Community Resources
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Here is a bank of resources available to Northside students and their families. Please read any description so that you are better prepared and informed on how to access what is available to you. If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call.
Northside THREADS Clothing Closet
This resource provides support to NISD students and families by providing clothing in an effort to reduce barriers and increase attendance. Clothing is free to families and the student/family must have a counselor referral to access services.
- Provides 5 tops, 5 bottoms, 5 brand new socks, and 5 brand new bottoms to every enrolled NISD student in the referred family.
- Creates volunteer opportunities for staff, students, and the greater community.
- Receives donations of gently used clothes and ready them for use.
- Families must get a referral from their NISD counselor to utilize this free service.
For more information, please contact Yolanda Chapman @ 210-397-8930.
Food Assistance
The San Antonio Food Bank takes pride in fighting hunger, feeding hope in a 29 county service area. Their belief is that no child should go to bed hungry, adults should not have to choose between a hot meal and utilities, nor a senior sacrifice medical care for the sake of a meal. Contact them today by clicking the link below for food assistance and information about other helpful programs.
TUTORING AND TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE
COMMUNITY SERVICE / VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Animal Defense League
(210) 655-1481
Goodwill Stores of SA
(210) 924-8581
Boys & Girls Club of SA
(210) 436-0686
Any Baby Can
(210) 227-0170
Animal Care Services
(210) 207-4738
The Children's Shelter SA
(210) 212-2500