Point-in-time Homeless Survey

SARM participated in the annual Point-in-Time (PIT)) survey on the night of January 23 which was held to determine the demographics of the homeless in San Antonio and Bexar County. The guests at SARM were asked a number of questions about their experience of homelessness. Over 400 volunteers participated in the event city-wide.  Also called…

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

As they do every year, the Mission staff put up the Christmas tree in the sanctuary, outside lights and decorations, and the nativity scene on the front porch, to celebrate Christmas.  The Mission sent out over 400 Christmas cards with short quotations from the staff and Board members for the annual Christmas campaign.  Staff enjoyed…

Youth Choir visits Mission

The Middle School Choir of Broadmoor Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana visited the Mission on Thursday evening, June 23rd. They sang a variety of songs and did a wonderful job. Thanks to all the young people and adults who made the evening special for our guys at the Mission. Read more about the church on…

SARM is now OPEN!

We are happy to announce that the San Antonio Rescue Mission is now open for the first time since March of last year when the Governor of Texas announced the state’s shut down due to COVID-19. The Mission opened officially on Memorial Day, May 31, 2021 with maximum number of guests at 15 men.  The…

Soups On!

Woodland Baptist Church volunteers once again provided a delicious meal to the men at the Mission on Friday, January 17th.  Five different soups were presented – Broccoli cheese, sausage potato and corn, Cuban red bean, Sixteen-bean, and loaded potato. Also provided were crackers, drinks and dessert including brownies, cookies and Bluebell ice cream. Thanks to…

December 2019 Happenings

The men had a special treat on Friday, Dec. 20. They were served Phil Sagebiel’s delicious lasagna and were given a fantastic concert by The Fellowship of San Antonio. Volunteers from Woodland Baptist Church served the men lasagna, green beans, bread, cookies and ice cream. Church members also provided Christmas stockings full of goodies. The…