Councilman Pelaez To Host Town Hall On City Of San Antonio’s Homelessness Response

Press release from the City of San Antonio:

August 24, 2020

SAN ANTONIO— San Antonio City Councilman Manny Peláez, District 8, will host a town hall on the City of San Antonio’s collective community response to homelessness. This discussion will be held via Facebook Live on Thursday, August 29th, from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

“With the COVID-19 pandemic creating unprecedented levels of need throughout San Antonio, many residents are wondering what is being done by their city leadership to support some of our most vulnerable residents and respond to homelessness,” Councilman Pelaez said.

“With homeowners and local businesses expressing frustrations with homeless encampments and litter, and concerns for the health and safety of those experiencing homelessness, it is important to highlight how the City and nonprofit partners are responding now, and what new initiatives are on the horizon.”

The event will feature a moderated panel including local experts and leaders involved in the City of San Antonio’s response to homelessness. This panel will include Haven for Hope President and CEO Kenneth Wilson, City of San Antonio Department of Human Services (DHS) Director Melody Woosley, DHS Homeless Services Administrator Morjoriee White, and a representative from the SAFFE Unit of the San Antonio Police Department. And, it will highlight how San Antonio responds to homelessness, how COVID-19 has affected operations, and what new programs are on the horizon to reduce homelessness and promote public health in our community.

The town hall can be accessed live or after the event at: facebook.com/district8manny

This press release was produced by the City of San Antonio. The views expressed here are the author’s own.