SAN ANTONIO — During Monday's daily update on coronavirus numbers in San Antonio and Bexar County, Mayor Ron Nirenberg reminded people about the numerous options to help people struggling financially during the pandemic.
One of the programs he mentioned was the rent and mortgage assistance program offered by the city. You can call (210)207-5910 or visit this website to apply. The program will help with electric, water and internet bills as part of the rental assistance. The assistance comes as a package and items like electricity, water or internet cannot be split out from it.
If you are looking for a job, the city will actually pay you to train for a new job. It's part of the coronavirus workforce recovery program. The city says they will offer this free workforce training and education to San Antonians, following a skills and career assessment. Participants may begin high school equivalency preparation, short-term, long-term or on-the-job training.
The program mentions how qualified participants will be eligible to receive stipends of $15 an hour with a 30 hour maximum and 6 hours minimum per week.
If you are interested in the program, call (210) 224-HELP or visit Workforce Solutions' website.
The city is also partnering with Port San Antonio and several other organizations for a job training program there. The first wave of students have already enrolled in those courses. Click here for more information about that program.