Keep San Antonio Beautiful's mission promotes the engagement of San Antonio residents to help make their communities safer, healthier, and more livable. When a community and its residents unite with beautification as a common purpose, transformations occur not only in the physical surroundings, but in the hearts and minds of everyone involved. Keep San Antonio Beautiful supports a wide variety of community beautification efforts.

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Graffiti Wipe-Out is a partner program of KSAB and Code Enforcement Services Division in an effort to educate and engage the public in graffiti abatement and prevention. KSAB has supported this program for many years by co-sponsoring Graffiti Wipe-Out Month and the annual poster contest for San Antonio youth.

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Did you know Keep San Antonio Beautiful has recycling bins available to loan for your next event? 

Contact us before your next event at [email protected] to request recycling  bins.

Your efforts to recycle will help keep our city clean, green, and beautiful!

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The Texas Waterway Cleanup Program helps communities and organizations establish waterway cleanups and litter prevention activities to improve and maintain the quality of surface water. Running year-round, the program provides participants with free gloves, trash bags, litter pickup tools, posters, educational activities, and more. From youth groups and scout troops to neighbourhoods and businesses to entire communities, no cleanup is too large or small! For more information, visit Keep Texas Beautiful.

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Unwanted handguns, rifles, shotguns, other firearms, and ammunition can be taken to any local police substation for disposal. To dispose of firearms, you may contact the non-emergency police at (210) 207-7273 to request an officer out to pick them up and dispose of them properly.

TTY uses Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1 or
1-800-RELAY TX (210.735.2989)

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Each substation includes a San Antonio Fear Free Environment (SAFFE) Unit with officers assigned to specific streets or neighborhoods. SAFFE officers work with residents, businesses, community leaders, and patrol officers to help prevent crimes before they happen. SAFFE officer duties include:

• Identify and resolve problems.
• Act as liaison with other City agencies.
• Participate in school and youth outreach programs.
• Coordinate graffiti removal.
• Provide crime prevention resources to residents.

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TTY uses Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1 or
1-800-RELAY TX (210.735.2989)

This training is available for businesses, schools, churches,
and community organizations. Deputies are able to provide
training as well as onsite live simulations.

Call or email the SCORE Unit for details or to schedule a training session.

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The Homeowners Insurance Reduction Program is intended to help homeowners reduce their insurance premiums by qualifying for a Texas Home Security Credit.

Any homeowner may request a homeowners Security Credit Inspection of their residence by contacting the Bexar County Sheriff's Crime Prevention Unit. A Crime Prevention Specialist will perform a security evaluation.

Credits are available for new and existing homeowner policies. Depending upon your insurance carrier, the maximum credit allowed is 20%. If you qualify, you will receive a Premium Reduction Certificate renewable every three (3) years. There are two home credits that a homeowner can qualify for, a 5% credit and a 15% credit.

If you have any questions regarding home inspections please contact Crime Prevention Unit.

Click here to complete the online Crime Prevention Home Inspection Request Form.

Unwanted handguns, rifles, shotguns, other firearms, and ammunition can be taken to any local police substation for disposal. To dispose of firearms, you may contact the non-emergency police at (210) 207-7273 to request an officer out to pick them up and dispose of them properly.

TTY uses Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1 or
1-800-RELAY TX (210.735.2989)

Click here to learn more. 

Each substation includes a San Antonio Fear Free Environment (SAFFE) Unit with officers assigned to specific streets or neighborhoods. SAFFE officers work with residents, businesses, community leaders, and patrol officers to help prevent crimes before they happen. SAFFE officer duties include:

• Identify and resolve problems.
• Act as liaison with other City agencies.
• Participate in school and youth outreach programs.
• Coordinate graffiti removal.
• Provide crime prevention resources to residents.

Click here for more information

TTY uses Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1 or
1-800-RELAY TX (210.735.2989)

Big Mamas Safe House offers gun locks for the safe storage of guns.

Are you water-safe? Our guides and educators offer both private and public classes for novice, enthusiast, and expert paddlers to better their technique, confidence, knowledge, and understanding of the many different watercraft we offer.

All lessons and classes are tailored to the abilities and outcomes of our student demographic, with the ultimate goal of inspiring the best, safest, and most environmentally sound practices.

In-person, virtual, and hybrid options are available. We are committed to improving the quality of outdoor education available to those who seek opportunities to recreate outdoors.

The Expedition School is an authorized provider of the following:

• American Canoe Association (ACA)
• American Heart Association (AHA)
• American Red Cross (ARC)
• The Expedition School (TES)
• National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA)

Click here to view our public course offerings.

Lessons begin at $50 for 2 hours. 

Unwanted handguns, rifles, shotguns, other firearms, and ammunition can be taken to any local police substation for disposal. To dispose of firearms, you may contact the non-emergency police at (210) 207-7273 to request an officer out to pick them up and dispose of them properly.

