Housing

Are you concerned that someone you care about is experiencing abuse? Maybe you’ve noticed some warning signs, including:

• Their partner puts them down in front of other people
• They are constantly worried about making their partner angry
• They make excuses for their partner’s behavior
• Their partner is extremely jealous or possessive
• They have unexplained marks or injuries
• They’ve stopped spending time with friends and family
• They are depressed or anxious, or you notice changes in their personality

• By phone: 1-800-998-9123
• Website: The Grace Center

Provide emergency and non-residential shelter, in a supportive environment where victims and their children of domestic violence can begin the healing process and receive the support services they need to build new lives.

• By phone: 1-800-495-8078
• Website: Kendall Country Women's Shelter

Programs Provided: Utility Assistance, Home & Rental Assistance, Head Start, Veterans Financial Assistance Program, WIC, Weatherization, and Housing Stability

• By phone: 830-896-2124
• Location: 102 E. San Antonio St, Suite B-2, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
• Website: Community Council of South Central Texas

The mission of the Alamo Area Council of Governments is to enhance the quality of life of all residents of the Alamo Region in partnership with elected and appointed officials, funders, community partners and beneficiaries.

• By Phone: 210-362-5561
• Website: AACOG

• Bed Program: Conferences can give a Neighbor in Need a voucher which may be redeemed for a complete bed. Pillows, sheet sets, and bed frames are included, too.
• Burial and Cremation: The Society of St. Vincent De Paul works with local cemeteries to provide Christian burials for people and families who have no insurance or material means for a burial.
• Car Purchase: The Society has created partnerships with various organizations to provide car purchases to help those in need to maintain reliable transportation.
• Car Repair: The Society’s vehicle repair program will help pay repair costs for eligible and approved clients.
• Disaster Relief: The Society partners with a variety of community partners such as the American Red Cross of Central & South Texas to help victims access the resources they need in times of declared disasters.
• Local Pick-Up: If help is needed for local donation pick-up, please complete the enclosed form.
• Housing Assistance: Help can be provided with rent, mortgage payments, and for some, short/long-term housing needs.
• Prescription Drug Assistance: SVdP may be able to provide prescription drugs at no cost to those in need.
• Thrift Stores: Families can find furniture for their home, clothing, bedding, household goods, books, toys and more. Often during home visits, our volunteers discover that a family may not have furniture to sit on, a kitchen table to eat on, or beds to sleep in.  In these cases, a voucher is provided to the family, which they can redeem for specific goods in the stores.
• Utility Assistance: SVdP of Fredericksburg responds to the critical need of utility assistance for our Neighbors in Need, helping neighbors meet the basic needs of a healthy, safe place to live.

• By phone: 830-997-3392
• Location: 601 W. Live Oak St. Fredericksburg, TX 78624
• Website: Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states and in more than 70 countries around the world. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat works toward this vision by building and improving homes in partnership with individuals and families in need of a decent and affordable place to live.

• By phone: 830-998-3652
• Location: 607 N. Milam St, Suite D, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
• Website: Habitat for Humanity