SA Hope Center, originally called SA Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM), was founded by local churches. Born out of friendships and a shared commitment, these leaders saw the need to pool resources to help neighbors in need and develop a more coordinated, efficient approach. CAM continues to serve as an important ministry partner in expanding the scope of the ministry.

When Oaks Hills Church moved their current campus from Fredericksburg Road to the new northwest location, several church elders saw the needs in the community and took action. Community Church Assistance Ministry (CCAM) was born, and a board of directors was established with a handful of faithful volunteers and staff. The original vision continues to guide our mission as we serve people experiencing crisis and hardship, generously funded through regular financial and in-kind gifts from Oak Hills Church and the generous time of our passionate volunteers.

CHRC became an official 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

As the ministry grew in 2005, church elders gave the organization a new name, hired City Church members as staff, united volunteers, and—with support from Oak Hills Church—established the Community Health and Relief Center (CHRC) and its new campus. The site became a hub for food, clothing, and housewares donations, providing the community with access to meals, health services, job and housing assistance, spiritual support, and enrichment classes. In the years that followed, CHRC served thousands annually, strengthened partnerships with local churches, and expanded its team and programs to meet the growing needs of the community.

Megan Legacy joined CHRC as Executive Director. Chief Executive Officer, she brought a new vision, rebranding, and expanding the scope of the ministry. The name was changed to SA Hope Center, and Megan began to develop the team and set new direction for the organization.

CHRC shifted from a food pantry to a poverty alleviation agency, focusing on moving people beyond crisis through “wraparound” case management and the ability to meet a variety of client goals in partnership with other nonprofits, public agencies, and faith led social workers.

Won Bank of America Neighborhood Builders® Award.

Received a “Helping Hands” Award at the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce’s 45th Annual Gala, and Megan Legacy was named a San Antonio Business Journal “40 under 40” honoree.

Became a United Way Agency.

With growing momentum and new partnerships, SA Hope Center continued to serve more neighbors, including unveiling a new name as The SA Hope Center.

Expanded to multiple locations in San Antonio, including the Presa/Harlandale Family Resource Center, and provided direct programming in multiple partner locations to meet the needs of previously unaddressed populations.

Hope Center served 40,000 during the COVID-19 pandemic, a phase that tested the agility and resilience of the organization while providing new programming services to the agency.

Launched capital campaign to expand campus. Oak Hills church campus was officially renamed SA Hope Center Oak Hills, establishing this site as the main campus and home for administration and many other program spaces.

Groundbreaking and construction began on new campus.

New Campus opens and dedication of new SA Hope Center.