TTY uses Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1 or
1-800-RELAY TX (210.735.2989)

Click here to learn more.

Each substation includes a San Antonio Fear Free Environment (SAFFE) Unit with officers assigned to specific streets or neighborhoods. SAFFE officers work with residents, businesses, community leaders, and patrol officers to help prevent crimes before they happen. SAFFE officer duties include:

• Identify and resolve problems.
• Act as liaison with other City agencies.
• Participate in school and youth outreach programs.
• Coordinate graffiti removal.
• Provide crime prevention resources to residents.

Click here for more information

TTY uses Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1 or
1-800-RELAY TX (210.735.2989)

ResCare’s Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) are a great choice for individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. For the person residing in an ICF, we strive to promote individual independence and provide 24-hour care that may include; nursing care, intensive medical care, as well as opportunities for group development and social interaction. Additionally, we will assist individuals in managing their daily tasks such as taking medications, dressing, cooking, going on outings, and bathing.

Our goal is to help individuals function at the highest level possible while keeping them safe and protected. We focus on delivering quality services while putting the safety of our clients and employees first and foremost. ResCare wants to be the provider of choice as we work to advance the industry through our commitment to continuous quality and safety improvements, investments in people, training, and technology

Unwanted handguns, rifles, shotguns, other firearms, and ammunition can be taken to any local police substation for disposal. To dispose of firearms, you may contact the non-emergency police at (210) 207-7273 to request an officer out to pick them up and dispose of them properly.

TTY uses Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1 or
1-800-RELAY TX (210.735.2989)

Click here to learn more. 

Each substation includes a San Antonio Fear Free Environment (SAFFE) Unit with officers assigned to specific streets or neighborhoods. SAFFE officers work with residents, businesses, community leaders, and patrol officers to help prevent crimes before they happen. SAFFE officer duties include:

• Identify and resolve problems.
• Act as liaison with other City agencies.
• Participate in school and youth outreach programs.
• Coordinate graffiti removal.
• Provide crime prevention resources to residents.

Click here for more information

TTY uses Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1 or
1-800-RELAY TX (210.735.2989)

On Sundays, between 11am and 2pm gun safety locks are available.

Providing deaf and hard of hearing families with assistive technology such as flashing doorbells, flashing and vibrating alarm clocks, flashing carbon monoxide alarms (CO), flashing smoke detectors and fire alarms. All products help deaf and hard of hearing families to be safe in case of an emergency or fire.

Must be deaf or hard of hearing.

If your loved one is a fall risk, and you would like more information about our various medical alert systems, please call us at 210-342-2273. We have compassionate client care coordinators ready to answer your questions. 

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Unwanted handguns, rifles, shotguns, other firearms, and ammunition can be taken to any local police substation for disposal. To dispose of firearms, you may contact the non-emergency police at (210) 207-7273 to request an officer out to pick them up and dispose of them properly.

TTY uses Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1 or
1-800-RELAY TX (210.735.2989)

Click here to learn more. 

Each substation includes a San Antonio Fear Free Environment (SAFFE) Unit with officers assigned to specific streets or neighborhoods. SAFFE officers work with residents, businesses, community leaders, and patrol officers to help prevent crimes before they happen. SAFFE officer duties include:

• Identify and resolve problems.
• Act as liaison with other City agencies.
• Participate in school and youth outreach programs.
• Coordinate graffiti removal.
• Provide crime prevention resources to residents.

Click here for more information

TTY uses Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1 or
1-800-RELAY TX (210.735.2989)

Unwanted handguns, rifles, shotguns, other firearms, and ammunition can be taken to any local police substation for disposal. To dispose of firearms, you may contact the non-emergency police at (210) 207-7273 to request an officer out to pick them up and dispose of them properly.

TTY uses Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1 or
1-800-RELAY TX (210.735.2989)

Click here to learn more. 

Each substation includes a San Antonio Fear Free Environment (SAFFE) Unit with officers assigned to specific streets or neighborhoods. SAFFE officers work with residents, businesses, community leaders, and patrol officers to help prevent crimes before they happen. SAFFE officer duties include:

• Identify and resolve problems.
• Act as liaison with other City agencies.
• Participate in school and youth outreach programs.
• Coordinate graffiti removal.
• Provide crime prevention resources to residents.

Click here for more information

TTY uses Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1 or
1-800-RELAY TX (210.735.2989)

Unwanted handguns, rifles, shotguns, other firearms, and ammunition can be taken to any local police substation for disposal. To dispose of firearms, you may contact the non-emergency police at (210) 207-7273 to request an officer out to pick them up and dispose of them properly.

TTY uses Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1 or
1-800-RELAY TX (210.735.2989)

Click here to learn more. 

