The journey from a housing crisis to stability is possible with one key ingredient: support. After learning about a person’s circumstances that led to seeking help, NB Housing Partners’ dedicated team helps with immediate needs and assists each individual or family with developing a plan to gain housing or strengthen their housing stability. The common thread among our program participants is that they are struggling with their current circumstances and they need a hand up, not a handout. NB Housing Partners provides this support in the form of street outreach, shelter for up to 66 adults, inclement shelter during nights below 40 degrees, support services, rental and/or rehousing assistance, targeted case management, and short-term housing.
Our First Footing shelter recently expanded its capacity by 57%, adding another 24 beds and a pet kennel so individuals can shelter with their furry companion nearby. The shelter is not just about a bed- it is about providing support services such as basic needs, targeted case management focused on housing goals, job assistance, income benefit enrollment help, transportation, and linkages to behavioral healthcare and medical care, including assistance with medical costs. In 2025, we provided close to 15,000 nights of shelter for over 200 unhoused individuals and support services for nearly 500 people. Our waiting list for services grew to nearly 90 individuals in the last year, so our expanded capacity will allow us to serve even more people in 2026. These services are even more crucial during cold weather months, where shelter, meals, and warm clothing is crucial for life safety.
Our community's rapid growth, particularly over the last decade, has led to a large housing deficit of approximately 9,500 units for lower income levels. As a result, 48% of our community struggles with housing cost burdens that consume 30% or more of their income. Therefore, we are expanding our rental assistance services to help prevent homelessness for individuals and families who experience a crisis and struggle with maintaining their housing.
As NB Housing Partners continues to grow, our vision remains clear: to build a community where everyone has a place to call home. Committed to taking strategic steps to address both urgent housing crises and ensuring that long-term affordable housing options are within reach at every income level, NB Housing Partners continues to be a lifeline for residents of our community experiencing the challenges of homelessness.
If you or someone you know needs housing assistance, call (830) 272-5020 or visit us at 4120 Loop 337. To learn more about our services, in kind donation items most needed, or volunteer opportunities, visit www.nbhousingpartner.org or contact Kellie Stallings at kellie@nbhousingpartners.org.
