Creating Community and Belonging
Victor and Nina Alves, owners of Vecno Management, ensure residents are never alone during hardships. The couple goes above and […]
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Persevering 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 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 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 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 San Antonio Housing Authority 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 […]
#WeAreOpportunityHome, Blogs, Public Housing, Resident Success Tags: #WeAreOpportunityHome, Public Housing, Resident Testimonial, Residents of Opportunity HomeEast Meadows Homes Garners Business Journal Building Award
East Meadows Homes Garners Business Journal Building Award — The San Antonio Housing Authority’s (Opportunity Home) East Meadows Homes, affordable […]
Affordable Housing, Blogs, Homeownership, Sustainability Tags: Affordable Housing, Homeownership, SustainabilitySABJ reveals the winners of the 2020 Building San Antonio Awards
Photo by Terramark Urban Homes SABJ reveals the winners of the 2020 Building San Antonio Awards San Antonio Business JournalMay […]
Affordable Housing, News ArticlesOpportunity Home resident Reflects on Her Time as a Nurse During Nurses Week 2020
Opportunity Home resident Reflects on Her Time as a Nurse During Nurses Week 2020 — Nurses Week is a week-long […]
#WeAreOpportunityHome, Blogs, Public Housing, Resident Success Tags: #WeAreOpportunityHome, Public Housing, Resident Testimonial, Residents of Opportunity HomeOpportunity Home resident, Employee Provides Inspiration
Opportunity Home resident, Employee Provides Inspiration — Meet Jason — a Opportunity Home resident, single father and essential Opportunity Home […]
#WeAreOpportunityHome, Blogs, Public Housing, Resident Success Tags: #WeAreOpportunityHome, Public Housing, Resident Testimonial, Residents of Opportunity HomeSpring into Action and Build Green
Photo of Fair Avenue Apartments: Carlos Javier Sanchez, San Antonio Business Journal Spring into Action and Build Green By Hector […]
Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Blogs, PolicyResident becomes voice of her community
Resident becomes voice of her community — Meet Janet— A San Antonio Housing Authority (Opportunity Home) resident, Resident Council Vice […]
#WeAreOpportunityHome, Blogs, Public Housing, Resident SuccessOpportunity Home takes Measures to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
As the outbreak of COVID-19, commonly known as the novel coronavirus, continues to impact the San Antonio area, Opportunity Home […]
BlogsOpportunity Home appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Opportunity Home appoints New Chief Operating Officer — Following a successful 15-year career at the San Antonio Housing Authority (Opportunity […]
BlogsGuzman Elected Chair by Board of Commissioners
Guzman Elected Chair by Board of Commissioners Weaver re-elected as Vice-Chair— The San Antonio Housing Authority’s (Opportunity Home) Board of […]
BlogsComment on Proposed Changes to Public Housing Lease
Comment on Proposed Changes to Public Housing Lease By Brandee Perez— The San Antonio Housing Authority (Opportunity Home) is seeking […]
Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Blogs, PolicyPublic Housing + Housing Choice Voucher Customer Service Survey
Tell us how we’re doing As an agency dedicated to providing the best assistance to residents in the community, we […]
Blogs, Resident EngagementBeacon Communities Customer Service Survey
Tell us how we’re doing As an agency dedicated to providing the best assistance to residents in the community, we […]
Blogs, Resident EngagementBlog: 2020 is Full of Promise
2020 is Full of Promise By David Nisivoccia— It is a new year and a new beginning in many ways […]
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