[3] In 1969, several of San Antonio’s inner-city churches banded together to launch "Urban Ministries", and initiated programs such as food bank and housing for seniors and runaway youths.
[4] In 2007, Urban Ministries was rebranded initially as San Antonio Family Endeavors with the scope of the organization covering supportive housing, job training, employment, case management, homeless prevention, group and individual counseling, and youth development services.
[10] They follow the Fairweather Lodge model with case management, professional counseling, life skills training, and employment opportunities.
[11] Additional homelessness prevention programs for veterans are present in Comberville County and Fayetville, North Carolina.
[12][13] Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics operate in San Antonio, El Paso and Killeen.