Common Stereotypes, Myths, and Misconceptions About Public Housing
By Michael Reyes, Public Affairs Officer at Opportunity Home For most people, the words “Public Housing” conjure up images of […]
BeyondHousingAuthor Archives: stephanie_castaneda
“Those People” on Section 8
By Brandee Perez, Chief Operating Officer at Opportunity Home When people think about residents who live in Public Housing or […]
BeyondHousingClosing the Digital Divide
By Jo Ana Alvarado, Director of Innovative Technology at Opportunity Home Digital connectivity is essential to most every aspect of […]
BeyondHousingPersevering Despite the Obstacles
Having lived with her parents, Sylvia Rivera longed for a home she and her sons could call their own. That […]
Affordable Housing, Blogs, Resident Engagement, Resident Success, ResourcesHelping Fulfill the Needs of Others
As senior vice president of Franklin Apartment Management, Ryan Baldwin has witnessed the financial hardship individuals in his organization’s communities […]
Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Blogs, ResourcesCreating Positive Outcomes
Doris Aguirre is committed to not allowing someone to be without a home. In fact, as a community manager at […]
Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Blogs, ResourcesReshaping the Housing Perspective
Growing up in St. Ann, Jamaica and raised by a single mother in a “red dirt” structure with no running […]
Advocacy, Blogs, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Tags: Affordable HousingBeat the Heat
Avoid the Summer SunSan Antonio is experiencing a rise in temperatures, causing unwanted heat. Learn how to stay cool during […]
Blogs, Resources Tags: Affordable Housing, Residents of Opportunity HomeExecutive Leader Selected as SABJ Women’s Leadership Award Recipient
Executive Leader Selected as SABJ Women’s Leadership Award Recipient June 27, 2023 — Muriel Rhoder, Chief Administrative Officer for Opportunity […]
Multimedia, News Articles Tags: Affordable Housing, Residents of Opportunity HomeOpportunity Home Affordable Housing Projects to Receive City and Federal Funding
Opportunity Home Affordable Housing Projects to Receive City and Federal Funding June 8, 2023 — As part of the local […]
Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Blogs, News Articles Tags: Affordable Housing, Residents of Opportunity HomeLeaven Kids opens its first learning center in San Antonio, Texas
Leaven Kids Takes the Next Step in National Expansion with San Antonio Learning Center May 16, 2023 — Leaven Kids, […]
Blogs, Opportunity Home Event, Resident Engagement, Resources Tags: Affordable Housing, Residents of Opportunity HomeGrand Openings of Affordable Housing
Grand Openings of Affordable Housing May 2, 2023 — In April, Opportunity Home San Antonio celebrated the grand opening of […]
Affordable Housing, Blogs, Opportunity Home Event Tags: Affordable Housing, Residents of Opportunity HomeWinter Weather Resources
Winter Weather Resources To help you and your loved ones stay safe ahead of the projected winter weather, we created […]
Blogs, ResourcesSan Antonio Express-News Commentary: A vow to disrupt San Antonio’s affordable housing system
San Antonio Express-News Commentary: A vow to disrupt San Antonio’s affordable housing system Sept. 5, 2022— It is time to […]
News ArticlesFSS Rule Changes
FSS Rule Changes The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently made changes to the Family Self Sufficiency […]
Blogs, ResourcesBeat the Heat
Beat the Heat Summer break is officially over but the summer heat is still here. To beat the heat, take […]
Blogs, ResourcesSan Antonio Housing Authority Reflects Transformational Change with New Name
San Antonio Housing Authority Reflects Transformational Change with New Name Aug. 3, 2022— Across America, affordable housing is undergoing a […]
News ArticlesApply for Rental Assistance
Apply for Rental Assistance The deadline to apply for rental assistance from the The City of San Antonio’s Neighborhood & […]
PolicyPassion for historic preservation drives architect Humberto Saldaña’s 5 decades of work
Passion for historic preservation drives architect Humberto Saldaña’s 5 decades of work San Antonio ReportApril 11, 2022— On Saldaña’s drawing […]
News Articles$58M, 324-unit affordable apartment complex opens in Southwest San Antonio
$58M, 324-unit affordable apartment complex opens in Southwest San Antonio MySAApril 11, 2022— A new $58 million amenity-rich, affordable apartment […]
News ArticlesSan Antonio Housing Authority celebrates opening of new affordable housing complex
San Antonio Housing Authority celebrates opening of new affordable housing complex News4SAApril 11, 2022— The San Antonio Housing Authority is […]
News ArticlesOpportunity Home event Held to Help Provide Scholarships to Opportunity Home Families
Opportunity Home event Held to Help Provide Scholarships to Opportunity Home Families KSAT 12April 9, 2022— Watch on KSAT 12
News ArticlesNRP Group, Opportunity Home to unveil new affordable housing project
NRP Group, San Antonio Housing Authority to unveil new affordable housing project San Antonio Business JournalApril 8, 2022— The $58 […]
News ArticlesProposed MTW Plan Changes 2023
Opportunity Home is proposing several changes to its policies for the Public Housing and Assisted Housing Programs. Requesting your feedback […]
PolicyHousing authority partners with Lynd Co. on apartment complex near the Pearl
Housing authority partners with Lynd Co. on apartment complex in ‘action-packed’ area near the Pearl San Antonio Express NewsFeb. 8, […]
