New State-of-the-Art Homeless Shelter to Open Downtown

Valerie Strong
Associated Press Writer

SAN ANTONIO- A new homeless shelter for downtown San Antonio has been proposed this week. The shelter will feature more than just new beds. This new shelter will not only provide the down and out with many of the comforts of home, but will also be classrooms and staffed with instructors to help with furthering education as well as job prospects, and will have a psychiatrist on site at all times for consultation.

The proposal is being reviewed now by the City Council and a decision should be reached soon. If they approve the proposal and its hefty price tag, we should expecting ground to be broken as early as next month.

Some people say that its too much, too expensive, and too nice. One disgruntled citizen was quoted as saying, “Government doesn’t pay for me to have a private shower. I work for that! They should just go out and get jobs!”

However, most are advocating for the change. “Its long over due. These are people too, and they deserve help.” says a local volunteer.