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COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE

Look here for ways your community can assist with finding shelter, health clinics, meals, clothing, and other necessities.

Helpful Books

Community Assistance Directory by United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County
Guide to human care resources in San Antonio.
Terra - Genesis Community Resources Directory
Complete listings of services for San Antonio and surrounding areas.

Web Sites of Interest

The Following web sites provide detailed information about the many community services provided in San Antonio and Bexar County.

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County: Information and Referral Directory
A comprehensive directory of the nearly 3.000 community assistance programs in San Antonio and Bexar County. Find assistance programs for shelter, food, clothing, identity recovery, health, substance abuse treatment, and much more.
City of San Antonio Services
Provides an alphabetical listing of the many services provided by the City of San Antonio. Find information on a diverse range of topics, such as adult basic education, neighborhood associations, trash pickup, youth recreation, and much more.
City of San Antonio Department of Human Services
A detailed listing of services provided by this City department. Find information on fair housing, child care services, youth programs, senior programs, and much more.
Bexar Area Agency on Aging
This agency provides a wide range of helpful services to senior citizens over the age of 60, including medicare benefits counseling, legal assistance, nutrition assistance, transportation, and care coordination.
Haven for Hope
Haven for Hope provides a wide range of social services in order to meet the needs of San Antonio’s homeless community in a “single-multiservice-campus” setting. Beyond shelter, food and clothing, Haven for Hope’s services are designed to address the root causes of homelessness, with over 70 Partner agencies providing a wide-array of critical services. For more information, call (210) 220-2100.