JCB Donates Scissor Lift to Haven

JCB, a global manufacturing company, is expanding into San Antonio. Its 720,000-square-foot factory open in 2026. JCB’s leadership and staff are making an impact in our community.

Their team members volunteered at Haven and installed netting to help reduce the number of pigeons on our campus. During that project, they noticed that Haven was missing a key piece of machinery.

Over the years, when a project required a scissor lift, we set it aside until we had enough projects to warrant renting the lift for a few days.

JCB decided to help out by donating a new lift. “This generous gift from JCB will significantly enhance our Facilities team’s efficiency, as we have numerous projects that require a lift,” said Kim Jefferies, President and CEO of Haven. “Previously, we had to rent the equipment, which added time and cost to our efforts.” From installing signage to changing light bulbs and painting projects, the lift will be beneficial.

“JCB’s collaboration with Haven reflects our longstanding commitment to giving back to communities. This value is ingrained in our family-owned legacy,” says David Carver, operations director for JCB San Antonio. “Our involvement in local outreach programs aligns with our core values, ensuring that those who are most vulnerable receive the support and resources they need.”

JCB is a family company founded on October 23, 1945, and is now one of the world’s largest privately owned manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and defense equipment, with 22 factories worldwide. JCB recently began work on a new $500 million factory in San Antonio, Texas, the biggest investment in its history.

Valero Alamo Bowl – More than Just a Football Game

 

On Saturday, December 28, the #17 BYU Cougars will face off against the #20 Colorado Buffalos in the Valero Alamo Bowl. Both teams are in town this week and enjoying fun activities around the city.

Both teams are also making an impact! Earlier this week, players from Colorado packed hygiene kits for Haven and gave away 100 bikes for disadvantaged youth in San Antonio. On Saturday, the BYU Alumni will host CougCares, a tailgate where attendees are asked to bring donations for Haven.

It will be a good football game; tune in at 6:30 PM on ABC.

The picture above is of Colorado Buffalo players preparing the hygiene kits. Below is a story about the tailgate event that aired on KSAT.

KSAT Story

North Park Subaru Gives Back to Haven During “Share the Love” Campaign

North Park Subaru in San Antonio has chosen Haven for Hope as one of its Hometown Charities during the Subaru Share the Love Event. Now through January 2, 2025, North Park Subaru will donate $75 to Haven for every vehicle leased or sold at its location.

Subaru conducts its Share the Love campaign nationally to give back to four national charities, and each dealership has the opportunity to choose local nonprofits in their communities. The national charities include the ASPCA, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, Melas On Wheels Association of America, and the National Park Foundation.

“We are honored North Park Subaru chose us as one of their Hometown Charities this year,” said Kim Jefferies, Haven’s president and CEO. “We are grateful for strong community support as we continue to assist nearly 1,700 individuals who are experiencing homelessness daily.”

This past spring, North Park Subaru partnered with the University of Texas San Antonio’s (UTSA) baseball team for a “Strikeout Homelessness” promotion and donated more than $5,000 to Haven for Hope.

Click here to learn more about North Park Subaru’s Share the Love event and Hometown Charities.

Haven Announces Trauma-Informed Care Certification

Haven for Hope Earns Trauma-Informed Care Designation

Haven for Hope is proud to announce that it has officially earned its designation as a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) agency. This distinction underscores Haven for Hope’s unwavering commitment to providing holistic, compassionate, and effective services to individuals experiencing homelessness.
Becoming TIC certified is a rigorous, lengthy process involving internal assessments and evaluations, client and staff surveys, and training provided by the Institute for Trauma-Informed Care at University Health. The journey culminates with a desk review conducted by The Ecumenical Center. Certification requires a thorough review of an organization’s practices, procedures, facilities, and staff support across five key areas: safety (physical and interpersonal), transparency and trustworthiness, respect and empowerment, collaboration and policy, and skill-building and emotional intelligence.
“Achieving Trauma-Informed Care certification is a transformative milestone for Haven for Hope, our staff, and our clients,” said Kim Jefferies, President and CEO of Haven for Hope. “Trauma impacts everyone, whether directly or indirectly. This designation ensures that our team is equipped to recognize and respond to trauma in ways that foster trust, resilience, and healing. It’s about creating an environment where we avoid retraumatizing individuals and actively empower them to rebuild and thrive.”
Trauma-Informed Care builds a foundation of understanding that everyone carries experiences of trauma, which can manifest in unexpected ways. By applying TIC principles, Haven for Hope strengthens its ability to foster a culture of safety, transparency, and empowerment—ultimately improving outcomes for the thousands of people it serves annually.