Before 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 […]
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Opportunity 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 ArticlesAffordable housing builds secure futures
Photo of East Meadows: Scott Ball, San Antonio Report Affordable housing builds secure futures David Nisivoccia, Opportunity Home President and […]
News ArticlesChristmas 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 HomeSan Antonio public housing resident writes children’s book
San Antonio public housing resident challenges stereotypes, overcomes trauma to write a children’s book Laredo Morning TimesSept. 10, 2020— Johana […]
News ArticlesFirst look: $58M Southwest Side development underway
First look: $58M Southwest Side development underway San Antonio Business JournalAug. 24, 2020— The NRP Group is building the Scott […]
News ArticlesNRP Group receives key approvals for South Side development
NRP Group receives key approvals for South Side development San Antonio Business JournalAug. 21, 2020— A prominent apartment developer is […]
News ArticlesSchool Supply Giveaway
School Supply Giveaway KENS5Aug. 11, 2020— United Healthcare and Opportunity Home San Antonio teamed up to get kids ready for […]
News ArticlesOpportunity Home helping College-Bound Students
Opportunity Home helping College-Bound Students with Laptop and Scholarship News 4 San AntonioAug. 1, 2020— As schools continue the path […]
News ArticlesCulebra Crossing Groundbreaking
Culebra Crossing Groundbreaking KSATJuly 29, 2020— The Opportunity Home San Antonio breaking ground this morning on what it calls affordable […]
News ArticlesRebuilding For Resiliency
Vital Conversations: Rebuilding For Resiliency Texas Public RadioJuly 30, 2020— How we re-build after the COVID-19 pandemic in a way […]
News ArticlesSABJ announces the 2020 Women’s Leadership Awards honorees
SABJ announces the 2020 Women’s Leadership Awards honorees San Antonio Business JournalJuly 9, 2020— The San Antonio Business Journal is […]
News ArticlesOpportunity 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 HomeOpportunity Home to virtually host 20th annual Father’s Day Fiesta
Opportunity Home San Antonio to virtually host 20th annual Father’s Day Fiesta News 4 San AntonioJune 20, 2020— Tomorrow is […]
News ArticlesCommentary: Together, community easing digital divide
Commentary: Together, community easing digital divide San Antonio Express NewsJune 11, 2020— The Opportunity Home San Antonio has nearly 6,800 […]
News ArticlesNew 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 […]
#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 Opportunity Home San Antonio’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 ramps Up Support for Residents During the Pandemic
Opportunity Home San Antonio Ramps Up Support for Residents During the Pandemic Texas Public RadioMay 19, 2020— The Opportunity Home […]
News ArticlesOpportunity 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 HomeOpportunity Home offers more rent help for residents
Opportunity Home offers more rent help for residents Texas Public RadioMay 9, 2020— Two new funding initiatives from Opportunity Home […]
News ArticlesSpring 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, PolicyVIA’s multi-agency collaboration bridging digital divide for local students
Photo: Mass Transit VIA’s multi-agency collaboration bridging digital divide for local students Mass TransitApril 16, 2020— VIA Metropolitan Transit (VIA) […]
News ArticlesVIA partnership fights digital divide
Photo: San Antonio Business Journal VIA partnership fights digital divide for students in need San Antonio Business JournalApril 16, 2020— […]
News ArticlesLow-income apartment complex breaking ground
Photo: GRG Architecture Low-income apartment complex breaking ground near downtown this summer San Antonio Business JournalApril 6, 2020— The Opportunity […]
News ArticlesAlamo Colleges District to provide aid to homeless students in San Antonio
Photo: Carlos Javier Sanchez, San Antonio Express News Alamo Colleges District to provide aid to homeless students in San Antonio […]
News ArticlesCounty, Opportunity Home halt evictions, providing temporary relief
Photo: San Antonio Business Journal County, Opportunity Home halt evictions, providing temporary relief as coronavirus threatens paychecks San Antonio Business […]
News ArticlesResident becomes voice of her community
Resident becomes voice of her community — Meet Janet— A Opportunity Home San Antonio (Opportunity Home) resident, Resident Council Vice […]
#WeAreOpportunityHome, Blogs, Public Housing, Resident SuccessOpportunity Home San Antonio to suspend non-criminal evictions
Photo: Housing market (KSAT) Opportunity Home San Antonio to suspend non-criminal evictions KSATMarch 16, 2020— In a series of moves meant […]
News ArticlesEditorial: Amid virus concerns, don’t forget those in need
Editorial: Amid virus concerns, don’t forget those in need San Antonio Express NewsMarch 15, 2020— The Opportunity Home San Antonio […]
News ArticlesOpportunity 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 Opportunity Home San Antonio (Opportunity […]
BlogsGuzman Elected Chair by Board of Commissioners
Guzman Elected Chair by Board of Commissioners Weaver re-elected as Vice-Chair— The Opportunity Home San Antonio’s (Opportunity Home) Board of […]
BlogsHUD awards more than $10M to help homeless and low-income families
HUD awards more than $10M to help homeless and low-income families across Bexar County By KENS5— Two separate grants were […]
News ArticlesComment on Proposed Changes to Public Housing Lease
Comment on Proposed Changes to Public Housing Lease By Brandee Perez— The Opportunity Home San Antonio (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 EngagementSec. Ben Carson tours the American G.I. Forum
Sec. Ben Carson tours the American G.I. Forum to observe progress of outreach programs Watch Video
News ArticlesFormer Residents give back to Cross Creek
Former Residents give back to Cross Creek By KENS5— A group of former public housing residents were spreading holiday cheer […]
News ArticlesSan Antonio Launches Digital Divide Survey
One in four Alamo City residents lack Internet access, according to recent U.S. Census data. What’s more, recent data from the Brookings Institution […]
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