For many people facing homelessness, substance use starts as a way to cope with the fear, trauma and uncertainty of life without a home. But recovery is nearly impossible without a safe place to live and steady support.

Pay It Forward SA understands this struggle deeply. Founded in 2010 by someone who saw friends’ relapse after treatment because they had nowhere stable to go, the nonprofit is dedicated to breaking this painful cycle.

They offer two powerful programs designed to help people rebuild their lives:

The Bridge Program helps cover move-in costs and rent for those entering sober living homes who can’t afford it on their own. Working with more than 100 sober living homes in San Antonio, Pay It Forward SA helped nearly 300 men and women in 2024 find a safe place to start fresh.

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