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California Leaders Visit San Antonio's 80% Homelessness Solution

12/17/2025

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In December 2025, a delegation of California leaders visited San Antonio to study Haven for Hope, which reduced unsheltered homelessness by 80%.
The Haven for Hope campus is a 22-acre facility offering comprehensive services for people experiencing homelessness.
The visit highlighted integrating law enforcement into homelessness response, with San Antonio police collaborating with outreach teams.
Officers reported learning compassion through interactions at Haven, underscoring the need for community-wide cooperation.

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Story summary

In December 2025, a delegation of California leaders visited San Antonio to study Haven for Hope, which reduced unsheltered homelessness by 80%.
The Haven for Hope campus is a 22-acre facility offering comprehensive services for people experiencing homelessness.
The visit highlighted integrating law enforcement into homelessness response, with San Antonio police collaborating with outreach teams.
Officers reported learning compassion through interactions at Haven, underscoring the need for community-wide cooperation.