Haven for Hope

𝑮𝒊𝒇𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒐𝒑𝒆: 𝑨 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 pt. 2 Part 2 of my ride-along with Haven's Outreach team. As we approach the holiday season, the spirit of giving fills the Haven for Hope campus. While our campus provides warmth and comfort for many, our work extends beyond it. This year, we want to highlight our Street Outreach Program, serving those still on San Antonio’s streets. While we’ve expanded our outreach efforts by 45% in the last year, the demand continues to rise. We cannot continue this vital work alone. Will you help us reach those who need it most? We ask you to join us this holiday season by donating to our Gift of Hope campaign. Regardless of the dollar amount, your contribution can positively impact those still on the streets. Your generosity can make the difference between someone spending the holidays outdoors and finding warmth and hope on the Haven for Hope campus. Scan the QR code or donate at the following link: https://lnkd.in/g8jZ3jgj #havenforhope #hopeliveshere #transforminglives #giftofhope #hopefortheholidays #donate

𝑮𝒊𝒇𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒐𝒑𝒆: 𝑨 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 pt. 1 I joined our amazing Outreach team for a ride-along to see what a typical day looks like as they traverse the streets of San Antonio to reach and serve those most in need. As the leading housing provider for the homeless in San Antonio, we engage with those with nowhere else to turn, offering them hope, dignity, and a chance to rebuild their lives. The impact of our Street Outreach team is undeniable. In the past year, we connected with more than 600 individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness and successfully moved 309 people to shelter. By building trust and offering critical support, our outreach workers become a lifeline for those struggling to survive on the streets. Many of these individuals may never have found the help they needed without Haven’s outreach team. This holiday season, give the gift of hope to the families and individuals who call Haven for Hope their home. Support Haven's mission and our clients by donating to our Gift of Hope campaign today. Scan the QR code or donate at the following link: https://lnkd.in/g8jZ3jgj #havenforhope #hopeliveshere #transforminglives #giftofhope #hopefortheholidays #donate

Wishing you peace and joy this holiday season. -Kim Jefferies Haven for Hope President & CEO Give the Gift of Hope this holiday season. Help bring hope and healing to the families and individuals who call Haven for Hope their home for the holidays by donating to our Gift of Hope campaign. Visit https://lnkd.in/g8jZ3jgj to learn more. #havenforhope #hopeliveshere #transforminglives #giftofhope #hopefortheholidays #donate

𝑺𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒆! Haven for Hope and Smiles Behind Goods will host our Share the Warmth donation drive again this year! Save the date for Saturday, January 11th, and donate all your new or gently used winter gear. We will be collecting the following items: Coats Scarves Beanies/warm hats Gloves We will also accept hand warmers and free coffee vouchers. All collected items will be distributed directly to our clients and community before the coldest weather of the year arrives. Thank you for your support! #havenforhope #smilesbehindgoods #sharethewarmth #donationdrive #donate @SmilesBehindGoods

Haven has a new partnership with Therapy Animals of San Antonio. Meet Mr. Little Wiggles and his human, Ellis Kilgore! Mr. Little Wiggles is new to the Haven campus and visits our campus to bring love, joy, and puppy snuggles to our clients, staff, and contractors. We love him so much that we added him to our Holidays of Hope parade! Please help us welcome Mr. Little Wiggles and Ellis to Haven! #havenforhope #hopeliveshere #therapydog

𝑮𝒊𝒇𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒐𝒑𝒆: 𝑨𝒎𝒆𝒆𝒓'𝒔 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 Haven’s Campus Life team. “I want to offer help to people on a bigger scale, outside of Haven’s gates, especially when they are most vulnerable,” Ameer said of his new role. “Every day, I see 30-40 clients,” Ameer shares. “I want them to know they aren’t judged, and that help is available. Their lives can change.” This is important to Ameer because he received help when he needed it the most. He is in recovery from substance use disorder. Through treatment, he learned the value of giving back and how it helps his long-term recovery. “When I was struggling, I remember feeling hopeless and scared, and I felt a calling to help others in similar situations. There’s no greater feeling than being able to inspire a little bit of hope in people,” Ameer said. Ameer said there are many stereotypes about the community’s unsheltered population. Individuals experiencing homelessness are not necessarily struggling with addiction or behavioral health issues. He has met many people who are victims of unfortunate situations. Ameer wishes everyone could meet our unsheltered population and see their potential. He is grateful he has that opportunity every day, a chance to make a difference in the lives of those he meets. This holiday season, give the gift of hope to the families and individuals who call Haven for Hope their home. Support Haven's mission and our clients by donating to our Gift of Hope campaign today. Scan the QR code or donate at the following link: https://lnkd.in/g8jZ3jgj #havenforhope #hopeliveshere #transforminglives #giftofhope #homefortheholidays #donate

𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑹𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑲𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒌𝒊 We are sad to learn of the passing of Rosemary Kowalski, founder of the renowned RK Group catering company. Rosemary's spirit was a beacon of light and joy. She was an amazing person and her passing is a great loss to our community. We were honored to celebrate Rosemary's 100th birthday with her at Haven for Hope and will miss her dearly. Our deepest condolences to her friends and family during this difficult time. Below, you can read more about Rosemary's incredible legacy in the San Antonio @ExpressNews article. https://lnkd.in/gQ8NW54Q

Haven for Hope would like to thank @NorthParkSubie for including us as one of their hometown charities for their Share the Love campaign! We appreciate your partnership and support of our mission to offer a place of hope, love, and new beginnings by providing, delivering, or coordinating impactful care for people experiencing homelessness in our community. Thank you! #havenforhope #hopeliveshere #transforminglives

It’s official! Haven for Hope is a certified Trauma Informed Care agency! Yesterday morning, the Ecumenical Center, which oversees our community's TIC certification process, officially presented us with our certification. This is an incredible feat for our organization and no small task! Special thanks to Karen Green who spearheaded the process with the support of Catherine and the entire Trauma Informed Care Team. This certification demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that our clients are met with compassion and have the environment to heal from their trauma. #havenforhope #hopeliveshere #traumainformedcare

Haven for Hope celebrated our Haven families this weekend with our annual cookie party sponsored by CAPTRUST. This annual event is always a blast with families enjoying cookies, fun activities, music, face painting, and balloon animals. We would like to thank everyone who volunteered and helped make this event fun for our Haven for Hope families who call Haven their home for the holidays. Special thank you to our sponsors: Gift bags: H-E-B Volunteers & Activities: CAPTRUST Face painting: CAPTRUST & R Models Agency Balloons: All Things Balloon Cookies: SA Food Bank & CAPTRUST DJ: DJ @FutureSounds Happy Holidays! #havenforhope #hopeliveshere #cookieparty #hopefortheholdays