SAMMinistries

Musical Teaches Kids Empathy With On Stage Lessons, Shoe Drive

Eileen Pace — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:05:02 +0000

A San Antonio psychologist-turned-playwright is teaming up with The Playhouse theater for a musical to benefit the homeless. You have two chances this week to enjoy "In Their Shoes," Wednesday and Thursday nights only.

The whole story is about empathy, and a pair of magic shoes that transports a little girl, Goody2Shoes, into a world where she can see what it’s like to be in another person’s shoes.

A Perfect Fit: UIW Student Gets Shoes To Those In Need

Eileen Pace — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:27:00 +0000

Eric Castillo and his organization, A Walk in My Shoes, has made it a mission to find shoes to fit everybody who needs a pair in San Antonio, and the 500 pairs of shoes he delivered to SAMMinistries on Friday is just part of the story.

SAMMinistries Memorial For Homeless Who Died On San Antonio Streets In 2012

Eileen Pace — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:59:37 +0000

Each year SAMMinistries honors the homeless who have passed away with a special memorial service: this year there were 66. The annual candlelight vigil to honor the homeless will be held tonight -- the longest night of the year.

This year, there were 11 fewer homeless deaths than last year. SAMMinistries CEO Navarra Williams said community concern and good shelters are part of the reason, but there’s also greater outreach to find people when they need to get inside.

$1 Million Donation Will Provide Financial Planning Classes

Eileen Pace — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:48:00 +0000

SAMMinistries says a million dollars donated by a local philanthropist this week will help the center provide financial planning classes to more people who are on the "cliff" of homelessness.

Harvey Najim, who wrote the personal check, said people come in need of assistance, but are not looking for a hand-out.

Overcoming Homelessness In 2012: The San Antonio Homeless Population

Ryan Loyd — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:55:25 +0000

Numbers released this week show that the average income for a homeless family is $500 with affordable housing being the most requested service for the homeless (nearly 74 percent of those surveyed).

The 2012 Facts on San Antonio Homelessness were released by SAMMinistries and are based on statistics gathered and compiled by the Trinity University class on Applied Social Studies.