"whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine,
you did for me." Matthew 25:40

What is CAM? An ecumenical, non-profit charitable corporation that provides immediate, temporary assistance to individuals in crisis situations & enables those in need to move toward independence.  Founded in 1977 by 9 downtown churches to provide for a more efficient and professional manner of helping those with emergency needs.Central Christian, Grace Lutheran, First Presbyterian, Madison Square Presbyterian, St, John’s Lutheran, St. Joseph’s Catholic, St. Mark’s Episcopal, St. Mary’s Catholic and Travis Park United Methodist.

• Started with 50 volunteers, 2 staff members, and a budget of $35,000 CAM assisted 4,500 clients that first year
• In the year 2006, with a budget of $683,800, CAM assisted over 45,000 individuals, averaging about 120 family units per day

Funding Sources

• CAM is supported by 63 member churches and 40 support churches representing 14 different denominations.
• CAM is also supported by numerous civic and fraternal organizations,individuals, businesses and charitable foundations.
• Donations to CAM include clothing, non-perishable food, household and hygiene items and monetary contributions.
• CAM’s Fundraisers.
• CAM receives no United Way funds.

How CAM Helps:

Every person who comes to CAM regardless of his or her belief, is considered a child of God.  Help is extended in a Christian manner to all clients – which may sometimes be as simple as providing a caring “ear” or praying together.

Through our licensed social workers, administrative staff and over 300 volunteers, CAM (downtown & northwest location) is able to provide:

Food Clothing Limited Financial Assistance Household Items Linens Pots and Pans Hygiene Items Budget Training

Counseling Referrals Back-to-School Program Nutrition Education Employment Assistance Bible Study

CAM opened San Antonio’s first day center for the unemployable homeless.  The Day Center is funded by the City of San Antonio.  The center provides:

• Laundry and Shower Facilities
• Library
• Central Location for agencis to meet with clients
• Safe Haven

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How You Can Help:

• By making tax-deductible financial contributions so that we can buy supplies to supplement donations.
• By donating food, clothing and household items
• By praying for our ministry.
• By volunteering as a:
  • Receptionist
  • Interviewer
  • Food Pantry Worker
  • Warehouse Worker
  • Administrative Duties
  • Day Center Floor Hosts
  • Bible Study Leader

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