Each substation includes a San Antonio Fear Free Environment (SAFFE) Unit with officers assigned to specific streets or neighborhoods. SAFFE officers work with residents, businesses, community leaders, and patrol officers to help prevent crimes before they happen. SAFFE officer duties include:

• Identify and resolve problems.
• Act as liaison with other City agencies.
• Participate in school and youth outreach programs.
• Coordinate graffiti removal.
• Provide crime prevention resources to residents.

Click here for more information

TTY uses Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1 or
1-800-RELAY TX (210.735.2989)

Magdalena House is a beautiful 5-acre neighborhood of transitional homes that serves mothers and their children who have fled dangerous and abusive lives.

Magdalena House provides a safe and nurturing home, a community of supportive relationships, education and programming these families need to make lasting positive changes. Women and their children in transitional housing receive wraparound services and 24/7 support in a home-like environment, full of hope and accountability. Families participate in parental coaching, peer enrichment classes and counseling. 

Education is a critical part of the Magdalena House program. All mothers at Magdalena House must participate in full-time accredited education such as ESL, GED, or college. Children have a stable home so they can succeed in school. Families stay with us for multiple years until they have completed their educational goals.

Families at Magdalena House regain hope and prepare for a life of independence and self-sufficiency. Mothers completing our program are able to support their families financially and emotionally. They are confident in themselves and their parenting.

Magdalena House addresses the professional and financial daily needs for each mother and child to flourish. It covers unmet costs related to education, child care, health care, and legal assistance.

To be eligible to reside at Magdalena House, mothers must:

• be 18 years or older with no more than 3 children under 8 at at time of move-in.
• be leaving a dangerous situation and in need of a residence.
• agree to follow Magdalena House programs and community living requirements.
• possess the desire, interest, and ability to participate full-time in educational or vocational training.
• pursue life enrichment classes, counseling, and other activities at Magdalena House.
• commit to making personal changes that will result in positive growth, self-reliance, and ongoing spiritual formation.
• contribute to family expenses and personal savings as financially able.
• not be actively addicted to alcohol, illegal drugs or prescription medications.

We are not able to accept women who are pregnant.

We do accept women who are victims of human trafficking who do not have children.

Magdalena House does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or age in the delivery of services.

Interested mothers are encouraged to contact Magdalena House directly at 210-561-0505. We only interview mothers when we anticipate that we will have an available room, and we do not keep a waiting list.

Click here for more information about the intake process, referrals for emergency resources, and a variety of helpful hotline numbers.

Camp Girl With Grit is an intensive but fun life skills camp for female youth ages 8-22.  Over the course of classes, youth learn about the skills it takes to survive.  We engage students with fun, hands-on learning, and projects.

The camps quickly saturate basic life skills that are needed for independent living.  Camps have been called potentially life-saving and life-changing by law enforcement and behavioral scientists.

• Hands-on Tools - Learn about tools and build a birdhouse.
• Drive and Thrive - Learn how to change a tire, jump a battery, practice roadside safety, and perform vehicle maintenance.
• Cookies and Construction - Learn about various elements of construction over cookies.
• Household 911 - How to handle some simple and some scary emergencies.
• Home Economics - Culinary skills on the fly, hanging curtains, patching jeans or a hole in the wall.
• Into the Wild - Learn basic wilderness survival.
• Firearm Safety (optional) - Learn how to safely handle a firearm.

Must be female from age 8 - 22 years old.

$200.  Scholarships available

Camp Grit is an intensive but fun life skills camp for all youth.  Over the course of classes, youth learn about the skills it takes to survive.  We engage students with fun, hands-on learning, and projects.

The camps quickly saturate basic life skills that are needed for independent living.  Camps have been called potentially life-saving and life-changing by law enforcement and behavioral scientists.

• Hands-on Tools - Learn about tools and build a birdhouse.
• Drive and Thrive - Learn how to change a tire, jump a battery, practice roadside safety, and perform vehicle maintenance.
• Cookies and Construction - Learn about various elements of construction over cookies.
• Household 911 - How to handle some simple and some scary emergencies.
• Home Economics - Culinary skills on the fly, hanging curtains, patching jeans or a hole in the wall.
• Into the Wild - Learn basic wilderness survival.
• Firearm Safety (optional) - Learn how to safely handle a firearm.

$200.  Scholarships available

Preventing and intervening early are the best ways to decrease the incidence of domestic violence in our area.  The research tells us that some of the best strategies for prevention are:

• Teaching safe and healthy relationship skills
• Engaging influential adults and peers
• Creating protective environments
• Strengthening economic support for families

We partner with organizations, faith communities, and businesses committed to making our community safer by providing training and tools that equip them to engage in best practices. CEUs are available in certain circumstances.

Free