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Thrive unveils plans for West Side housing to serve LGBTQ+ youth facing homelessness
By Julianna Plewes at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
San Antonio-based housing nonprofit Thrive wants to reverse an alarming trend. The organization will open a new neighborhood-style community, Thrive Vecindad, to provide 25 LGBTQ+ youth facing homelessness with a safe and affordable place to stay. Billed as a first-of-its-kind initiative, the pr...
Key takeaway The organization will open a new neighborhood-style community, Thrive Vecindad, to provide 25 LGBTQ+ youth facing homelessness with a safe and affordable place to stay.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
Thrive Vecindad's arrival in the West Side comes as a crucial development in addressing the specific needs of LGBTQ+ youth in Terrell Hills and the broader San Antonio area. Given the community's proximity to San Antonio, residents of Terrell Hills may be aware of the city's ongoing efforts to support vulnerable populations. The new initiative's focus on providing a safe and affordable living space for 25 LGBTQ+ youth facing homelessness will likely resonate with local advocates and community leaders who have been working to combat homelessness in Bexar County. As Thrive Vecindad moves forward, it will be worth watching how the project collaborates with existing local organizations and government agencies to ensure a comprehensive support system for its residents, and how it might serve as a model for future initiatives in the area. Terrell Hills residents may also be interested in exploring ways to support this effort.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? San Antonio-based housing nonprofit Thrive wants to reverse an alarming trend. The organization will open a new neighborhood-style community, Thrive Vecindad, to provide 25 LGBTQ+ youth facing homelessness with a safe and affordable place to stay. Billed as a first-of-its-kind initiative, the pr...
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