The Housing Committee of the Bandera County Interagency Coalition will serve as the Local Homeless Coalition for Bandera County, bringing together local agencies, nonprofits and service providers to address homelessness and housing instability.
According to a news release, the committee will work to identify local housing needs, improve communication among organizations, explore available resources and support coordinated responses for individuals and families experiencing housing challenges.
Current Housing Committee members include Sabrina Van De Walle of FaithfulRecovery, Lindsey Barnett of Barnett Realty Group, Sandra Imery of the Arthur Nagel Clinic and Erica Rifkin of Out of the Way Community Corp.
Other members of the Bandera County Interagency Coalition contribute to the broader network.
FaithfulRecovery, based in Bandera, describes its work as peer recovery support and community outreach.
Its website says the organization collaborates with area agencies and organizations, offers free workshops and skill-building opportunities, and encourages participants to become advocates and volunteers.
The organization lists its address at 611 Main St., Suite 4, in Bandera The housing committee's expanded role is intended to strengthen partnerships and encourage a coordinated local response to homelessness throughout Bandera County, according to the release.
Residents interested in joining the committee or learning more about its work can contact Van De Walle at 830-282-7795.
More information about FaithfulRecovery is available at frhillcountry.org.
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