The annual point-in-time count of San Antonio's homeless population had special significance for first-time volunteer Anissa Mahone.
Dan Rossiter and Anissa Mahone speak with a homeless woman in the rain on Brooklyn Avenue late Tuesday during the annual point-in-time count in the downtown area.Under the short awning of an empty office building in downtown San Antonio, Anissa Mahone crouched low, hugging her knees with one arm while adjusting the hood of her bright yellow rain jacket.
, which provides a one-night demographic snapshot of how many people are sleeping on the streets or staying at shelters, encampments and elsewhere.Success! You're on the list. Mahone pulled out a small backpack filled with supplies: a shower wipe, hygiene kit, socks, a hat, gloves, reusable water bottle, applesauce, Nutrigrain and chewy granola bars, fruit snacks, a bag of chips, dessert and information about ways to connect to more local resources and services.“You’re welcome,” Mahone replied as she joined Rossiter on the sidewalk to decide which direction to walk next.
While evening had a layer of grief for her and the Close to Home team, Anissa Mahone said she found the experience “enlightening.” He started volunteering for different service programs including KENS 5’s Mi Casa Makeover project, which Atlas Floors sponsors, and Thrive Outreach Ministry, a“They always had a spiritual component, which was something that Billy really sought after,” said Anissa Mahone, who is director of corporate engagement at UTSA. “He really loved that aspect; to be able to pray with people and give them hope or just being an ear to listen.
“I wear this every day,” Werba said. “I feel like if I forget to wear it, something goes wrong that day.”Courtesy / Dacey Werba Billy Mahone was able to describe the complex system failures and circumstances that can often lead people to lose their housing and show others how to make a positive impact, Anissa Mahone said.
“I didn’t know if it be hard … not having Billy,” she said. I asked a friend if they would come with me … and we were like: ‘Let’s do it for Billy. Let’s support our community.’ … It’s about honoring his legacy and what he cared about.”
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