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Haven For Hope San Antonio, Texas

Haven For Hope is a $99 million Homeless shelter located on the West side of downtown San Antonio, Texas. It opened during the first month of 2010 and is one of the biggest homeless shelters located in San Antonio.The facility covers over 280,000 square feet and sits on 37 acres of land. Haven For Hope is not only a homeless shelter but also a rehabilitation center.

Services

Some of the rehabiltating services offered to the people staying at Haven For Hope are mentoring and medical services such as health and dental, as well as job and eductation training to help get them on track to finding jobs and better their lives. Some of the facilities included are a chapel, kennels, bank, dining hall and a workout facility. Haven For Hope differs from most homeless shelters because they offer more than just food and shelter, they also strive to help the people become more dependent with their lives.

Volunteer and Non-Profit

Haven For Hope works with over 78 non-profit organizations. Some of thier main contributors include San Antonio Food Bank, SAMM Ministries, YMCA San Antonio, I Care San Antonio and San Antonio Christian Dental Clinic. Donations to Haven for Hope are greatly accepted.

Board Members

The Board of Directors consists of 13 people. The chairman & treasurer of Haven for Hope is Bill Greehey, Patti Radle as Vice Chairman, Ana Nova as Secratary and Fully Clingman as Retired President.

References

www.havenforhope.org/

www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/stories