Finding a New Home Filled with New Friendships and Skills
By Jose T. Garza III By the mid-2000s, Baghdad, Iraq could no longer be home for Ayad Kaisi. Due to […]
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Opportunity Home Celebrates Nearly 50 Residents Dedicated to Achieving Self-Sufficiency
Opportunity Home Celebrates Nearly 50 Residents Dedicated to Achieving Self-Sufficiency Opportunity Home San Antonio’s Community Development Initiatives (CDI) Department recognized […]
Blogs, Resident Engagement, Resident SuccessOpportunity Home Awards More than 30 Academic Scholarships
Opportunity Home Awards More than 30 Academic Scholarships The Community Development Initiatives Department (CDI) presented academic scholarships to 24 residents […]
Blogs, Resident Engagement, Resident SuccessLeading and Cheering Students on to Success
Leading and Cheering Students on to Success By Jose Garza Mariana Mata has seen the self-doubt rise in some of […]
Blogs, Community Connections, Resident Engagement, Resident SuccessCommunity Project Funding Approval
Congressman Joaquin Castro secured approval from the U.S. House Appropriations Committee on July 8 for Opportunity Home’s Community Project Funding […]
Affordable Housing, BlogsPushing Limits to Achieve Dreams
Pushing Limits to Achieve Dreams Public Housing Resident Begins New Career Path By Jose Garza Yvonne Andrews knew that if […]
Blogs, Community Connections, Resident Engagement, Resident SuccessOpportunity Home and City Collaborate as Part of Energy Grant
Opportunity Home Collaborates with City as Part of Federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Grant A $1.2 million Department of Energy […]
Affordable Housing, BlogsOpportunity Home Provides Project-Based Vouchers for San Pedro Apartment Complex
Opportunity Home San Antonio is providing 25 Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) to assist low-income families in living at Four25 San Pedro, […]
Affordable Housing, BlogsStatement from Opportunity Home Acting President and CEO Michael Reyes
Statement from Opportunity Home Acting President and CEO Michael Reyes To further protect our residents moving forward, Opportunity Home will […]
Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Blogs, Policy, Public HousingStatement from Opportunity Home Acting President and CEO Michael Reyes
Statement from Opportunity Home Acting President and CEO Michael Reyes To protect our residents, all pending, eligible Notices to Vacate […]
Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Blogs, Policy, Public HousingCongressman Casar Secures Funding for Westside San Antonio
Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35) held a press conference to celebrate nearly $3 million of federal investment in Westside San Antonio […]
Affordable Housing, BlogsVista at Reed to Expand Affordable Housing Accessibility in Far Westside of San Antonio
Groundbreaking Event Celebrated Commitment to Quality Affordable Housing in San Antonio SAN ANTONIO, TX – Opportunity Home San Antonio in partnership […]
Affordable Housing, BlogsAffordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) benefit program that helps households in affording the broadband […]
Blogs, ResourcesStaying Connected
Staying Connected Opportunity Home’s Free Wi-Fi Expansion Impacts Communities By Brance D. Arnold Yvonne Andrews and Loren Dantzler, both working […]
Blogs, Community Connections, Resident Engagement, Resident SuccessSteel Doors To Forty Acres
Steel Doors To Forty Acres Former Resident Pursues Journey To Earn Doctorate By Jose Garza For many, it is typical […]
Blogs, Community Connections, Resident Engagement, Resident SuccessA Driving Force For Change
A Driving Force For Change Resident Commissioner Makes A Difference By Jose Garza Five years ago, Janet Garcia visited San […]
Blogs, Community Connections, Resident Engagement, Resident SuccessTurning Challenges Into Opportunities
Pursuing a higher education has its challenges, but Christian Fox, a 22-year-old living in a single-parent household with assistance from […]
Affordable Housing, Blogs, Resident Engagement, Resident Success, ResourcesCreating Community and Belonging
Victor and Nina Alves, owners of Vecno Management, ensure residents are never alone during hardships. The couple goes above and […]
Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Blogs, ResourcesPersevering 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 HomeBeyond Housing
Housing touches every city, neighborhood and community. Dive into candid conversations with local and national leaders, activists and industry experts […]
Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Blogs, Policy, Resident Success, ResourcesOpportunity 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, ResourcesFSS 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, ResourcesApply for Rental Assistance
Apply for Rental Assistance The deadline to apply for rental assistance from the The City of San Antonio’s Neighborhood & […]
PolicyProposed MTW Plan Changes 2023
Opportunity Home is proposing several changes to its policies for the Public Housing and Assisted Housing Programs. Requesting your feedback […]
PolicyWeather 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, PolicySection 3 Program Opportunities
Section 3 Program Opportunities — What is Section 3?Opportunity Home has business partners who want to train and employ Opportunity […]
Resident SuccessProtected: A Vision for the Future
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Blogs, Resident Engagement, Resident SuccessCDC Eviction Moratorium Ends
CDC Eviction Moratorium Ends — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Eviction Moratorium Order was overturned by the […]
Affordable HousingI 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 HousingHinojosa Named CEO of Opportunity Home San Antonio
Hinojosa Named CEO of Opportunity Home San Antonio July 14, 2021 — After leading the Opportunity Home San Antonio (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 Opportunity Home San Antonio […]
Opportunity Home EventOpportunity 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 HomeChristmas at Alazan-Apache Courts
Christmas at Alazan-Apache Courts — We can’t wait to celebrate with you and your families this holiday season with gifts […]
Blogs, Opportunity Home Event Tags: Affordable Housing, Homeownership, SustainabilityDigital Inclusion Week Sessions
Digital Inclusion Week Sessions — Throughout Digital Inclusion Week, ConnectHomeSA is partnering with Frost Bank, Cafécollege and MOVE Texas to […]
Blogs, Public Housing Tags: #WeAreOpportunityHome, Public Housing, Resident Testimonial, Residents of Opportunity HomeNormal Work Orders and Pest Control To Resume
Normal Work Orders and Pest Control To Resume — Opportunity Home is grateful to residents for your patience as the […]
Blogs, Public Housing Tags: #WeAreOpportunityHome, Public Housing, Resident Testimonial, Residents of Opportunity HomeOpportunity Home resident, Single Father Devoted to Fatherhood
Opportunity Home resident, Single Father Devoted to Fatherhood — Donald Heard, Jr., a Opportunity Home resident and single father, devotes […]
#WeAreOpportunityHome, Blogs, Public Housing, Resident Success Tags: #WeAreOpportunityHome, Public Housing, Resident Testimonial, Residents of Opportunity HomeNew Affordable Housing Developments Were Approved
New Affordable Housing Developments Were Approved Texas Public RadioJune 5, 2020— The Opportunity Home San Antonio says the 6 developments […]
Affordable Housing, News ArticlesOpportunity Home resident, Graduate Celebrates Amid Pandemic
Opportunity Home resident, Graduate Celebrates Amid Pandemic — This year, traditional graduation ceremonies are unlike any other as seniors are […]
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