The Salvation Army receives $15,000 grant from Texas Bar Foundation
San Antonio, TX – The Salvation Army is pleased to announce that it has received a $15,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to help families experiencing homelessness recover critical forms of identification.
This is the first time The Salvation Army has been awarded funding from the Foundation, marking an important new partnership in support of vulnerable Texans.
The grant will benefit clients of The Salvation Army’s Emergency Family Shelter, where many individuals arrive without essential documents such as driver’s licenses, state IDs, birth certificates, or Social Security cards. These documents are often lost due to housing instability, domestic violence, or sudden displacement.
“Restoring identification is one of the most important steps toward long-term stability,” Emergency Family Shelter Manager Roxanne Ponce said. “Without ID, it’s nearly impossible to secure employment, enroll children in school, access medical care, or obtain safe housing. We are deeply grateful to the Texas Bar Foundation for recognizing this need and partnering with us to remove one of the biggest barriers our families face.”
Funding from the Texas Bar Foundation will cover document replacement fees and related costs, helping families reestablish their identity and move forward on the path to independence.
For more than 50 years, the Texas Bar Foundation has supported nonprofit organizations working to improve the justice system and assist Texans in need. Through this grant, the Foundation continues its commitment to promoting justice by ensuring vulnerable families have the documentation required to rebuild their lives.
Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation has awarded more than $30 million in grants to law-related programs. Supported by members of the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Bar Foundation is the nation's largest charitably-funded bar foundation.
About The Salvation Army Area Command
The Salvation Army has been serving the San Antonio community since 1889, providing emergency shelter and transitional housing for men, women and families experiencing homelessness. The Salvation Army also aids in crisis situations to prevent homelessness. Working to develop today’s youth, The Salvation Army operates the Red Shield Youth Center for children ages 6-18.