SAMMinistries Archives - San Antonio Report

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Local ministries, businesses partner on coat drive for San Antonians experiencing homelessness

by Gisell Campos December 13, 2025December 15, 2025

Until Jan. 31, 2026, coat donations will be accepted at any Five Stars Cleaners, Dutch Boy Cleaners and Santikos Entertainment location.

Charlie’s Place offers stability and hope for young San Antonians experiencing homelessness

by Diego Medel October 26, 2025

A candle is lit for each of the 71 houseless individuals who died in 2021 during SAMMinistries' 15th Annual Homeless Persons’ Memorial Service last December. This year, that number has more than doubled.

On average, 1 person dies without a home daily in San Antonio. A memorial will honor those lost in 2024.

by Iris Dimmick December 20, 2024December 23, 2024

Here’s why ‘Billy Bundles’ are spreading throughout Bexar County this week

by Iris Dimmick November 18, 2024November 20, 2024

San Antonio-area schools issued hundreds of suspensions to homeless students — likely breaking state law

by Isaac Windes May 26, 2024May 28, 2024

The O-R3 robot will record video and photos of a 360-degree view while they patrol the outdoor perimeter of the downtown homeless shelter operated by SAMMinistries’.

San Antonio security company tests surveillance robots from Singapore at SAMMinistries shelter

by Raquel Torres May 17, 2024

One of the buildings in The Hudson Apartments is boarded up following a fire in March. SAMMinistries' operates the apartments, which houses individuals who are experiencing homelessness.

After fire, Hudson Apartments to undergo monthslong recovery

by Iris Dimmick May 8, 2024

A six acre area of a larger 55 acre piece of land is being considered for permanent supportive housing along S Presa Street in the Hot Wells neighborhood.

Bexar County approves funding for Acequia Trails housing project

by Iris Dimmick March 12, 2024March 13, 2024

District 3 councilmember Phyllis Viagran during City Council B Session on Wednesday.

City Council vote on Acequia Trails zoning change for affordable housing delayed

by Iris Dimmick February 15, 2024February 15, 2024

The ground lease of the former Holiday Inn at 318 W. César Chávez Blvd., now used as low-barrier shelter for people experiencing homelessness, has been purchased by McCombs Enterprises.

Business & Development

McCombs family buys ground lease for downtown hotel used as homeless shelter

by Richard Webner January 18, 2024January 20, 2024