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Corpus Christi Salvation Army opens new homeless center The new Salvation Army Coastal Bend homeless shelter at 16th Street and Hancock Avenue in Corpus Christi is expected to open next month with the capacity for 120 beds for families and 12 for veterans. Staff photo by Amber Weems Corpus Christi Salvation Army opens new homeless center April 21, 2021 When the doors open in June on the new Salvation Army Coastal Bend building, it will be able to house more than twice the number of homeless people as its current location. The Sara and Dick Rathgeber Center of Hope is located at 16th Street an...

Assistance for residents at Cimmaron Estates continues Assistance for residents at Cimmaron Estates continues and last updated 2021-03-07 19:48:23-05 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The efforts of a much-needed helping hand for residents at the Cimmaron Estates Senior Apartments continue. Workers with the Salvation Army have stepped in to help residents at the Cimmaron Estates Senior Living Center in a big way. Our cameras found many restoration crew members working, making their way in and out of the facility. It was also boots on the ground for workers with the Salvation Army as many went insi...

Updated: 11:39 AM CST February 10, 2021 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Salvation Army of the Coastal Bend will help the homeless prepare for this weekend’s cold weather temperatures by providing coats and blankets.  The Salvation Army’s mobile feeding unit will be at various locations starting at 11:30 a.m. this Thursday. Distribution will begin at Mother Theresa shelter at 513 Sam Rankin Street.  The Salvation Army representatives and outreach team will provide coats, blankets, hygiene kits, winter accessories, water, and warm meals to the homeless. The Salvation Army's ...

Cold vs. COVID-19: A dilemma for Corpus Christi's homeless and last updated 2021-01-11 23:50:17-05 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A man who only wanted to be called by his first name, Ronald, says he has been sleeping on the streets of Corpus Christi since arriving here a month and a half ago. “I came here, because I thought it would be warm," Ronald said. "It's rough. It's not fun." After several not fun weeks, Ronald decided to spend Monday night in the Salvation Army shelter. But with only 10 to 12 beds available there on a first-come, first-served basis, it's a good thing he didn't dra...

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