WEATHER ALERT
Nonprofit opens doors for people experiencing homelessness as temperatures drop
Read full article: Nonprofit opens doors for people experiencing homelessness as temperatures dropAs colder temperatures set in and rain chances increase, a nonprofit organization has opened its doors to provide shelter for those without a place to go.
Last Chance Ministries left picking up the pieces after being burglarized, vandalized
Read full article: Last Chance Ministries left picking up the pieces after being burglarized, vandalizedLast Chance Ministries was burglarized and vandalized overnight -- the inside of their church and their shuttle busses were hit.
Some San Antonio shelters forced to turn people away amid plunging temperatures due to limited space
Read full article: Some San Antonio shelters forced to turn people away amid plunging temperatures due to limited spaceRELATE: Cold & cloudy Friday, More wintry weather expected by Sunday nightA combination of cold temperatures and rain is something area shelters, such as The Salvation Army, are very familiar with. Local organizations and church groups, such as Last Chance Ministries, have opened their doors to provide comfort during frigid nights. Jamie Llamas, a community organizer with Last Chance Ministries, said she immediately planned to assist the community as soon as she heard the weather forecast. The Salvation Army will be giving away blankets and cold-weather gear to those it cannot accept in the shelter due to limited space. Last Chance Ministries said it would be housing folks and providing shelter until the cold weather subsides.