poverty Archives - San Antonio Report

Census data shows the poverty rates in San Antonio have increased for mothers.

Census: Poverty for single mothers on the rise in San Antonio

by Waylon Cunningham September 15, 2022September 16, 2022

In 2021, overall poverty decreased for San Antonio families with young children, but the opposite appears to have happened to single mothers.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas is commissioning a $7.2 million study to compare the efficacy of cash payments, financial mentoring and both options together, to see which alleviates poverty most effectively.

First-of-its-kind study compares ways to end generational poverty in San Antonio

by Iris Dimmick July 21, 2022July 21, 2022

Lucy Rios reads a coupon at H-E-B in November. An online budget simulator recently launched by the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County demonstrates how working-class families can struggle to balance their budgets with basic necessities and modest desires.

Nonprofits & Philanthropy

Values vs. survival: Poverty simulator shows struggle of working poor to make ends meet

by Iris Dimmick June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

The YWCA currently occupies the building at 503 Castroville Road.

YWCA gets final zoning approval for women empowerment center

by Iris Dimmick March 17, 2022March 21, 2022

San Antonio reclaims status as the most impoverished major city in the Uniter States according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Census: San Antonio remains most impoverished major U.S. city despite some gains

by Waylon Cunningham March 17, 2022October 12, 2022

Lucy Rios shops for holiday Turkey using a coupon at the H-E-B on Wurzbach Road.

Nearly 15% of Bexar County households use food stamps. A recent hike in benefits won’t go far.

by Iris Dimmick November 23, 2021November 23, 2021

Iris Nuno gives her 6-year-old son, Jared, a piggyback ride along the Salado Creek Greenway on Saturday in San Antonio.

New $3,000 child tax credit called a ‘step in the right direction’ but might not be a game-changer in the short term

by Iris Dimmick March 28, 2021August 11, 2021

The American Community Survey estimates San Antonio grew by 33,000 people from 2018 to 2019.

Census Bureau: San Antonio still poorest major U.S. metro but poverty rate declines

by Jackie Wang September 17, 2020September 17, 2020

To address poverty in San Antonio, invest with care

by Robert Rivard August 16, 2020August 16, 2020

Education Leaders Must Commit to Ensuring an Equitable Recovery

by Ryan Lugalia-Hollon and Elaine Mendoza May 19, 2020May 20, 2020