We empower people.
We transform communities.
For over three decades, SA Hope Center has stood as a beacon of hope in San Antonio’s Westside community.
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We believe every person deserves dignity, opportunity, and a chance to thrive.
Our mission goes beyond temporary relief. We address poverty at its roots. We build lasting solutions that transform entire families and neighborhoods.
A Journey of Hope
and Inspiring Facts
We love people well by empowering them to meet their needs through in-depth case management and wrap-around social services.
IN THE BEGINNING
- SA Hope Center began over 30 years ago as a benevolence ministry of Oak Hills Church.
- We exist to be the voice for the voiceless.
- We became a 501c3 nonprofit in 2001.
- We moved to 321 N. General McMullen Drive in 2005.
AN EXCELLENT TEAM
- Licensed, experienced social workers and partners.
- 10-15 university interns annually.
- Over a dozen local non profit collaborations.
- Investment: $8.3 M Campus renovation completed in 2024.
A SHIFT TO BE NOTICED
- In 2014, we transformed from food pantry to multi-faceted social service agency.
- We address root causes of poverty.
- Current impact: 3,600 households projected for 2024.
MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE
- On-staff pastoral care and Christ-like culture.
- We believe God created each person with specific purpose.
- We exist to be the voice for the voiceless.
OUR MODEL
- Quality assessment with in-depth discovery and connection.
- Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary social intervention.
- Relationship-focused programs including financial literacy, job training, senior services, nutrition assistance.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
- HQ in San Antonio’s west side. We serve the community in 3 strategic locations
- Local context: 48% of San Antonians (1.2M people) live below living wage
- We value diversity and empower people from all walks of life.
OUR
CORE VALUES
EMPOWERING
We provide those in need the tools necessary to get back on their feet, not only by helping them in the moment, but by providing them with a plan that will positively impact the rest of their lives. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime.
DIVERSITY
We judge no one. Anyone seeking help has found it with us. No matter the circumstances, we do our best to guide everyone to a brighter future.
RELATIONSHIPS
Trust is important. Assuring those who come to us that there is hope for their future empowers them to believe again, and having confidence in our services is key.
COMPASSIONATE SERVICE
Empathy is a part of who we are. We understand the struggles and are ready to help. We welcome all those in need and we go above and beyond to help them
succeed in life.
MISSION
We love people well by empowering them to meet their needs through in-depth case management and wraparound social services.
VISION
Eliminating systemic multigenerational poverty.