COPS/Metro secured $400K in new Bexar County funding to expand job training outside San Antonio! This investment in Project Quest will help move families from poverty to the middle class. Last year, grads saw up to $138K in increased earnings! @copsmetro https://t.co/bVg2zq4VRe
A terrific article on @copsmetro by @AlejaCorazonHM . Honored to be featured in it. The inspiring work of this 50 year old organization—which lastingly transformed faith-based organizing—is all the more important in our present political moment. https://t.co/AhqqbwmtO6
City Hall outsiders looking to shake up the mayor’s office brought in far more campaign cash in the last half of 2024 than the current City Council members also running to replace Mayor Ron Nirenberg.
https://t.co/UytWpSVo1k
NEW STUDY: Project QUEST grads have the highest sustained earnings increases of any job training program in the U.S! Watch highlights from COPS/Metro's press conference.
What’s on the ballot in San Antonio and Bexar County?
San Antonio voters will decide six city charter amendments that include raising City Council pay and term lengths, and removing the limits on the city manager’s tenure and compensation. https://t.co/m8FwUu48P4
Independent study by @EconMobility confirms 'remarkable impact' by @ProjectQuest in San Antonio:
- trainees earned $54K more than counterparts in 14-year follow up period.
- older trainees earned +$138K more than peers!
Much credit to @copsmetro.
https://t.co/7VpAYRMFi5
COPS/Metro gathers 300 w/ Police Chief McManus @ Sacred Heart, who agreed to work with COPS/Metro on congregational ID’s-- protecting immigrant families and increasing neighborhood safety.
COPS/Metro gathers 150 @ St. Margaret Mary to ensure issues like shootings, youth needs, homelessness, and theft are part of the plan for the new South Side Police Substation.
https://t.co/8g25X0QirI
Victory on Missions Stadium! COPS/Metro secures $500,000 relocation assistance, $2,500 per resident, living wages, and owners will contribute $34 Million for infrastructure before tax dollars are used.
Soap Factory tenants, grassroots orgs and some council members are criticizing the Missions owners' plan for a downtown stadium surrounded by development. A vote on the financing deal had been scheduled for next week, but it looks like it'll be postponed. https://t.co/Ao8n76PyZL
COPS/Metro Victory! Community benefits are now part of the Downtown Missions Stadium project. Our demands will be reflected in the MOU voted on @ City Council tmrw, 9/12. We will continue to negotiate to ensure every Soap Factory resident receives $2,500.
COPS/Metro Victory! Community benefits are now part of the Downtown Missions Stadium project. Our demands will be reflected in the MOU voted on @ City Council tmrw, 9/12. We will continue to negotiate to ensure every Soap Factory resident receives $2,500.