Community outreach program shows early success in homelessness fight

In a recent government meeting, officials discussed the progress of the Leon Valley pilot program aimed at addressing homelessness. Kim Jeffries provided an update, noting that just eight days into the initiative, 11 individuals have been enrolled in the street outreach program, with two already accepting shelter at Haven for Hope. Among those seeking assistance was a 61-year-old woman experiencing homelessness for the first time, highlighting the program's impact on diverse demographics.

Jeffries emphasized the collaboration with the city of San Antonio and other local organizations to ensure effective outreach and shelter coordination. The program is designed to integrate with existing services, including training for outreach workers based on established standards.

The meeting also included motions regarding the reprogramming of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The first motion, which passed unanimously, involved reallocating funds from various projects to a public works infrastructure project in precinct 1. A second motion concerning the final selection of projects to be funded with CDBG and other grant programs for the 2024-2025 period was also approved.

Overall, the meeting underscored the ongoing efforts to tackle homelessness in the region and the strategic use of federal funds to support community development initiatives.