In February 2021 the New Braunfels Housing Partners, the Comal County Homeless Coalition, the McKenna Foundation and other local nonprofit organizations joined to create the First Footing shelter program.
The program leases hotel space to house those experiencing homelessness in the New Braunfels area and works to connect individuals with local support resources.
Since beginning operations the shelter has served 242 people with an average of 28 individuals receiving shelter per night, according to NB Housing Partners.
In September, a new partnership called the Next Step Program received grant funding through Texas Health and Human Services Commission that will be used to provide housing and mental health services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
