CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Mother Teresa Shelter hosted a winter outreach event this week, bringing together local agencies to provide food, blankets and resources to people in need.
Daniel Ramirez, outreach homeless manager at the shelter, said the event helps connect the homeless community with services while meeting immediate needs during colder weather.
“We bring awareness to the homeless population and let them know what resources are available,” Ramirez said.
Volunteers handed out blankets, socks, and other winter essentials, many of which were donated by community members.
“It feels great to be able to give something out so they can stay warm,” Ramirez said.
The shelter hosts similar outreach events two to three times a year and serves not only people experiencing homelessness, but also families struggling during the holiday season.
“It’s more of a mission. It’s not a job,” Ramirez said. “It’s an honor to help the people here in the Coastal Bend.”
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