs Intake (currently operating out of the Donation Center at 1 Haven for Hope Way) between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
New boost for minority businesses in underserved communities
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses initiative is providing up to $130 million to the endeavor, which will be available to clients in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses initiative is providing up to $130 million to the endeavor, which will be available to clients in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee. AdItโs estimated that well over 100,000 small U.S. businesses have failed since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with underserved communities struck especially hard. AdParticipating small business owners can access capital provided by Goldman and take online classes offered through Goldman's 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative. A June study by University of California, Santa Cruz economist Robert Fairlie showed that while 22% of businesses nationwide closed in the immediate onslaught of the pandemic, the situation was far worse for minority-owned businesses: 41% of Black-owned businesses and 32% of Latino-owned businesses closed.
SAโs Haven for Hope offering assistance to homeless population amid colder temperatures
SAN ANTONIO โ As the region is expecting to see a drop in temperatures this weekend, homeless shelters and services in San Antonio are working to assist those in need. Haven for Hope outreach volunteers have already taken to the streets to provide comfort and warmth. According to Monica Garcia, outreach director for the shelter, Haven for Hope is projecting to aid up to 150 people. Kenneth Wilson, president and CEO of Haven for Hope, said, โThe pandemic has been an immense challenge for us and everyone else. RELATED: City of San Antonio, other agencies offer shelter for homeless population during weekend cold front
City of San Antonio, other agencies offer shelter for homeless population during weekend cold front
SAN ANTONIO โ With a cold front forecasted for San Antonio this weekend, the City of San Antonio and its partnering agencies are providing access to shelter and services to the homeless community. City officials made the announcement Friday. The shelter will provide cold-weather sleeping accommodations and cold-weather kits, which will include sleeping bags, hand warmers, snacks and hygiene products. The Salvation Army Dave Coy Menโs Shelter will also provide overnight shelter for those in need as the cold front sets in. Clients will have access to restroom and shower facilities, hygiene products, a bed with clean linens and meals, city officials said.
UK leader vows to use 'every second' to vaccinate vulnerable
Despite some grumbling, they voted 524-16 to approve England's third national lockdown because there is a wide consensus on the need for tougher restrictions to control soaring new infections. Britain reported more than 60,000 new confirmed cases in 24 hours for the second day in a row on Wednesday. Hospitals are jammed with COVID-19 patients and medical personnel, many of whom are exhausted after months of dealing with the virus, find themselves stretched thin. As part of the latest lockdown, Johnson ordered schools across England to close, backtracking on the governmentโs pledge to keep them open. Johnson ordered the national lockdown in England after public health officials warned that the rising infection rates threatened to overwhelm the National Health Service.
Father, daughter meet for the first time after 50 years
HOUSTON โ It was an emotional reunion for one Tomball, Texas father and his daughter, who were separated at her birth and then came together again after 50 years. Winskiโs daughter, Kerri Beggs, said at the age of 19, she began a quest to find her biological father. Beggs, who now lives in Tucson, Arizona, took a plane to Hobby Airport on Friday, a flight that was delayed. For the first time after a lifetime of missing each other, the father and daughter embraced each other. For the last four months, Iโve been looking forward to this day.โAdded Winski, โSheโs my little girl.
Man stabbed by woman at bus stop outside Haven for Hope, police say
SAN ANTONIO โ A 48-year-old man at a bus stop outside Haven for Hope was stabbed by a woman early Friday morning, San Antonio police said. The incident occurred around 6:45 a.m. near Frio Street and Haven for Hope Way. According to police, the man suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds when he was attacked by the 39-year-old woman, identified by police late Friday afternoon as Amanda Kay Smith. Amanda Kay Smith (SAPD)Police said they do not know what prompted the stabbing or if the pair even knew each other. A resident at Haven for Hope said Smith usually sleeps on the street near the shelter but did not appear to be staying inside.
United Arab Emirates to launch spacecraft to moon in 2024
Sheikh Mohammed made the announcement Tuesday on Twitter that his country plans to send an unmanned spacecraft to the moon in 2024. Already, an Emirati space probe is hurtling through space on its way to Mars while last year it sent its first astronaut to the International Space Station. Sheikh Mohammed said the rover would be named โRashid,โ the same name of his late father, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Sheikh Rashid was one of the original founding rulers of the United Arab Emirates, a federation of seven sheikhdoms on the Arabian Peninsula. ___Associated Press writers Isabel DeBre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Mari Yamaguchi in Tokyo contributed to this report.
Church community in San Antonio collecting pants, shorts for Haven for Hope
SAN ANTONIO โ San Antonioโs East Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold a clothing drive for new pants and shorts for residents at Haven for Hope. Shorts and pants of all sizes for men, women and children are needed, but the greatest need is for menโs pants and shorts. The collection will take place from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. on Sept. 26 at the following chapels:8801 Midcrown Drive15200 Judson Road13201 Forum RoadFor more information, click here.
Homeless shelters look for ways to help, protect some of the most vulnerable during COVID-19 crisis
San Antonio โ Some of the most vulnerable members of our community have no place to take shelter during the COVID-19 pandemic. Haven for Hope CEO Kenny Wilson says exceptions will be made for families with children, veterans and a few through selected targeting outreach. The City of San Antonio is also leading an effort to help the high number of people who are on the streets. In the next few days, the city plans to launch a hotline to help people reach social services. Both Haven for Hope and the city are looking at what funds are available federally and at the state level to help with homelessness.
School closed amid coronavirus pandemic will be used to house homeless individuals until late April
SAN ANTONIO โ Schools sit empty amid the coronavirus pandemic, but that doesnโt mean they still canโt be put to good use. Margil Academy is currently being used by Haven for Hope to help house the homeless while complying with social distancing protocols. The school said the groups of people will be brought in through an entrance that allows them access to the gym and cafeteria and won't be allowed outside the restricted areas. Fifty-five individuals will be shuttled each evening and will leave the facility in the morning. Haven for Hope said staff members and clients will be screened for symptoms every daym and the areas will be disinfected daily.