San Antonio’s homeless population is sitting at 2,872 people, according to Continuum of Care groups during an annual point-in-time count (PIT) in January. The one night snapshot of San Antonio’s homeless population recorded an overall decrease of 6% compared to 2018’s PIT count.
The reduction in those experiencing homelessness resulted from coordinated outreach efforts from several local entities including South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless and Haven for Hope.
According to Family Promise the most cited reasons for housing insecurity are unemployment, poverty and lack of affordable housing. Nearly 40 million people live below the poverty line in America.
Steve Spriester, anchor for KSAT 12, profiled a few of the 40 million people living below the poverty line who experience homelessness. In the KSAT 12 broadcast special “Life in the Shadows,” several individuals are interviewed, giving audiences a glimpse into what life is like without a home.
What services are available for this vulnerable population? What efforts are currently in place to combat homelessness?
What is being done to provide affordable housing? What is the housing first initiative? What resources are there for people who have addictions and live on the streets?
How many families with young children experience homelessness?
View a livestream video of today's show on KSAT.com.
Guests:
- Steve Spriester, anchor for KSAT 12
- Kenny Wilson, CEO of Haven for Hope
- Brenda Mascorro, executive director of the South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless (SARAH)
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*This interview was recorded on Wednesday, October 30.
