The Challenges We Face
At any given moment, a person can experience job loss, hunger, rising rent, utility bills, fire, hurricane or a pandemic. When an individual or family needs help or experiences a life event, disaster or crisis; the impact often has a ripple effect on their job, education, health and safety.
Our Work in Action
PROVIDING ASSISTANCE 24/7
Whether it’s a personal need or a natural disaster, United Way’s 2-1-1 Helpline, available 24/7/365, is a critical link for hundreds of thousands of South Texas callers and website visitors each year who seek assistance and referrals to health and human services. Calls are free, confidential and conducted in English or Spanish.
SUPPORTING MILITARY FAMILIES
Home to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Camp Bullis, San Antonio is known as Military City, USA®. MISSION UNITED connects active-duty service members, reservists, veterans and their families to vital community resources through calls to the 2-1-1 Helpline.
PREPARING FOR THE UNEXPECTED
The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) manages federal funds awarded through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The Bexar County, TX Local Board #788600, administered by our United Way, looks at needs and gaps in services in the community and focuses the dollars to support those partners serving individuals and families most in need.
Safety Net Impact Partners
- American Red Cross, San Antonio Chapter
- Ascension DePaul Services of San Antonio
- Boysville
- Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio
- Children’s Shelter
- Christian Assistance Ministry
- Family Violence Prevention Services
- Greater Randolph Area Services Program (GRASP)
- Haven for Hope
- Presa Community Center
- Rape Crisis Center
- Salvation Army
- SAMMinistries
- San Antonio Food Bank
- Texas Diaper Bank
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