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One year after homeless man was shot at a gas station, family frustrated with lack of charges
Read full article: One year after homeless man was shot at a gas station, family frustrated with lack of chargesA year after William Hawkins, 35, was shot in a downtown gas station parking lot near McCullough Avenue and U.S. 281, his family is frustrated by what they see as a lack of justice. The Oct. 14, 2021 shooting happened in broad daylight, and was captured on camera, but the shooter is not currently facing any charges.
San Antonio-area nonprofit starts new program to help chronically homeless people
Read full article: San Antonio-area nonprofit starts new program to help chronically homeless peopleAs 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.
Dallas father finds missing homeless son thanks to San Antonio nonprofit
Read full article: Dallas father finds missing homeless son thanks to San Antonio nonprofitA 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.
What’s Up South Texas! 9-year-old girl buys, donates hundreds of Christmas toys to children in need
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas! 9-year-old girl buys, donates hundreds of Christmas toys to children in needA 9-year-old San Antonio girl is showing that her passion for giving is larger than life as she collects hundreds of toys to be donated to children in need.
Nonprofit provides resources for San Antonios homeless population amid COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: Nonprofit provides resources for San Antonios homeless population amid COVID-19 pandemicSAN ANTONIO The pandemic has restricted resources for the homeless, and a local nonprofit has stepped up to fill the need. And now that particular population has fewer and fewer resources, said Dawn White-Fosdick, president and CEO of Christian Assistance Ministry, a nonprofit that helps the homeless. Theres just an array of resources that people need who are homeless, White-Fosdick said. City leaders know there is a need, and they are working on expanding resources and outreach efforts for the homeless population. So thats another 500 spaces for homeless individuals that are freed up in our existing shelters, Bridger said.