News ArticlesWeather Alert: Services Impacted, Resources Available
Weather Alert: Services Impacted, Resources Available A winter storm in the San Antonio area is creating difficult travel conditions and […]
Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Blogs, PolicySpurs Keldon Johnson plays Santa Claus in spreading cheer, gifts to West Side
Spurs Keldon Johnson plays Santa Claus in spreading cheer, gifts to West Side Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express NewsDec. 15, […]
Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Blogs, PolicyYes, San Antonio, There is a Santa Claus
Yes, San Antonio, There is a Santa Claus By Brandee Perez— In a now infamous 1897 letter to the New […]
Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Blogs, PolicyOpportunity Home collecting holiday gifts for children, elderly residents
Opportunity Home collecting holiday gifts for children, elderly residents KSAT 12Dec. 3, 2021— The season of giving is here and […]
News ArticlesOpportunity Home resident Turns 100
Opportunity Home resident Turns 100 Fox29Oct. 26, 2021— The San Antonio Housing Authority (Opportunity Home) joined friends and family of […]
News ArticlesSection 3 Program Opportunities
Section 3 Program Opportunities — What is Section 3?Opportunity Home has business partners who want to train and employ Opportunity […]
Resident SuccessNew plan for Alazán Courts comes into focus as Opportunity Home hires firm
New plan for Alazán Courts comes into focus as San Antonio Housing Authority hires firm, seeks bond funds Madison IszlerMySAOct. […]
News ArticlesA housing New Deal
A housing New Deal Ed Hinojosa, Jr. San Antonio Housing AuthorityOct. 18, 2021— In a 1938 poem to President Franklin […]
News ArticlesNew York firm to renovate historic building
Photo: San Antonio Business Journal Local developer nixes plans to build high-rise, New York firm instead to renovate historic building […]
News ArticlesFinal Phase Complete On Low-Income Family, Senior Housing At East Meadows
Final Phase Complete On Low-Income Family, Senior Housing At East Meadows Katy BarberKTSA NewsSept. 9, 2021— After six years of […]
News ArticlesSan Antonio Housing Authority accepting applications for housing choice program
San Antonio Housing Authority accepting applications for housing choice program SBG San AntonioFOX 29Sept. 1, 2021— The San Antonio Housing […]
News ArticlesCDC Eviction Moratorium Ends
CDC Eviction Moratorium Ends — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Eviction Moratorium Order was overturned by the […]
Affordable HousingHistoric Aurora Apartments could get $31.7 million rehab
Historic Aurora Apartments, affordable senior housing in Tobin Hill, could get $31.7 million rehab Madison IszlerSan Antonio Express NewsAug. 19, […]
News ArticlesI Need Help Paying My Rent
I NEED HELP PAYING MY RENT. WHAT CAN I DO? We ended our eviction freeze on Feb. 28 for residents […]
Affordable HousingEd Hinojosa Jr. named president and CEO of San Antonio Housing Authority
Ed Hinojosa Jr. named president and CEO of San Antonio Housing Authority Ben OlivoSan Antonio HeronJuly 15, 2021— Late Wednesday, […]
News ArticlesSan Antonio Housing Authority names new CEO
San Antonio Housing Authority names new CEO Mitchell PartonSan Antonio Business JournalJuly 15, 2021— The San Antonio Housing Authority has […]
News ArticlesSan Antonio Housing Authority removes ‘interim’ from CEO’s title
San Antonio Housing Authority removes ‘interim’ from CEO’s title Iris DimmickSan Antonio ReportJuly 15, 2021— After a six-month national search, […]
News ArticlesHinojosa Named CEO of San Antonio Housing Authority
Hinojosa Named CEO of San Antonio Housing Authority July 14, 2021 — After leading the San Antonio Housing Authority (Opportunity […]
Advocacy, Affordable Housing, PolicyOpportunity Home’s 2025 Plan: Road Map to Our Destination
Opportunity Home’s 2025 Plan: Road Map to Our Destination By Richard Milk — Opportunity Home has started implementing a new […]
Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Blogs, PolicyOpportunity Home hosts Listening Town Halls with Residents to Enhance Emergency Preparedness
Opportunity Home hosts Listening Town Halls with Residents to Enhance Emergency Preparedness March 19, 2021— The San Antonio Housing Authority […]
Opportunity Home EventElderly, disabled Opportunity Home residents reward worker for help during winter freeze
Elderly, disabled Opportunity Home residents reward worker for help during winter freeze Ryan WolfFox San AntonioMarch 17, 2021— When Sandra […]
News ArticlesBefore next crisis, city must meet these disaster needs
Photo: Lisa Krantz, Express-News staff photographer Before next crisis, city must meet these disaster needs Ana Margarita “Cha” Guzman, Opportunity […]
News ArticlesOpportunity Home winter Response
Fair Avenue Apartments is an independent living elderly public housing community in the city’s Southeast side. Like all Opportunity Home […]
Blogs, Public Housing Tags: #WeAreOpportunityHome, Public Housing, Resident Testimonial, Residents of Opportunity HomeOpportunity Home is Accepting Donations
Opportunity Home is Accepting Donations — San Antonio, we need your help to replenish water and provide non-perishable food items […]
Blogs, Public Housing Tags: #WeAreOpportunityHome, Public Housing, Resident Testimonial, Residents of Opportunity HomeOpportunity Home statement in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Photo: Jeronimo Bernot “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” — Martin Luther King, Jr., April 1963 As we […]
News Articles